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
Daily English South Africa News Commentary · Entertainment News
4,771 Episodes
480 – 500

Fan throws mom’s ashes on stage at Pink concert

While in the midst of the European leg of her Summer Carnival 2023 Tour, the Grammy winner was performing her song ‘Just Like a Pill’ when a fan threw a clear plastic bag of a powdered substance on stage.
28 Jun 2023 1AM 4 min

Classy people don’t do these things

On Thursday, Martin Bester and the rest of the Breakfast team discussed what it takes to be classy and not classy. According to a recent article by Hack Spirit, there are a few things classy people DON’T do, and, unfortunately, we didn’t pass the test.
22 Jun 2023 3AM 13 min

Assisting 15-year-old Kevin and his family after a devastating crash

The Hoërskool Rustenburg community was shaken by a devastating road accident on the weekend on 13 May 2023. Three boys from the school were involved. One of the boys died on the scene, one sustained slight injuries, and the third, Kevin Jansen van Vuuren, was severely injured.
21 Jun 2023 4AM 11 min

We meet the last potential date for Ben Retief on #DateMyDad

Martin Bester asked some of our listeners to tell us about their single dad and why he deserves to be spoilt by going on a special date with someone on Father’s Day weekend. Meet the ladies we've shortlisted to go on a date with Ben.
14 Jun 2023 2AM 5 min

We meet Sanet Ackermann on #DateMyDad!

Martin Bester asked some of our listeners to tell us about their single dad and why he deserves to be spoilt by going on a special date with someone on Father’s Day weekend. Meet the ladies we've shortlisted to go on a date with Ben.
13 Jun 2023 2AM 8 min

Is Janine Pillay, Ben Retief's next date on #DateMyDad?

Martin Bester asked some of our listeners to tell us about their single dad and why he deserves to be spoilt by going on a special date with someone on Father’s Day weekend. Meet the ladies we've shortlisted to go on a date with Ben.
13 Jun 2023 2AM 6 min

Are Elize Viljoen and Ben Retief compatible?

Martin Bester asked some of our listeners to tell us about their single dad and why he deserves to be spoilt by going on a special date with someone on Father’s Day weekend. Meet the ladies we've shortlisted to go on a date with Ben.
9 Jun 2023 7AM 6 min
480 – 500