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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4,778 Episodes
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The real reason Zola Budd ran barefoot

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 2AM 18 min

Young man left helpless after shocking diagnosis

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 5AM 12 min

Meet South Africa's biggest 'Karen'!

During a discussion about the biggest 'Karen' people know, one listener called into Breakfast with Martin Bester to proudly declare that she is the biggest 'Karen' she knows!
10 Jun 10AM 6 min

The final Secret Sound of Music revealed!

On Friday, May 30, Martin Bester gave away the final R39,000 on the Secret Sound of Music. This May, Jacaranda FM celebrates 39 years of bringing you more music you love! OUTsurance has joined the party to give four weekly winners R39,000 in cash, each! Correctly identify The Secret Sound…
30 May 3AM 1 min

Making dreams come true for kids fighting for their lives

Let's do it for the dreamers! Support Slipper Day 2025 and make a dream come true for a child fighting a life-threatening illness. The Good Morning Angels Fund will donate R50,000 to Reach for a Dream to help make the dreams of more children a reality.
28 May 3AM 10 min

The fourth and final Secret Sound of Music is here!

This May, Jacaranda FM celebrates 39 years of bringing you more music you love! OUTsurance has joined the party to give four weekly winners R39,000 in cash, each! Correctly identify The Secret Sound of Music, and you could WIN!
27 May 1AM 1 min

World's Strongest Man Rayno Nel eats four times what the average man eats

South Africa's newly crowned World's Strongest Man, Rayno Nel, joined Breakfast with Martin Bester to talk about his new title and what it takes to become the World’s Strongest Man. During his interview, Nel also spoke more about what it takes to become the World's Strongest Man
26 May 3AM 20 min

Another listener wins R39,000 on the Secret Sound of Music

This May, Jacaranda FM celebrates 39 years of bringing you more music you love! OUTsurance has joined the party to give four weekly winners R39,000 in cash, each! Correctly identify The Secret Sound of Music, and you could WIN!
23 May 5AM 1 min
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