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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864 – 884

"Jet was such a goofball" - Karlene Treurnicht

Search efforts for search and rescue dog Jet were exhausted after his body was recovered late on Monday. Jacaranda FM news reported that Jett fell down the manhole on Sunday while in search of Jack Russell in Kilner Park, Pretoria.
29 Nov 2022 12AM 2 min

Antoinette Maluleke gets Angel-help to support GBV survivors

Antoinette Maluleke is a survivor of domestic violence. After almost dying at the hands of her perpetrator, Antoinette decided to choose to leave her abusive marriage of many years, to give herself and her two daughters a chance to really live. Leaving was not easy she had to face the…
28 Nov 2022 1AM 5 min

Antoinette Maluleke shares her experience with gender-based violence

Antoinette Maluleke is a survivor of domestic violence. After almost dying at the hands of her perpetrator, Antoinette decided to choose to leave her abusive marriage of many years, to give herself and her two daughters a chance to really live. Leaving was not easy she had to face the…
28 Nov 2022 1AM 4 min

Seuns VS Dogter wie is moeiliker om groot te maak?

Vrydag 25 November, het sangers en aktrise, Christia Visser saam die Breakfast with Martin Bester span gekuier vir Friday Live. Die '17 Shots' sanger het haar weergawe van Heart se 'All I Wanna Do Is Make Love To You' opgetree.
25 Nov 2022 1AM 1 min

Christia Visser se ma's kort altyd 'n breuk!

Vrydag 25 November, het sangers en aktrise, Christia Visser saam die Breakfast with Martin Bester span gekuier vir Friday Live. Die '17 Shots' sanger het haar weergawe van Heart se 'All I Wanna Do Is Make Love To You' opgetree.
25 Nov 2022 1AM 4 min

The 'Coupon Queen' shares her savings tips

In search of Gauteng's biggest bargain hunters, Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to some of their listeners about the extreme measures they take when looking for deals.
25 Nov 2022 1AM 5 min

Solly Mahlawule gets Angel-help to help live his passion once again

Solly Mahlawule, 35, is a brave anti-poaching game ranger - who almost lost his life in the line of duty. Solly started his life as a game ranger in 2011. On the night of 15 May 2022, Solly and his colleague were ambushed by poachers. They were both shot and…
23 Nov 2022 4AM 12 min

Solly Mahlawule was ambushed and shot by poachers

Solly Mahlawule, 35, is a brave anti-poaching game ranger - who almost lost his life in the line of duty. Solly started his life as a game ranger in 2011. On the night of 15 May 2022, Solly and his colleague were ambushed by poachers. They were both shot and…
23 Nov 2022 4AM 8 min

Mike Bolhuis deel simpatie oor Kruger-familie

Willem Kruger (29) wat op die 13de November 2022 omstreeks 01h15 by ‘n lodge tussen Morgenzon en Amersfoort vermis geraak het, nadat hy ‘n ram-partytjie bygewoon het, se liggaam is Dinsdag in die Vaalrivier gevind.
23 Nov 2022 1AM 1 min

Martin Bester talks about fake grid collapse claims

South Africans have been warned against sharing fake news after a widespread voice claimed a total grid collapse. In the voice note a man who claims to work for Old Mutual claims that South Africans should expect a total grid collapse.
23 Nov 2022 12AM 3 min

Viral voice note claims total grid collapse in SA

South Africans have been warned against sharing fake news after a widespread voice claimed a total grid collapse. In the voice note a man who claims to work for Old Mutual claims that South Africans should expect a total grid collapse.
23 Nov 2022 12AM 4 min

Vermiste Willem Kruger vermoedelik "in rivier beland" - Mike Bolhuis

Die ondersoek in verband met die vermiste 29-jarige Willem Kruger is steeds sterk aan die gang. Breakfast with Martin Bester het met spesialis ondersoeker Mike Bolhuis gepraat oor die insident. Volgens Bolhuis is daar sterk vermoede dat Kruger se bakkie in die Vaalrivier in Mpumalanga opgeïndig het.
22 Nov 2022 12AM 1 min

We compare some of the FIFA World Cup anthems

The opening ceremony of the 2022 Fifa World Cup in Qatar has sparked controversy all over the world. For many, however, it also brought along a great sense of nostalgia as snippets of previous world cup anthems were played.
22 Nov 2022 12AM 4 min

South African pre-match anthem has Mzansi buzzing

South African social media users went crazy after Saturday's national anthem performance before the Springboks-Italy Test match. Singer Nicole Magolie's rendition of the National Anthem sparked a lot of reaction on social media due to her lagging performance.
21 Nov 2022 4AM 4 min

Listeners share horrifying stories of theft

Tayla Wagner a local Johannesburg woman shared her story of phone theft on the Facebook group 'I Love Fourways'. Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to Wagner about the incident to find out more. The young woman recalled the incident when she and her friend were waiting for an Uber at…
21 Nov 2022 12AM 2 min
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