Jacaranda FM Breakfast with Martin Bester

Breakfast with Martin Bester

Martin Bester has been driving Mzansi to work and keeping us company, or in stitches, or in tears, every Monday to Friday from 06:00-09:00. The Breakfast family, or rather your morning family, takes an authentic approach to storytelling. Martin Bester's in-depth radio knowledge ensures that Breakfast with Martin Bester remains an annual award-winning show, but more importantly, he knows what his audience wants to hear. Martin Bester responds with beautifully crafted storytelling that genuinely builds anticipation and a community around that "What’s next?!" moment.
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Iconic music trio Jamali get emotional over beautiful fan message

Their comeback single, 'Ohema', an Afro-infused pop track from their EP, was released on 24 July 2026. 'Ohema' is derived from the Akan word for "queen" (or Ohemaa) in Ghana. The project marks both a return and a reinvention, staying true to the emotional storytelling and soaring vocal performances that…
14 Aug 3AM 12 min

'The Rock' explores music career with release of new song

American star Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is showing the world that he is his own kind of triple threat. From being a professional wrestler to having an illustrious acting career and now potentially moving into the world of music, The Rock is proving there is very little he can’t do…
13 Aug 5AM 2 min

Panyaza Lesufi reveals plans to fight crime and fix Gauteng's service delivery

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi joined Breakfast with Martin Bester for his first-ever live interview on Jacaranda FM, where the team made sure the province’s most pressing issues were put directly to him. From crime and potholes to water, electricity, rates and taxes, Breakfast with Martin Bester gave listeners the opportunity…
13 Aug 4AM 43 min

Beyoncé sued over 2022 hit song: Original vs sampled version

Global superstar Beyoncé is being dragged to court over an alleged unauthorised sample in her 2022 hit ‘Alien Superstar’ from her ‘Renaissance’ album. A company called Hirose Enterprise and a producer named Shuji Hirose are suing Queen B for alleged copyright infringement. According to TMZ, Hirose claims to own the…
12 Aug 1AM 2 min

The hilarious UK politician Count Binface is turning heads

The self-described "intergalactic space warrior" from the fictional planet Sigma IX takes on hardline anti-immigration politician Nigel Farage on Thursday in the Clacton by-election, triggered when the Reform UK leader resigned in a shock move. With Farage running again for his seat, none of the UK's mainstream political parties are…
12 Aug 1AM 2 min

Future 50: Vula Medical makes specialist knowledge travel

A preventable case of blindness inspired Dr William Mapham to build a platform connecting frontline health workers with specialists when their patients need them most. As a young doctor working at a rural hospital in the Eastern Cape, Dr William Mapham encountered a patient with an eye condition he could…
11 Aug 6AM 6 min

Asking For A Friend: When is it okay to ask to speak to the manager?

Most of us have been in situations where we’ve experienced bad customer service. In recent times, complaining about bad service or asking to speak to the manager has become synonymous with “Karen” behaviour. Granted, there are many instances where customers are in the wrong and still complain about bad service…
11 Aug 2AM 30 min

Hilarious moment politician joins council meeting from bathroom

The moment a New Zealand councilwoman joined an online council meeting from her bathroom has gone viral, leaving internet users in stitches. To make matters worse, City Councillor Jo Galer’s washing was also on full display as it dried behind her. While some people would have died of embarrassment, it…
7 Aug 12AM 1 min

Celebrating 140 years of innovation with the most tech-advanced Mercedes-Benz yet!

As the inventor of the automobile, Mercedes-Benz is celebrating 140 years of innovation in 2026, and Jacaranda FM and Breakfast with Martin Bester are celebrating with them. We spoke to Mercedes-Benz South Africa's Head of Customer Connection, Mayur Bhana, about the new Mercedes-Benz CLA. It is the most technologically advanced…
6 Aug 7AM 11 min

Would South Africans benefit from an official Men’s Day?

A new bill aimed at addressing absent fatherhood and mental health issues affecting men has been proposed. According to The Citizen, Nikita Harris from Legacy Nation said that when men step up, “households stabilise and communities heal”. This is exactly what she hopes to achieve with her MENPOWERED campaign and…
6 Aug 2AM 6 min

Woman jumps on chair at Home Affairs branch to expose alleged corruption

To say South Africans are gatvol of corruption is an understatement, but we often feel our hands are tied when it comes to fighting it. One resident, however, has decided to take the allegedly corrupt system at a Home Affairs office head-on. In a video that has surfaced online, the…
5 Aug 12AM 2 min

New Secret Sound: Can you guess the sound for R50 000?

Breakfast with Martin Bester has a new Secret Sound! Listeners stand the chance to win R50,000 if they correctly guess the Secret Sound. Listen to Breakfast with Martin Bester every weekday from 06:00 to 09:00 to see if you can guess the next sound. To enter, all you need to…
4 Aug 5AM 1 min

Asking For A Friend: Why must some men pay so much in child support?

Child support is often a contentious issue in separated families. More often than not, the issue involves one of the parties paying too little or nothing at all in maintenance. This week, we are looking at how much is too much when paying child support. Anonymous wrote to Breakfast with…
4 Aug 2AM 35 min

Shocking national anthem performance has people in stitches

Across the world, including in our beloved country, there have been national anthem performances that have left audiences in shock, and not for the right reasons. The latest performance to have audiences struggling to hold back their laughter took place at the Women's Pro Baseball League (WPBL) debut on Saturday,…
4 Aug 1AM 4 min

Pretoria metal band makes SA proud at ‘Metal World Cup’

Human Nebula, a local metal band, performed at the international Wacken Metal Battle Finals in Germany on Wednesday, 29 July. Human Nebula went up against national winners from 31 countries at the international Wacken Metal Battle Finals, which is often referred to as the Metal World Cup.
3 Aug 4AM 4 min

School teacher recalls moment he collapsed after being struck during rugby match brawl

The school rugby community has been left embarrassed after a massive brawl broke out at a match over the weekend. During Saturday’s Noordvaal Cup match between Die Hoërskool Menlopark and Hoërskool Dr E.G. Jansen, a brawl involving players, parents and spectators erupted. The altercation occurred during the first-team clash between…
3 Aug 2AM 7 min

"The sexy Portuguese": Lee Cole reacts to hilarious listener message

South African musician Lee Cole stopped by Breakfast with Martin Bester to talk about his new single, ‘Fool’, and perform his version of ‘Can’t Help Falling in Love’ on Friday Live. A Jacaranda FM listener recently wrote to us to share her thoughts on Lee’s looks. “Lee Cole. The sexy…
31 Jul 2AM 9 min
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