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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4,894 Episodes
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More than one-in-four matric pupils allegedly vape!

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
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

Here are women's biggest fashion turn-offs

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
On Monday, Martin Bester asked the Breakfast with Martin Bester listeners to share their biggest turn-offs about the opposite sex.
14 Nov 2022 1AM 4 min

Here are men's biggest fashion turn-offs

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
On Monday, Martin Bester asked the Breakfast with Martin Bester listeners to share their biggest turn-offs about the opposite sex.
14 Nov 2022 1AM 4 min

K-pop fans are planting trees to reduce CO2 emissions

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
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

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
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 standing up BLM was a difficult time personally

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
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 4 min

Faf du Plessis says cricket was never not an option

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
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

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
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

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

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
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

Martiné Degenaar is still not talking about the accident that claimed six lives

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
Martiné Degenaar is a bright young achiever and a first-year BEd Teaching student at the University of North West. On Saturday 29 October Mom Letitia received a blood-curdling call: Martiné was in a head-on collision that left six people dead.
9 Nov 2022 1AM 14 min

Ekurhuleni resident share suspected health risks of piling refuse

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
Ekurhuleni residents were left angry after service delivery failed to collect refuse in the metro leading to landfills piling up. Some Benoni and Kempton Park residents report that refuse hasn't been collected for weeks.
8 Nov 2022 11PM 2 min

Did Martin Bester just reveal the Secret Sound?

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
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

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
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

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
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

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
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

"Die waarheid sal eers uitkom wanneer Len sy kant van die storie gee"

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
Bykans 'n jaar terug het video van 'n Pretoria-man wat na bewering deur 'n polisiebeampte geskiet is reg oor die internet versprei. Len Cloete is tans in 'n koma nadat die polisiebeampte hom by 'n gastehuis in Muldersdrift in die kop geskiet het.
7 Nov 2022 2AM 9 min

Een jaar na die Len Cloete skietinsident is dit wat Chantal Cloete gaan doen

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
Bykans 'n jaar terug het video van 'n Pretoria-man wat na bewering deur 'n polisiebeampte geskiet is reg oor die internet versprei. Len Cloete is tans in 'n koma nadat die polisiebeampte hom by 'n gastehuis in Muldersdrift in die kop geskiet het.
7 Nov 2022 2AM 8 min

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

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
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

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
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

This is possibly the most "germ-infested" item in your kitchen

Podcast  |  Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester
A new study from the Journal of Food Protection found that spice containers might carry more germs than any other item in your kitchen. According to the study, one in five cases of foodborne illnesses is acquired in the home.
7 Nov 2022 12AM 3 min
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