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

1093 articles published since 04 Mar 2024

Author's articles

Orlando Pirates set a new club record after beating Richards Bay

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Brandon Truter's Richards Bay FC is ready to face the 'Ghost'

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Kaizer Chiefs will go all out to land a Bafana Bafana star in January

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Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi's dip in form is common

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OPINION: Nasreddine Nabi’s Kaizer Chiefs squad are experiencing growing pains

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Kaizer Chiefs fans criticise a player developed at Soweto rivals

Despite playing a crucial role at Kaizer Chiefs, a midfielder has been the constant victim of criticism from fans after an old picture resurfaced on social media.

Manqoba Mngqithi praised a Mamelodi Sundowns player with a 'rare' talent

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi said a Bafana Bafana star has become a key player for the PSL champions after displaying 'rare' qualities.

TS Galaxy boss Tim Sukazi calls for investment into women's football

After Mamelodi Sundowns' female team won the Super League title for the fifth time, TS Galaxy Queens boss Tim Sukazi said the league needs investment.

Manqoba Mngqithi says Kaizer Chiefs are playing a dangerous game

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi said he admired Kaizer Chiefs' youngsters but they club needs to protect them more regarding pressure on the field.

Local referees receive a 16-week suspension after error-strewn match

Following an appeal from a South African football club, a team of referees has been suspended for 16 weeks by Mzansi football's governing body PSL.

Orlando Pirates' stars who have guided the team to a perfect start

Following a perfect start of six wins in as many games, Orlando Pirates have a three-point lead on top of the PSL log and it is due to stars who have excelled.

Players who could join Kaizer Chiefs after financial investment

PSL giants Kaizer Chiefs will look to bolster their squad by adding new talent in January 2025 as coach Nasreddine Nabi takes a look at several targets.