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

1094 articles published since 04 Mar 2024

Author's articles

Arthur Zwane and Vusumuzi Vilakazi have a mandate at AmaZulu FC

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Manqoba Mngqithi assesses a new signing after latest setback

a month ago

Stellenbosch FC focus on Carling Cup defence after fixture details are released

a month ago

SuperSport United signed a striker to ease their goalscoring woes

a month ago

Mamelodi Sundowns survive late scare to regain top spot in the PSL

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A Kaizer Chiefs star is fighting for a starting place and new contract

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Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro was impressed with a club prospect

After making his first start in the PSL against SuperSport United on Tuesday, 22 October 2024, an Orlando Pirates prospect has earned praise from coach Jose Riveiro.

New faces at Kaizer Chiefs have limited the chances of an international star

After the arrival of Inacio Miguel and Rushwin Dortley, an international defender has found his playing time limited at Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs.

Local football fans celebrate the birthday of Mzansi football's 'golden boy'

South African football fans flooded social media to wish a promising Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana star a happy birthday on Wednesday, 23 October 2024.

South Africans find it hard to accept heartbreaking Kolisi divorce

After Siya and Rachel Kolisi announced their divorce on Tuesday. 22 October 2024, South African fans have called for the couple to mend their union.

Orlando Pirates top the PSL log despite missing several chances

Goals from Evidence Makgopa and Deon Hotto put Orlando Pirates atop of the PSL log after they beat SuperSport United on Tuesday, 22 October 2024.

Mzansi is surprised after Bok skipper Siya Kolisi announces divorce

After eight years of marriage and becoming the darlings of South African society, Siya and Rachel Kolisi have announced their divorce on social media.

European clubs show an interest in Mzansi's 'best left-back'

19-year-old defender Neo Rapoo is the latest SuperSport United star to attract interest from clubs in France and Belgium after impressing coach Gavin Hunt.