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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Anaya Sounds relives moment she performed national anthem at rugby match

Breakfast with Martin Bester discovered young Anaya Sounds during the Jacaranda FM Feel Good Tour and has held her hand as she takes South Africa by storm. Recently, it all came full circle when Anaya performed the national anthem during the Lions vs All Blacks match. We can't wait to…
1 Sep 11AM 5 min

Oryx Desert Salt: Taking a South African story to the world

For most of us, salt is one of the simplest ingredients on the table. For Samantha Skyring, it became the foundation of Oryx Desert Salt, a South African brand that is increasingly finding its way onto international shelves. Oryx Desert Salt founder Samantha Skyring turned pure Kalahari salt into a…
1 Sep 5AM 5 min

Music legend Dolly Parton dies

US country music legend Dolly Parton, who grew up in Tennessee and became a household name with hits like 'Jolene,' has died at the age of 80, her family said Tuesday.
26 Aug 12AM 3 min

Asking For A Friend: Why do people in big cars drive so badly?

Road rage is a growing issue on South African roads, with everyone accusing the next person of being a bad driver. Very often, people in big cars blame people in small cars for being bad drivers, and vice versa. In this week’s Asking For A Friend, Anonymous feels that people…
18 Aug 2AM 18 min

Tyla takes on iconic rides at Gold Reef City

Despite her rise to global stardom, South African singer Tyla has not forgotten her roots. After accepting her second AfriPure International Achievement Award at the South African Music Awards (SAMAs), the global star treated fans to an official takeover of the famous Gold Reef City. The ‘Water’ hitmaker took over…
18 Aug 1AM 3 min

Meet the viral Zimbabwean taking social media by storm with his Afrikaans quest

Join us for a delightful dive into Jigo Jordan's Afrikaans adventure! With just five months on the clock, this Zimbabwean Uber driver has everyone smiling as he learns Afrikaans through children's books. Listen in for laughs, cultural insights, and the heartwarming tale of a man on a mission to connect…
17 Aug 3AM 8 min

Cyril's clock it moment: Martin and the team weigh in

Join the Breakfast crew as they dive into Cyril Ramaphosa's viral “clock it” moment that got everyone talking. With their trademark humour and down-to-earth vibe, Martin and the gang chat about whether there’s an age limit for trendy phrases. Tune in for a lively discussion that mixes laughs with real…
17 Aug 3AM 2 min

Bryan Habana on leadership lessons from sport and business

Ahead of his address at the MANCOSA Jacaranda FM Business Breakfast, Springbok legend Bryan Habana joined Martin Bester and the Breakfast team live from VodaWorld to talk leadership lessons from professional sport, the five non-negotiables he believes drive success, and what leading a mostly-female fintech team taught him about unlearning…
17 Aug 3AM 14 min

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
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