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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Sekhukhune United goalkeeper Renaldo Leaner spent the weekend in jail for a...

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Legendary goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune could consider retirement as the search for...

Football

a year ago

Mzansi athletes Akani Simbine and Prudence Sekgodiso continue dominance in...

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a year ago

Nigeria are dealt another blow ahead of their Bafana clash after Nathan Tella...

Football

a year ago

Defender Riaan Hanamub could stay at AmaZulu FC despite interest from Orlando...

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a year ago

Underfire Mamelodi Sundowns star Thembinkosi Lorch has been ruled out of the...

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a year ago

Burnley FC striker Lyle Foster survives Hugo Broos' final cut to remain in the Bafana squad

Football

a year ago

Bafana coach Hugo Broos has kept Burnley FC striker Lyle Foster in his squad ahead of the 2026 FIfa World Cup qualifier against Nigeria on Friday, 7 June 2024.

Manchester United forward's coach Benni McCarthy said Kaizer Chiefs is an offer too big to turn down

Football

a year ago

Bafana legend Benni McCarthy said he is a lifelong fan of Soweto club Kaizer Chiefs after being linked with the top job at the Soweto club next season.

High-flying Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker Is a target for PSL rival Sekhukhune United

Football

a year ago

Third-placed Stellenbosch FC say coach Steve Barker will not leave the Winelands club next season amid interest from PSL rivals Sekhukhune United.

Orlando Pirates defender Tapelo Xoki will miss the Nedbank Cup final against Mamelodi Sundowns

Football

a year ago

Soweto giants Orlando Pirates will not be able to call on defender Tapleo Xoki for the Nedbank Cup final against Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday, 1 June 2024.

Kaizer Chiefs defender Edmilson Dove has Mzansi swooning over the newest addition to his family

Football

a year ago

Local football fans showed their love after Kazier Chiefs' Mozambican defender Edmilson Dove shared a picture off his adorable new daughter on social media.

Striker Tshegofatso Mabasa credits Orlando Pirates coach José Riveiro for his goalscoring form

Football

a year ago

Orlando Pirates' Spainish coach José Riveiro inspired striker Tshegofatso Mabasa, who won the PSL Golden Boot Award with 16 goals during the season.

Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen will miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Bafana

Football

a year ago

Star striker Victor Osimhen will miss Nigeria's 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifier against Bafana Bafana on Friday, 7 June 2024, after picking up an injury.

Kaizer Chiefs legend Doctor Khumalo said Amakhosi needs an arrogant coach in control of the club

Football

a year ago

After finishing tenth in the PSL, Kaizer Chiefs needs an arrogant coach to deliver results for the Soweto club according to midfield legend Doctor Khumalo.

Pitso Mosimane's agent spends time at Kaizer Chiefs as the search for a new club begins

Football

a year ago

Following relegation from the Saudi Pro League, South African coach Pitso Mosimane's agent and wife, Moira, was seen talking to Kaizer Chiefs officials

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