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
904 – 924

"We have some wigs that are over R100,000"

On Wednesday a Breakfast with Martin Bester listener revealed that the "renowned" hair extension supplier she works for can charge up to R100,000 for a wig of real human hair.
9 Nov 2022 1AM 3 min

Did Martin Bester just reveal the Secret Sound?

Martin Bester's Secret Sound is back and this time the sounds are specific to different locations. For the first edition of the all-new version of Secret Sound, we visit Kempton Park.
8 Nov 2022 1AM 1 min

"I put his car on sale for R1" - Listeners share their cheating revenge stories

In a series of posts on Instagram, model and Miss South Africa 2001 second runner-up, Sonia Booth exposed her husband Matthew Booth for his alleged affair. On Monday, social media was set ablaze when Booth posted a video alleging that her husband's affair started on Valentine's Day this year. Sonia…
8 Nov 2022 1AM 6 min

This listener released mice in her cheating boyfriend's roof

In a series of posts on Instagram, model and Miss South Africa 2001 second runner-up, Sonia Booth exposed her husband Matthew Booth for his alleged affair. On Monday, social media was set ablaze when Booth posted a video alleging that her husband's affair started on Valentine's Day this year. Sonia…
8 Nov 2022 1AM 6 min

People are moving to this social platform as a Twitter alternative

Since Elon Musk's take-over of the social media platform Twitter, many of its users have been looking for an alternative platform to use. According to The Guardian, many social media users might have found an alternative, as the social media platform Mastodon has seen an influx of more than 70,000…
8 Nov 2022 12AM 3 min

"Outrageous" responsibilities for 'house manager' job leaves SA in shock

The DuPlessis family became the topic of discussion on Twitter after a job advertisement for a "house manager" revealed what some are calling "outrageous" requirements. The listing states that the family is looking for a “house manager, au pair, tutor, and personal assistant” and reveals a long list of other…
7 Nov 2022 2AM 4 min

Chantal Cloete deel meer oor haar man Len Cloete se toestand

Bykans 'n jaar terug het video van 'n Pretoria-man wat n bewering deur 'n polisiebeampte geskiet is reg oor die internet versprei. Len Cloete is in 'n koma gelos nadat die polisiebeampte hom in die kop geskiet het by 'n gastehuis in Muldersdrift.
7 Nov 2022 1AM 4 min

"South African is VERY different" according to Amistat band members

Twin brothers Josef and Jan Prasil were born in Germany and raised in Italy. With parents originating from the Czech Republic and Australia, they eventually moved to Australia to further propel their music careers. The duo relocated back to Europe in 2019.
4 Nov 2022 2AM 3 min

Rugby player gets "lost in translation" with South African accent

In a TikTok video, South African-born rugby player, Pierre Schoeman seems slightly amused yet frustrated as he struggles to communicate with an automated voice operator in the UK. Schoeman's strong South African accent makes it seemingly difficult to 'communicate' with the automated voice operator which forces him to hilariously change…
4 Nov 2022 2AM 2 min

A young woman gets the gift of hearing

25-year-old Nadine lives with her parents in the East Rand. Those who know her describe her as vibrant, friendly and always willing to help. She has always struggled with her hearing and has been wearing hearing aids since primary school. She was able to adjust but, her hearing has worsened…
2 Nov 2022 3AM 17 min

Woolies' arctic temperatures might not be the coldest in South Africa

We often feel that we might need to be clothed in full winter clothes when entering the arctic temperatures of one of the biggest retailers in South Africa. Woolworth is known for its notorious cold temperatures in store, but according to a new study, they might not be the coldest…
2 Nov 2022 2AM 3 min
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