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 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 annually award-winning show; but more importantly, he knows what his audience wants to hear. Martin responds with beautifully crafted storytelling that genuinely builds anticipation and a community around that "What's next?!" moment.

The team keeps his listeners grinning from ear to ear as they try to figure out what the 'Secret Sound' was this week, or which music powerhouse will play live during 'Friday Live.' Tune in on Tuesdays and find out 'How Hard Can it Be?' as the team giggles their way through trying their hand at something new. Imagine Martin Bester playing the didgeridoo or tattooing someone live on air…for the first time! Too funny!

Show Features:
• Good Morning Angels
• Secret Sound
• Friday's My Day
• Morning Family Quiz
• Throwback Thursday
• How Hard Can It Be
• Friday Live
• Confession Session
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S'dumo Mtshali on 'The Polygamist': 'Us men are not all like Jonasi'

He is the man behind one of television’s most hated characters, but behind the character is a talented actor with an impressive body of work spanning film, television and streaming platforms. S'dumo Mtshali joined ‘Breakfast with Martin Bester’ to give fans a behind-the-scenes look at the global phenomenon that is…
2 Jul 3AM 33 min

Here’s the new R50 000 Secret Sound and how to enter

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 do is WhatsApp "SECRET" to 084 850 0942 and…
1 Jul 2AM 1 min

Mexican fans try to keep Ecuador team awake at hotel ahead of World Cup clash

Social media was set ablaze after video footage of Mexican football fans hooting and making noise outside the Ecuadorian team’s hotel ahead of the match made the rounds. Mexican fans attempted to give the team a sleepless night after they gathered outside the Westin Hotel in Santa Fe. From midnight…
1 Jul 12AM 3 min

Naomi Osaka turns heads with Wimbledon opening match outfit

Osaka is renowned for turning heads with her on-court outfits, but making them compatible with Wimbledon's strict dress code required some special inspiration. Japan's four-time major winner paid tribute to her country's culture by arriving for her opening match at the All England Club in an elegant, full-length kimono. The…
30 Jun 3AM 5 min

Asking For A Friend: My partner is still good friends with their ex

For some people, staying friends with an ex does not seem strange at all, but for others, it is a complete no-no. Anonymous wrote to Breakfast with Martin Bester about this exact predicament. Their partner is still good friends (emphasis on “good”) with their ex, and Anonymous wonders whether they…
30 Jun 3AM 10 min

Future 50: How two generations built a business around one growing need

Reliable water has become something many South Africans can no longer take for granted. For homes, shopping centres, retirement villages and schools, interruptions to the water supply can quickly disrupt everyday life. An organisation that stays one step ahead of this challenge is iWater Management, a family-owned business founded by…
30 Jun 3AM 5 min

Cape Town named World's Most Beautiful City for 2026

A total of 24 000 people around the world were asked to choose the most beautiful city, and the results are in! Cape Town has topped Time Out’s list of the World’s Most Beautiful Cities for 2026. According to Time Out, 86% of Capetonians said their city was beautiful.
29 Jun 3AM 5 min

Canadian rapper Drake wins R17 million after Bafana loss

Bafana Bafana went head-to-head with Canada on Sunday, 28 June. After a historic run in the FIFA World Cup, the national team unfortunately lost 1-0 in the Round of 32. As a result, Bafana Bafana were knocked out of the World Cup. Even though the nation could not be prouder…
29 Jun 12AM 3 min

A voice note for Thapelo Maseko

South Africa’s national football team made history after beating South Korea 1-0 on Thursday, 25 June. Bafana Bafana secured the historic victory in Monterrey, Mexico. This is the first time South Africa has competed in the FIFA World Cup since hosting the tournament in 2010. Now, for the first time…
25 Jun 4AM 3 min

Iconic SA footballer Mark Fish celebrates historic Bafana Bafana win

South Africa’s national football team made history after beating South Korea 1-0 on Thursday, 25 June. Bafana Bafana secured the historic victory in Monterrey, Mexico. This is the first time South Africa has competed in the FIFA World Cup since hosting the tournament in 2010. Now, for the first time…
25 Jun 3AM 5 min

Is wearing pyjamas during the school run inappropriate?

A Cape Town primary school has reminded parents that, while it understands that school runs can be a race against time, pyjamas are not appropriate attire when dropping off or picking up children from school. The school sent out a notice urging parents and guardians to help maintain a respectful…
24 Jun 2AM 14 min

The Breakfast with Martin Bester team is also excited about ‘Shrek 5’

The fifth instalment in the world-famous Shrek franchise has long been teased, and fans have finally been given their first look at ‘Shrek 5’. Universal Pictures released the official teaser trailer for the film, which is set to be released on 30 June 2027. The film franchise will return to…
18 Jun 1AM 1 min

Reacting to actor's surprise South African accent in new action blockbuster

One accent that tends to make headlines whenever even the best of the best Hollywood actors try to tackle it is the South African accent. The most infamous examples are Leonardo DiCaprio in 'Blood Diamond' and Matt Damon as Francois Pienaar in 'Invictus'. Not every actor can be an accent…
16 Jun 9AM 13 min
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