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
4,840 Episodes
800 – 820

She was shocked when she saw her ex's new girlfriend without filters!

We just can't seem to get enough of Adele's distinct accent and hilarious bluntness. In a now viral video, the 'Easy On Me' singer called out a fan for using a beauty filter on their face while taking a video. The Breakfast with Martin Bester team got our listeners talking…
5 Dec 2022 1AM 5 min

Amor Vittone gesels oor haar 'fantastiese' nuwe liefde

Sanger, aanbieder en aktrise Amor Vittone, 50, het Donderdag 1 Desember meer oor die nuwe liefde in haar lewe vertel. Die voormalige '7de Laan'-aktrise is tans in 'n verhouding met 47-jarige plastiese chirurg, Dr. Charles Serrurier.
1 Dec 2022 2AM 9 min

Amor Vittone deel meer oor haar lewe en ma-wees

Sanger, aanbieder en aktrise Amor Vittone, 50, het Donderdag 1 Desember meer oor die nuwe liefde in haar lewe vertel. Die voormalige '7de Laan'-aktrise is tans in 'n verhouding met 47-jarige plastiese chirurg, Dr. Charles Serrurier.
1 Dec 2022 2AM 5 min

Meet the newest Michelin-star chef from South Africa

Thinus van der Westhuizen has become the newest South African to be awarded a coveted Michelin star. The 33-year-old works as the head chef at 99 Sushi Bar in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
1 Dec 2022 12AM 8 min

This is why Joburg is the best city!

After being named the worst city for expats, Breakfast with Martin Bester and the team discussed why Johannesburg is a great city.
30 Nov 2022 2AM 5 min

Claire Johnston shares her thoughts on Christmas raditions

On Wednesday, South African singer and songwriter Claire Johnston joined Breakfast with Martin Bester in celebration of Christmas and SPAR Carols by Candlelight. The Mango Groove lead singer left the Breakfast with Martin Bester team and our listeners with chills after her rendition of 'Silent Night'.
30 Nov 2022 2AM 5 min

"Jet was such a goofball" - Karlene Treurnicht

Search efforts for search and rescue dog Jet were exhausted after his body was recovered late on Monday. Jacaranda FM news reported that Jett fell down the manhole on Sunday while in search of Jack Russell in Kilner Park, Pretoria.
29 Nov 2022 12AM 2 min

Antoinette Maluleke gets Angel-help to support GBV survivors

Antoinette Maluleke is a survivor of domestic violence. After almost dying at the hands of her perpetrator, Antoinette decided to choose to leave her abusive marriage of many years, to give herself and her two daughters a chance to really live. Leaving was not easy she had to face the…
28 Nov 2022 1AM 5 min

Antoinette Maluleke shares her experience with gender-based violence

Antoinette Maluleke is a survivor of domestic violence. After almost dying at the hands of her perpetrator, Antoinette decided to choose to leave her abusive marriage of many years, to give herself and her two daughters a chance to really live. Leaving was not easy she had to face the…
28 Nov 2022 1AM 4 min
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