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!

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Helping a two-year-old hear her parents for the first time

Southern ENT will supply the cochlear implant device at R150,000 - that's a discount of R100,000! OHH has also managed to secure a R75,000 cash donation, as well as discounts from the hospital, with medical personnel giving their time and skills for free. With R100 000,00 outstanding. They've secured the…

6 Nov 2024 1AM 14 min

SA comedian Sami Hall Says Centurion is in Pretoria

When comedian Sami Hall joined Breakfast with Martin Bester, the debate about whether Centurion is truly part of Pretoria got heated as listeners shared their passionate opinions about the topic.

4 Nov 2024 5AM 18 min

SA singer opens up about brother's murder and mental illness

South African musician Craig Lucas recently opened up about his personal journey with mental health and addiction in a candid conversation with radio host Martin Bester.

4 Nov 2024 2AM 17 min

Robbie Maddison: The stuntman who died five times

Renowned stunt performer Robbie Maddison joined Breakfast with Martin Bester, shedding light on his dynamic career, jaw-dropping stunts, and his current South African tour.

31 Oct 2024 4AM 21 min

Spreading festive cheer to families and children in need

This festive season, Good Morning Angels and Spar 2U Carols by Candlelight presented by Jacaranda FM will assist Hanna Charity to make Christmas special for families and children in need.

30 Oct 2024 5AM 11 min

Comedian explains what having Gen Z children is like

In a recent interview on Breakfast with Martin Bester, comedian Stuart Taylor shared insights into his life as a parent to Gen Z kids and shed light on his show 'Odd Man Out'.

28 Oct 2024 2AM 15 min

Ruda Landman reveals the scariest decision she ever made

In an engaging conversation on Breakfast with Martin Bester, veteran South African journalist Ruda Landman shared insights into her life and illustrious career, as well as her exciting new project.

24 Oct 2024 2AM 13 min

Where to attend a Liam Payne memorial service in SA

Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to Aimee Saunders, an organiser of a One Direction fan group in South Africa. According to Saunders, the fan group will host memorial services across South Africa to commemorate Payne and celebrate his life. "We want to come together to show support for his family…

24 Oct 2024 2AM 6 min

Assistance for Alison Botha after suffering another life-threatening setback

After Alison Botha survived rape and mutilation and the hands of two Satanists (she was stabbed in the abdomen 37 times, disembowelled, and her throat slit 17 times) - she employed the same willpower she did when she crawled from the bushes to the roadside, to deny her attackers any…

23 Oct 2024 2AM 15 min

SA shocked over the price of famous Choice Assorted biscuits

South Africans were recently sent into a frenzy after realising the price of the famous Christmas biscuit, Bakers Choice Assorted biscuits. Photos of the biscuits have been making the rounds on social media, showing that a 2kg box now comes with a jaw-dropping price tag of R369.99.

23 Oct 2024 12AM 2 min

Can you answer these matric exam questions?

This week, on How Hard Can It Be the Breakfast with Martin Bester, the team attempted to answer questions for a final matric exam paper. The team selected questions from previous exam papers for Life Orientation, Afrikaans, Maths, and Physics to see if they could answer correctly. Breakfast with Martin…

22 Oct 2024 2AM 22 min

Tshwane mayor: "If I can't unite Tshwane, I'll quit”

Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to the newly elected Tshwane Mayor, Dr Nasiphi Moya, about the future of Tshwane and her role as the new mayor.

21 Oct 2024 3AM 42 min

Listener shares emotional moment with Kip Moore

In 2023, Kip Moore finally made his way to South Africa, and fans could not wait for his return! He made a promise to come back and he has kept that promise. Ahead of his headline show, he joined Breakfast with Martin Bester to talk about biltong, South Africa's friendliness,…

18 Oct 2024 2AM 29 min

Community fight together for Odette Pohl, 22, after a devastating car crash

The Jacaranda FM Good Morning Angels Fund assisted the Pohl family with R50,000 towards Odette's medical care and rehab.

16 Oct 2024 6AM 9 min

SA actor shares hilarious differences between Cape Town and Gauteng

South African actor and content creator Anton Taylor popped into Breakfast with Martin Bester live from Cape Town. During his interview, Taylor shared some of the biggest differences between Gauteng residents and Cape Town residents.

10 Oct 2024 2AM 12 min

How to really pronounce Mayor of Cape Town Geordin Hill-Lewis' name

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis popped into Breakfast with Martin Bester while on their trip to Cape Town. Hill-Lewis spoke to Martin Bester about the success Cape Town has managed to reach and the plans to even further the city's success. The pair also shared some good old banter about…

9 Oct 2024 4AM 12 min

Empowering the homeless to make a U-Turn from a life on the streets

Good Morning Angels assisted Valarie Govender and the U-turn team, to change lives for good, with a donation of R50,000 towards their efforts in the Western Cape and Johannesburg.

9 Oct 2024 2AM 12 min

SARS warns about tax impersonation scam

Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to Professor Basie von Solms from the University of Johannesburg’s (UJ) Centre of Cyber Security about current SARS scams targeting South Africans.

7 Oct 2024 2AM 7 min

Klein Mieke herinner ons om dankbaar te wees

Klein Mieke het Vrydag 'n boodskap van dankbaarheid aan die Breakfast with Martin Bester-luisteraars gedeel op Vrydag Is My Dag. Sy het vertel hoe sy Vrydag opgestaan het en dankbaar was - dankbaar dat sy "opgestaan het vanoggend" en dankbaar "vir al die mooi bome". Mieke het ons herinner dat…

4 Oct 2024 6AM 1 min

Jean de Villiers reveals who he thinks is the best Springbok player ever!

Springboks legend Jean de Villiers joined Breakfast with Martin Bester ahead of the MANCOSA Jacaranda FM Business Breakfast, where he will share his advice and experience in the business world. De Villiers also revealed who he thinks is the best Springbok player of all time.

4 Oct 2024 1AM 11 min