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
Daily English South Africa News Commentary · Entertainment News
4,890 Episodes
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Shekhinah talks Rosefest 2025 on Breakfast with Martin Bester

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
Shekhinah joined Breakfast with Martin Bester to perform her hit single, 'Back To The Beach', ahead of Rosefest, a festival founded by Shekhinah. Rosefest 2025 marks the return of Shekhinah's visionary festival, celebrating the empowerment and artistry of women in the South African music industry. Building upon the success of…
29 Jul 2025 10PM 7 min

Special care and a brand-new wheelchair for a special young boy

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
15-year-old Wian le Roux cannot cannot talk, stand, or walk. Thanks to Good Morning Angels and Valterra Platinum's Bushveld Classic Golf Day, he will receive much-needed help as well as a new wheelchair. The annual Bushveld Classic Golf Day, hosted by Valterra Platinum, raises funds to improve the lives of…
23 Jul 2025 2AM 7 min

Corlea sê haar volkslied-optrede was vir haar oorlede ma!

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
Die Suid-Afrikaanse sangeres, Corlea, het die hele Suid-Afrika in trane gehad tydens haar optrede van die volkslied tydens ’n wedstryd tussen Suid-Afrika en Georgia.
21 Jul 2025 1AM 6 min

A bold conversation on HIV, men's mental health, and inclusivity with Nozibele Qamngana

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
Nozibele Qamngana, host of the 'Don't Hold Back' podcast, spoke to Breakfast with Martin Bester about the third season of the podcast, focusing on its aims to address challenging and often stigmatised topics such as men's mental health and living with HIV, and highlighting the importance of open conversations for…
17 Jul 2025 2AM 10 min

Will AI replace your job?

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
Futurist and speaker Graeme Codrington joined Breakfast with Martin Bester to answer important questions surrounding AI and how it will impact human beings.
14 Jul 2025 4AM 25 min

AI translates popular English songs into Afrikaans!

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
Breakfast with Martin Bester asked AI to take popular English songs and translate their lyrics into Afrikaans, and the results were hilarious.
10 Jul 2025 5AM 7 min

Young Secunda girl slowly losing her eyesight

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
Jacaranda FM's Good Morning Angels has assisted the Cornelissen family with R50,000 toward 10-year-old Luané Cornelissen’s treatment and the visual aids she needs to help her see and continue learning as she adapts to life with deteriorating vision.
9 Jul 2025 2AM 5 min

'I Feel Good' kid Desmond Koolen gives update on friendship with Cheslin Kolbe

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
In an interview on Breakfast with Martin Bester, listeners were treated to a catch-up with the 'I Feel Good' kid Desmond Koolen. Desmond, who first gained attention as a passionate rugby supporter and viral figure, sat down with Martin Bester to discuss rugby, friendships, and more.
8 Jul 2025 6AM 11 min

New R50,000 Secret Sound of Music winner

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
Martin Bester has a brand-new Secret Sound, and one lucky listener will win R50,000 if they can correctly guess the sound.
7 Jul 2025 10AM 4 min

Assisting a young girl in her battle with severe scoliosis

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
Good Morning Angels teamed up with Operation Healing Hand and LottoStar to assist 14-year-old Jinnelee Jansen van Vuuren with a much-needed surgery for severe scoliosis.
2 Jul 2025 2AM 9 min

JP Dix deel hoe sy lewe omgedraai het na 'n lewe op die straat

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
Suid-Afrikaanse musikant JP Dix het meer gedeel oor hoe hy op straat opgeëindig het en uiteindelik sy lewe weer omgedraai het. Op Vrydag 27 Junie het Dix ook vir die eerste keer 'n verskyning op Friday Live gemaak.
27 Jun 2025 4AM 7 min

The real reason Zola Budd ran barefoot

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
Legendary South African runner Zola Budd joined Breakfast with Martin Bester to reflect on her historic career and share her latest adventures in the running world.
27 Jun 2025 2AM 18 min

Amor Vittone shares exciting new career news

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
Amor Vittone joined Breakfast with Martin Bester to talk about the impact of online bullying and also shared some exciting news.
26 Jun 2025 3AM 23 min

Young man left helpless after shocking diagnosis

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
The Johannesburg Surgical Hospital and its partners have come together to assist Phyffer with his life-changing hip replacement. The entire team will cover all medical costs on Phyffer's behalf, allowing him to heal and live a life free of pain.
25 Jun 2025 5AM 12 min
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