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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A voice note for Thapelo Maseko

South Africa’s national football team made history after beating South Korea 1-0 on Thursday, 25 June. Bafana Bafana secured the historic victory in Monterrey, Mexico. This is the first time South Africa has competed in the FIFA World Cup since hosting the tournament in 2010. Now, for the first time…
25 Jun 4AM 3 min

Iconic SA footballer Mark Fish celebrates historic Bafana Bafana win

South Africa’s national football team made history after beating South Korea 1-0 on Thursday, 25 June. Bafana Bafana secured the historic victory in Monterrey, Mexico. This is the first time South Africa has competed in the FIFA World Cup since hosting the tournament in 2010. Now, for the first time…
25 Jun 3AM 5 min

Is wearing pyjamas during the school run inappropriate?

A Cape Town primary school has reminded parents that, while it understands that school runs can be a race against time, pyjamas are not appropriate attire when dropping off or picking up children from school. The school sent out a notice urging parents and guardians to help maintain a respectful…
24 Jun 2AM 14 min

The Breakfast with Martin Bester team is also excited about ‘Shrek 5’

The fifth instalment in the world-famous Shrek franchise has long been teased, and fans have finally been given their first look at ‘Shrek 5’. Universal Pictures released the official teaser trailer for the film, which is set to be released on 30 June 2027. The film franchise will return to…
18 Jun 1AM 1 min

Reacting to actor's surprise South African accent in new action blockbuster

One accent that tends to make headlines whenever even the best of the best Hollywood actors try to tackle it is the South African accent. The most infamous examples are Leonardo DiCaprio in 'Blood Diamond' and Matt Damon as Francois Pienaar in 'Invictus'. Not every actor can be an accent…
16 Jun 9AM 13 min

Join the Breakfast with Martin Bester FIFA World Cup teams!

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is here, and the Breakfast with Martin Bester team is ready to show their support. While everyone is obviously backing Bafana Bafana, each person was assigned two participating teams. Who do you think has the strongest picks?
11 Jun 5AM 14 min

Pillow-talk: How many times a week is normal?

Asking for a friend got very intimate this week. Anonymous asked how often couples should engage in a certain activity. Jacaranda FM listeners were not holding back and shared their bedroom secrets.
9 Jun 5AM 15 min

Olivia Rodrigo shocking collaboration on new album

Olivia Rodrigo is experiencing a "Somebody pinch me!!!" moment unlike anything you could imagine. The 'Driver's License' singer is living her dream by teaming up with one of her biggest musical heroes. And one that truly surprised fans and critics alike…
9 Jun 3AM 2 min

Mel Viljoen shares message to South Africans after arrest in USA

Melany 'Mel' and Petrus 'Peet' Viljoen were first introduced to the public as stars of the 'The Real Housewives of Pretoria' reality television series. Which is why many South Africans were shocked when news broke that one of television's most controversial couples was arrested in the USA on Tuesday, 10…
8 Jun 1AM 24 min

Good Neighbours chat about their first visit to SA and going viral

In 2024, Oli Fox and Scott Verrill decided to start a band called Good Neighbours. That same year, they released their debut single, 'Home', which went viral almost instantly. By November 2024, the song had over 300-million Spotify streams and is currently at 550-million. You can see them perform at…
4 Jun 9AM 9 min
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