Junior Bester

Education: ND: Journalism, Cape Peninsula University of Technology (2010 till 2012) Google News Initiative training (2024)

Experience: Multimedia Journalist, Weekend Argus (2011-2012), Cricket Writer, Independent Newspapers (2012-2019), Multimedia Journalist, Northern News (2019-2021), Multimedia Journalist, Daily Voice (2021-2022), Sports Brief (2024-current)

Junior Bester is the current Entertainment (Sports) Writer at Briefly News. He achieved a ND:Journalism at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology in 2012. He worked for Independent Newspapers from 2011 till 2022 covering news, sport, business and entertainment for titles such as Weekend Argus, Cape Argus, Daily Voice and Northern News. Junior passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative. He joined Briefly News in 2024. You can reach him at junior.bester@briefly.co.za

1733 articles published since 04 Mar 2024

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An Orlando Pirates star is determined to keep calm ahead of historic match

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a year ago

Manqoba Mngqithi said a PSL rival needs to be more ruthless despite improvements

Football

a year ago

Fans back Benni McCarthy for PSL vacancy after arriving in Mzansi

Football

a year ago

Stellenbosch FC show their resiliency after losing key players

Football

a year ago

Referees played a role in several key clashes in the PSL over the last two seasons

Football

a year ago

Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker has high praise for 'formidable' new signing

Football

a year ago

Mzansi's referee boss defends questionable calls from match officials

Football

a year ago

Despite complaints from Kaizer Chiefs fans, players and management; local referee boss Abdul Ebrahim defended the call made in their 2-1 loss to Mamelodi Sundowns.

Sports minister called for an immediate introduction for VAR after dodgy referee calls

Football

a year ago

National sports minister wants the immediate introduction of VAR in local football after Mamelodi Sundowns' controversial 2-1 victory over Kaizer Chiefs.

Manqoba Mngqithi praises a player he feels is 'in a class of his own'

Football

a year ago

After an impressive display in the second half of their 2-1 victory over Kaizer Chiefs, a Mamelodi Sundowns defender has earned praise from fans and his coach.

Controversy marred the end of a tightly fought affair between Amakhosi and Masandawana

Football

a year ago

Mamelodi Sundowns walked away with three points after beating Kaizer Chiefs 2-1 in front of a packed FNB Stadium while a late goal was ruled out.

Loan stars who could impress their temporary bosses and earn permanent glory

Football

a year ago

In order to get more game time, several young players have secured loan moves away from PSL giants in order to earn permanent moves or impress parent clubs.

OPINION: Nasreddine Nab’s improved Kaizer Chiefs need a spearhead

Football

a year ago

Despite being linked with several strikers, Kaizer Chiefs failed to add a proven goal scorer to their squad, which could come back to bite the side this season.

Proteas restore some pride with a convincing T20 victory over Ireland

Sports

a year ago

The Proteas recovered from their series loss to Afghanistan by beating Ireland by eight wickets in the first match of their T20 series on Friday, 27 September 2024.

A talented midfield star needs to earn a place at Sekhukhune United

Football

a year ago

After failing to impress at PSL champions Mamelodi Sundowns, midfielder Sipho Mbule will be looking to prove his worth during a loan move to Sekhukhune United.

Kaizer Chiefs' '12th player' is backed to play vital role against Mamelodi Sundowns

Football

a year ago

Ahead of their match against PSL champions Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday, 28 September 2024, a Kaizer Chiefs legend has backed the Soweto side to win.

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