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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4,840 Episodes
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This is how you can reduce electricity and save money!

Justin Harrisons is a financial commentator and content creator. His TikTok account, moneytribe21, explores the electricity cost of everyday household items. He can also be heard on Jacaranda FM's own 'The Money Podcast'. In an exclusive interview on Breakfast with Martin Bester, Harrison shared some of his wisdom and money-saving…
30 Aug 2022 5AM 9 min

What is a wedding without a honeymoon? #JacaBreakfastWedding

As he was completing the 90-kilometre Comrades Marathon on Sunday, Joseph Kagiso Ndlovu proposed to his girlfriend. Ndlovu pulled out a sign which read, “Prudence, will you marry me? Run 90km for you”, as he finished the marathon. On Tuesday, he revealed, on Breakfast with Martin Bester, that his girlfriend…
30 Aug 2022 2AM 10 min

We just planned a wedding in less than an hour!

As he was completing the 90-kilometre Comrades Marathon on Sunday, Joseph Kagiso Ndlovu proposed to his girlfriend. Ndlovu pulled out a sign which read, “Prudence, will you marry me? Run 90km for you”, as he finished the marathon. On Tuesday, he revealed, on Breakfast with Martin Bester, that his girlfriend…
30 Aug 2022 2AM 14 min

Prudence and Joseph get a BIG surprise!

As he was completing the 90-kilometre Comrades Marathon on Sunday, Joseph Kagiso Ndlovu proposed to his girlfriend. Ndlovu pulled out a sign which read, “Prudence, will you marry me? Run 90km for you”, as he finished the marathon. On Tuesday, he revealed, on Breakfast with Martin Bester, that his girlfriend…
30 Aug 2022 2AM 5 min

We found the REAL #Prudence!

As he was completing the 90-kilometre Comrades Marathon on Sunday, Joseph Kagiso Ndlovu proposed to his girlfriend. Ndlovu pulled out a sign which read, “Prudence, will you marry me? Run 90km for you”, as he finished the marathon.
30 Aug 2022 1AM 6 min

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? It's Elon Musk!

Residents in the West Rand of Johannesburg came across a strange light in the sky on Monday 29 August. This sent social media users and Gauteng residents into a frenzy with many conspiracies making thier rounds.
30 Aug 2022 12AM 2 min

Are serial killers born or bred?

Dr Gérard Labuschange’s new book 'Profiler Diaries' will soon be available in stores. In this gripping book, former South African Police Service (SAPS) head profiler Dr Gérard Labuschagne, successor to the legendary Micki Pistorius, recalls some of the 110 murders and countless other bizarre crimes he analysed during his career.
29 Aug 2022 3AM 8 min

Dr Labuschagne says "Samurai Killer" Morne Harmse was not ready to be released

Dr Gérard Labuschange’s new book 'Profiler Diaries' will soon be available in stores. In this gripping book, former South African Police Service (SAPS) head profiler Dr Gérard Labuschagne, successor to the legendary Micki Pistorius, recalls some of the 110 murders and countless other bizarre crimes he analysed during his career.
29 Aug 2022 3AM 11 min

"Our ability to solve crime has dropped" - Dr Gérard Labuschagne

Dr Gérard Labuschange’s new book 'Profiler Diaries' will soon be available in stores. In this gripping book, former South African Police Service (SAPS) head profiler Dr Gérard Labuschagne, successor to the legendary Micki Pistorius, recalls some of the 110 murders and countless other bizarre crimes he analysed during his career.
29 Aug 2022 3AM 15 min

Rape, murder and cannibalism, Dr Gérard Labuschagne's new book explores all

Dr Gérard Labuschange’s new book 'Profiler Diaries' will soon be available in stores. In this gripping book, former South African Police Service (SAPS) head profiler Dr Gérard Labuschagne, successor to the legendary Micki Pistorius, recalls some of the 110 murders and countless other bizarre crimes he analysed during his career.
29 Aug 2022 2AM 15 min

Here is your 2022 CHAMPIONSHIP BOEREWORS COMPETITION winner!

The Championship Boerewors Competition announced its newest winner on Saturday, 27 August. Welcome Magoso, a Senior Meat Technician from Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal was announced as the winner of the 30th Championship Boerewors competition.
29 Aug 2022 12AM 3 min

Jamie Foxx does "spot on" Donald Trump impersonation

Actor Jamie Foxx left fans chuckling after he did an impressive impression of Donald Trump. The 'Django Unchained' actor, did an almost uncanny impression of the former American president during a podcast interview with Rap Radar.
26 Aug 2022 12AM 1 min

Xola googles "hookers" during work hours...

Today on Breakfast with Martin Bester the team had a Spring Clean up where they sold some of their unused items. This listener had a pair of Hoka tekkies to sell.
25 Aug 2022 6AM 4 min

A vegetable sharpener... wait! What!?

Today on Breakfast with Martin Bester the team had a Spring Clean up where they sold some of their unused items. Philicity Reeken was the first to sell her vegetable sharpener. Although, confusing, someone thought it was a nifty gadget.
25 Aug 2022 5AM 3 min
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