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Breakfast with Martin Bester

Martin Bester has been driving Mzansi to work and keeping us company, or in stitches, or in 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 annual award-winning show, but more importantly, he knows what his audience wants to hear. Martin Bester responds with beautifully crafted storytelling that genuinely builds anticipation and a community around that "What’s next?!" moment.
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Karen Zoid and her son discuss what it's really like working together

Karen Zoid has always been one of the best live performers in the country, with her seemingly effortless vocals captivating audiences. Zoid's musicality is almost unparalleled, but it's no surprise that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree with her son Ben Francis. The mother-son duo is the definition…
12 Oct 4AM 15 min

The most expensive grocery staples in South Africa

With the recent historically high petrol price increase, most South Africans are definitely feeling the financial pinch of daily life. As fuel and food prices increase, many people are opting for only the daily essentials, but even these staples can come with a steep price. The South African recently compiled…
8 Oct 1AM 8 min

Woman recalls terrifying interaction with infamous Fourways beggar

Martin Bester has been driving Mzansi to work and keeping us company, or in stitches, or in 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…
7 Oct 6AM 13 min

The decline of manners, discipline and respect for teachers

Following the viral story about how Roosevelt High School in Randburg’s matric dance was cut short due to incidents involving a parent threatening a staff member with a gun, attendees vomiting and the use of marijuana, Breakfast with Martin Bester discussed what feels like a decline in manners, discipline and…
7 Oct 2AM 17 min

South Africans met with record-high fuel prices

South Africans are facing unprecedented fuel prices as of Wednesday, 7 October. Motorists who use petrol will have to fork out over R3 more for a litre of 93 or 95 octane petrol from Wednesday. The cost of diesel will also increase significantly, by R2.84 and R3.24 a litre.
7 Oct 1AM 7 min

Future 50: Afrikelp - Turning South African kelp into global value

What does it take to turn kelp growing in the cold Atlantic off the Cape coast into an agricultural product used by farmers around the world? For Afrikelp, the answer lies in everything it has built around that natural resource. Founded in 1971, Afrikelp produces a plant biostimulant that helps…
6 Oct 2AM 5 min

Everything you need to know about the end of green ID books

Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber joined Breakfast with Martin Bester to answer South Africans’ questions after announcing that the department plans to stop producing green barcoded ID books by 31 March 2027. From voting to queues and smart ID eligibility, he explained what the transition means for South Africans and…
6 Oct 2AM 13 min

Woman's act of kindness towards Checkers Sixty60 driver warms SA's hearts

A South African woman has gone viral after her small act of kindness warmed the hearts of many social media users. Vinisha Singh took to Facebook to share a picture of a Checkers Sixty60 driver standing in the rain at her home after delivering her Checkers order. The man, dressed…
1 Oct 1AM 4 min

The average monthly salary for South Africans right now

According to Stats SA’s latest Quarterly Employment Survey for the second quarter of 2026, the average South African salary has increased by 4.1%. The average monthly earnings paid to employees increased from R29,402 in May 2025 to R30,611 in May 2026. BusinessTech also reports that average monthly earnings paid to…
30 Sep 1AM 3 min

Asking For A Friend: I suspect my son-in-law is cheating on my daughter

In this week’s Asking For A Friend, a concerned mother wrote to Breakfast with Martin Bester. "My sister-in-law saw my son-in-law at a restaurant/pub with a blonde girl who is not my daughter. They were partying, drinking and having a good time," Anonymous wrote. "Then I was approached by a…
29 Sep 2AM 13 min

Céline Dion wows Paris Fashion Week with surprise performance

Céline Dion kicked off Paris Fashion Week in style on Monday, 29 September, stepping onto the catwalk beneath the Eiffel Tower and singing ‘I’m Alive’ to a delighted crowd in a surprise performance. The Canadian superstar took to the runway at the end of L’Oréal’s annual show, emerging in a…
29 Sep 12AM 2 min

Changing room camera catches Springbok player without clothes on

A Springbok player was caught butt naked when a camera inside the team’s changing room showed a little more than it was supposed to. The footage was filmed at Optus Stadium in Perth, Australia, where the Springboks lost 42-38 to the Wallabies. During the match, Australian sports channel Stan Sport…
28 Sep 1AM 3 min
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