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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11-year-old model Miss G is going to New York Fashion Week

Martin Bester and the team spoke about an 11-year-old South African model who will be walking during New York Fashion Week this year. According to her agent and her parents, it is Gizelle's passion, but some believe she might be too young.
25 Aug 2022 5AM 4 min

"I want to be a queen" #GoodMorningAngels

In October last year, we met the inspirational Lunga Ncube, the owner of the Boitumelong Early Learning Centre in Alexandra Township for many years. Good Morning Angels assisted Lunga after the perimeter wall of the school collapsed due to heavy rains. Today they received another R25,000 and we were joined…
24 Aug 2022 2AM 8 min

The Angels help a young ICU sister #GoodMorningAngels

Bianca, a 29-year-old ICU Sister at a private Gauteng hospital, is used to caring for severely ill patients. She’s used to the stress of working 12-hour shifts, often in a life-or-death environment. She took great care not to fall ill herself, but earlier this year, it was her turn to…
24 Aug 2022 2AM 7 min

Child snatched in local supermarket!

Martin Bester and the team discussed CCTV footage that was released on Facebook of a baby being taken at a local supermarket in Meyersdal.
24 Aug 2022 1AM 3 min

Vegetable sharpeners are an actual thing!

Today on Breakfast with Martin Bester the team discussed the most littered items in the world. Cigarette buds are number one and according to Martin Bester, vegetable sharpeners are second.
23 Aug 2022 1AM 2 min

R5 bargains! JHB store is revolutionising basic food shopping

Gcwalisa is an isiZulu word which means to fill up or to refill. It is also the name of a retail outlet based in Alexandra in the north of Johannesburg. Gcwalisa uses a weigh-and-pay trading model, allowing consumers to buy a selection of basic foodstuffs for as little as R5.
22 Aug 2022 2AM 6 min

Do you ever get the "Sunday scaries"?

Sundays have become synonymous with feelings of anxiety and dread for many people. Research has also shown that Sundays are the unhappiest day of the week. Listeners weigh in with their Sunday feelings.
22 Aug 2022 2AM 3 min

Jacaranda FM's Managing Director has SUPER exciting news for business owners

In a bid to elevate female entrepreneurs within the Jacaranda FM community, the station has launched its new initiative #HerPerfectPitch – a campaign to help female entrepreneurs perfect their elevator pitches and take their business to the next level by winning a prize package worth over R500 000. Here's Jacaranda…
22 Aug 2022 2AM 4 min

Jacaranda FM's Managing Director shares some of her business knowledge

In a bid to elevate female entrepreneurs within the Jacaranda FM community, the station has launched its new initiative #HerPerfectPitch – a campaign to help female entrepreneurs perfect their elevator pitches and take their business to the next level by winning a prize package worth over R500 000. Jacaranda FM's…
22 Aug 2022 2AM 5 min

Loufi maak oop oor sy skok-arrestasie!

Op 'n plasing op Intsagram het die Suid-Afrikaans kunstenaar, Loufi 'n video opgelaai waar sekuriteitsbeamptes om in sekuriteitskar inlaai met sy hande agter hom vas gemaak.
19 Aug 2022 2AM 4 min

Massive outcry could lead to government seizing plant-based products!

The South African government could potentially seize all plant-based meat products due to growing pressure from the meat industry. This comes after a massive outcry from consumers and the South African meat industry claiming that plant-based foods should not be labelled with "real" meat names and terms.
19 Aug 2022 1AM 9 min

Rob and Roz has a BIG surprise for Martin!

Today on Breakfast with Martin Bester the team listened to a voice note from The Drive with Rob and Roz about a gift they left for Martin Bester in the studio.
19 Aug 2022 12AM 2 min

Zoleka Mandela opens up on her drug use and addiction!

As a two-time cancer survivor, an author, activist, and columnist, Zoleka is set on changing perceptions by initiating honest conversations around mental health issues to promote the NESTLÉ CREMORA Joy of Inclusion #EveryonesIncluded narrative and to normalise and encourage people to realise that inclusivity is a joint responsibility.
18 Aug 2022 2AM 10 min
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