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 jeered coach Gareth Southgate off the pitch despite England's progress to...

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Kaizer Chiefs' coaching uncertainty could cost them in the race for striker...

Football

a year ago

Sekhukhune United added quality to their squad by signing Orlando Pirates...

Football

a year ago

Croatian midfield legend Luka Modric could hang up his boots after 'cruel'...

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a year ago

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has more options after Lukhanyo Am returns to the...

Rugby

a year ago

Makazole Mapimpi impresses Mzansi in stylish video featuring a classy Mercedes...

Rugby

a year ago

PSL champions Mamelodi Sundowns have reignited their interest in Cape Town City star Khanyisa Mayo

Football

a year ago

After scoring 10 goals for Cape Town City last season, Bafana Bafana striker Khanyisa Mayo has emerged as a target for PSL champions Mamelodi Sundowns.

Simon van Duivenbooden's Bafana Bafana dream moves a step closer by landing a South African passport

Football

a year ago

SBV Vitesse striker Simon van Duivenbooden, who has a South African father, could represent Bafana Bafana after he obtained a South African passport.

Percy Tau could leave Al-Ahly after interest from mega-rich Saudi Pro League side, Al-Kholood Club

Football

a year ago

Bafana Bafana star Percy Tau could leave Egyptian giants Al-Ahly after reported interest from newly-promoted Saudi Pro League side Al-Kholood Club.

Winger Edwill van der Merwe said he had the freedom to be himself during stellar Bok debut

Rugby

a year ago

Winger Edwill van der Merwe said the coaches and teammates allowed him to play with freedom during his Bok debut against Wale on Saturday, 22 June 2024.

Hercules Smith wants a second chance after dropping the ball during the national anthem in Bok win

Rugby

a year ago

Local rugby fans criticised Hercules Smith's performance of the South African national anthem during the Boks 41-13 victory over Wales on Saturday, 22 June 2024.

Nasreddine Nabi's move to Kaizer Chiefs gathers steam after his technical staff arrive in Mzansi

Football

a year ago

Coaches Fernando Da Cruz and goalkeeper coach Ilyes Mzoughi, two men who previously worked with Kaizer Chiefs target Nasreddine Nabi, has arrived in South Africa

Fans blast Mamelodi Sundowns player Thembinkosi Lorch after he shifts his attention to social media

Football

a year ago

Mamelodi Sundowns winger Thembinkosi Lorch has received harsh criticism from local football fans after he released a video labelled as 'childish' on TikTok.

Mzansi football fans react after Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns dominate PSL Awards

Football

a year ago

Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Ronwen Williams won the PSL Player of the Year while Orlando Pirates star Patrick Maswanganyi scooper the multiple awards.

The Springboks turned Heathrow International Airport into a dancefloor during victory celebration

Football

a year ago

After beating Wales 41-13 on Saturday, 22 June 2024, the Springboks danced the night away at the Heathrow International Airport while waiting for their flight home.

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