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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Fans back Eben Etzebeth to mark historic match with Rugby Championship title

Rugby

a year ago

Nasreddine Nabi promises '200%' effort from Amakhosi despite short recovery time

Football

a year ago

A new Kaizer Chiefs signing already 'feels at home' in the PSL

Football

a year ago

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Steve Komphela speaks his way out of a ticket

Football

a year ago

A Proteas legend said the current team needs time in the nets after recent struggles

Sports

a year ago

Chippa United coach Kwanele Kopo praised a 'very, very influential' new signing

Football

a year ago

A key Amakhosi player is 'here to stay' and will be rewarded by the club

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs management are reportedly negotiating a new deal for a player that has recently been heavily criticised by local Amakhosi supporters.

Coach Hugo Broos is the glue holding cohesive Bafana Bafana together

Football

a year ago

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has been praised by national goalkeeper coach Grant Johnson ahead of Afcon qualifiers against Congo in October 2024.

Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker backs his side to be competitive this season

Football

a year ago

After losing key players like Deano van Rooyen, Iqraam Rayners and Antonio van Wyk in the transfer window, Stellenbosch FC did not want to lose a Bafana duo.

Nasreddine Nabi could allow the Ox to graze against Mamelodi Sundowns

Football

a year ago

Ahead of their PSL match against Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday, 28 September, Kazier Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi said he is willing to give a player a chance.

Local football legend Siphiwe Tshabalala danced his way into fans' hearts after turning 40

Football

a year ago

To mark his 40th birthday, Bokang Montjane-Tshabalala shared a video of her dancing with her husband and Mzansi football legend Siphiwe Tshabalala.

Nasreddine Nabi continues his dream start in Naturena with an impressive win

Football

a year ago

Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs pleased their supporters after an impressive 3-1 victory over PSL KZN rivals AmaZulu FC on Wednesday, 25 September 2024.

Springbok powerhouse Ox Nche calls for teamwork to beat Argentina

Rugby

a year ago

World champion prop Ox Nche said the Springboks is looking forward to beating Argentina and winning the Rugby Championship on Saturday, 28 September 2024.

Bafana Bafana Star Teboho Mokoena Takes His Son For a Ride in Flashy Mercedes Benz

Football

a year ago

Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana star Teboho Mokoena shared a heartwarming social media post of his spending time with his son in his new car.

Mamelodi Sundowns stars dominate the list for a top local award

Football

a year ago

Four Mamelodi Sundowns players and one Orlando Pirates star has been named as the five nominees for the 2023/2024 SAFJA Footballer of the Season Award

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