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
5,009 Episodes
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Centurion follow-home gang targeting luxury watches busted

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
A ‘Rolex gang’ that follows people home in pursuit of luxury watches has been busted in Centurion. Breakfast with Martin Bester shared the feel good news with listeners and applauded the work done by police.
26 Feb 11PM 3 min

Woman washes underwear in hotel coffee machine

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
Breakfast with Martin Bester reacted to the viral video showing a woman describing a “hack” where she washes her underwear in a hotel coffee machine.
25 Feb 11PM 3 min

Handré Pollard talks all things rugby, family life, fatherhood, and school rugby

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to rugby star Handré Pollard ahead of a huge clash between the Vodacom Bulls and Hollywoodbets Sharks. Pollard spoke about all things rugby, family life, and more. He even called a fellow rugby star to see if they would answer, did they?
25 Feb 3AM 27 min

Unveiling of new statues sparks controversy among residents

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
Durban is officially getting two new massive landmarks, but the R22 million price tag is already causing a stir among locals. Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke about the controversial statues, saying they understand how there could be controversy.
25 Feb 12AM 4 min

Bakkie repeatedly slams into vehicle to get out of parking

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
Video footage of the incident has gone viral, creating a buzz among South Africans. Breakfast with Martin Bester also saw the video and shared a few opinions about the incident.
24 Feb 11PM 2 min

Flawless IT Solutions: From bedroom start-up to trusted IT partner

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
Flawless IT Solutions, founded by Wickus Aucamp, began long before it became the structured IT services company it is today. What started as a schoolboy interest in computers has developed into a thriving business providing outsourced IT support to organisations across South Africa.
24 Feb 2AM 9 min

Guess this sound and win R50,000

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
Martin Bester has a new Secret Sound and this time it's not easy! Can you hear what it is? If you correctly guess this sound, you could win R50,000.
24 Feb 1AM 1 min

Punch the monkey finally makes a friend

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
Punch has tugged at the heartstrings of people across the world after the only friend he had was a plush toy.
24 Feb 12AM 2 min

These are the signs a South African is rich

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
According to South African content creator @drclaudiaskelton, there are telltale signs that a South African has money in 2026. The content creator posted a two-part video in which she listed the hilarious signs that a South African has money. Breakfast with Martin Bester asked listeners what they think the signs…
17 Feb 2AM 15 min

Melville woman 'showers' in the street amid water crisis

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
A Melville woman, pushed to her limits during the Johannesburg water crisis, expressed her frustration by taking a ‘shower’ in the street. Video footage circulating on social media shows the woman standing in the middle of the street washing her hair. Another protester pours water over her head, helping her…
16 Feb 1AM 2 min

'Hulle bied al vir my rolstoele by die lughawe aan,' sê Nataniël

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
Op Maandag, 16 Februarie, het die vermaaklikheidster met 'Breakfast with Martin Bester' kom gesels oor ouderdom, sy ikoniese uitrustings, die musiek waarvan hy hou en sy nuutste verhoogproduksie, 'Sooibrand.'
16 Feb 1AM 27 min

The most common Valentine's gifts people buy

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
Valentine's Day is once again upon us. Around the world, people are celebrating love with gifts, acts of romance and lavish dinners. Breakfast with Martin Bester touched on the subject of Valentine’s gifts and also asked listeners what they think the most common Valentine's gifts are.
12 Feb 2PM 4 min

LOOK: Pretoria residents clean up neglected street corner

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
Some residents took matters into their own hands to clean up a neglected street corner. Breakfast with Martin Bester praised the community members for this initiative, saying that sometimes the reality is that South African residents have to take matters into their own hands.
10 Feb 11PM 3 min

SA woman wins R800k hours before Lotto ticket expires

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
A Cape Town woman reportedly claimed her R834,000 Lotto prize on the very day it was set to expire. Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke about rare incidents, and this is what they had to say.
10 Feb 12AM 2 min

Tshwane Metro Police take action against illegal highway crossings

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
Breakfast with Martin Bester recently focused on one of the biggest safety concerns facing motorists and pedestrians. Pedestrian-related incidents on major highways remain a major concern, with many pedestrians dangerously crossing highways and posing significant risks to both themselves and unsuspecting drivers.
5 Feb 12PM 4 min

Listener unknowingly drops massive Secret Sound clue

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
Breakfast with Martin Bester has a new Secret Sound worth R50,000. Can you guess it? On Thursday, 5 February, one listener gave her guess for the Secret Sound and, without knowing it, dropped a massive hint. This listener just dropped a massive Secret Sound hint without knowing.
5 Feb 4AM 1 min

Would you pay R4000 to see the Springboks vs All Blacks in South Africa?

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry, the touring series between the Springboks and the All Blacks, held every four years, returns in 2026 with a historic twist. Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke about the exciting event and touched on some of the insane ticket prices.
5 Feb 3AM 4 min
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