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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New Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi promises attacking play

Football

11 months ago

Mzansi stars prove they have what it takes to shine outside of the PSL

Football

11 months ago

Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker praised his players for ignoring the 'noise'

Football

11 months ago

Themba Zwane is happy to retire at 'positive' and' strong' Mamelodi Sundowns

Football

11 months ago

TS Galaxy coach Sead Ramovic said the move to Raja Athletic was against his...

Football

11 months ago

SARU distanced themselves from paying for Siya Kolisi's return to South Africa

Rugby

11 months ago

Coach José Riveiro applauded an Orlando Pirates star after beating SuperSport United

Football

11 months ago

After their 3-1 victory over SuperSport United in the MTN8 quarter-final on Saturday, 3 August 2024, Orlando Pirates coach José Riveiro praised Monnapule Saleng.

Mzansi striker Khanyisa Mayo promises to be a star at Algerian club CR Belouizdad

Football

11 months ago

Despite interest from Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns; Cape Town City striker Khanyisa Mayo has joined Algeria side CR Belouizdad.

Mzwandile Stick said the Springboks are geared up for the away leg of the Rugby Championship

Rugby

11 months ago

After landing in Australia, Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick said the side is excited to face the Wallabies on Saturday, 10 August 2024, in Brisbane.

Kobamelo Kodisang still dreams of playing in Europe despite joining Mamelodi Sundowns

Football

11 months ago

Despite still having to make his professional debut for Mamelodi Sundowns, winger Kobamelo Kodisang said he still dreams of playing in Europe again.

Elias Mokwana thanks Sekhukhune United after sealing his move to Esperance

Football

11 months ago

After sealing his move to Tunisian champions Esperance, 24-year-old Bafana Bafana striker Elias Mokwana has thanked his former side Sekhukhune United.

Former Mamelodi Sundowns star Gaston Sirino has a medical with a new PSL club

Football

11 months ago

After leaving Mamelodi Sundowns, 33-year-old Uruguayan midfielder Gaston Sirino has arrived for a medical at Kaizer Chiefs before signing a two-year deal.

Magesi FC is not in the PSL to make up the numbers, said coach Clinton Larsen

Football

11 months ago

After earning promotion to the PSL, Magesi FC coach Clinton Larsen said his side will fight for the respect of both their opponents and fans next season.

Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker says his side can keep their star players

Football

11 months ago

After impressing in the PSL last season, Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker said his squad will keep their star players at the club despite interest from rivals.

Mzansi’s swimming star Tatjana Smith won her second medal at the 2024 Olympics

Sports

11 months ago

Swimmer Tatjana Smith followed up her gold medal in the 100m by winning silver in the 200m at the 2024 Paris Olympics, putting Mzansi's medal tally at four.

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