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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4,890 Episodes
884 – 904

"This happens every night": Woman's phone snatched at local potrol station

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 7 min

Charlize Theron says Afrikaans "is a dying language"

Actress Charlize Theron sparked controversy among South Africans after she made claims about the Afrikaans language. "There's about 44 people still speaking it. It's definitely a dying language; it's not a very helpful language," she said in the interview.
17 Nov 2022 12AM 4 min

Is Martin Bester anti-cuddling?

Pro Cuddling SA, South Africa's first cuddling service, has received a lot of positive feedback and returning customers. Pro Cuddling SA owner Florence Letswalo joined Breakfast with Martin Bester to talk about the first-of-its-kind service.
16 Nov 2022 2AM 2 min

Here's how to hire a cuddler in South Africa

Pro Cuddling SA, South Africa's first cuddling service, has received a lot of positive feedback and returning customers. Pro Cuddling SA owner Florence Letswalo joined Breakfast with Martin Bester to talk about the first-of-its-kind service.
16 Nov 2022 2AM 7 min

A young dad gets R110,000 to save his eyesight

Mpho, 37, is in the real estate industry. He has a wife and two sons, 13 and 3, who depend on him. He is a committed father and breadwinner of his family. Mpho was diagnosed with diabetes some 13 years ago. He has been managing his condition, however, the diabetes…
16 Nov 2022 1AM 10 min

Kidnapping and fake cops are on the rise in SA

Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to crime prevention expert, Richard Brussow about the current crime trends ahead of the upcoming holidays. Brussow shared his expertise as well as the best practices to avoid falling victim to these trends.
15 Nov 2022 2AM 6 min

Watch out for shopping centres this holiday

Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to crime prevention expert, Richard Brussow about the current crime trends ahead of the upcoming holidays. Brussow shared his expertise as well as the best practices to avoid falling victim to these trends. Here are the top five trends:
15 Nov 2022 1AM 7 min

Keyless car theft is becoming a big crime trend in SA

Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to crime prevention expert, Richard Brussow about the current crime trends ahead of the upcoming holidays. Brussow shared his expertise as well as the best practices to avoid falling victim to these trends.
15 Nov 2022 1AM 7 min

More than one-in-four matric pupils allegedly vape!

According to a preliminary report by the University of Cape Town, more than 25% of matric pupils have been found to be vaping due to high levels of stress. The number of pupils who vape has been rising rapidly since a survey found that only 2.9% of teens between 15-19…
15 Nov 2022 1AM 4 min

K-pop fans are planting trees to reduce CO2 emissions

Thousands of trees planted by K-pop fans across the world, including those from the Philippines, help reduce carbon dioxide (CO2), an environmental group said Thursday, highlighting how fan communities can contribute in the fight against climate change.
14 Nov 2022 1AM 2 min

Faf du Plessis answers most anticipated questions

Former South African cricket captain Faf du Plessis joined Breakfast with Martin Bester to talk about his new autobiography 'Faf: Through Fire'. The 38-year-old's "tell all" book was released on 28 October 2022.
10 Nov 2022 1AM 11 min

Faf du Plessis says cricket was never not an option

Former South African cricket captain Faf du Plessis joined Breakfast with Martin Bester to talk about his new autobiography 'Faf: Through Fire'. The 38-year-old's "tell all" book was released on 28 October 2022.
10 Nov 2022 1AM 8 min

This is the only fruit named after a colour

Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke about a few interesting things people might not know. One of these was a discussion surrounding the only fruit that was named after a colour.
10 Nov 2022 12AM 2 min
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