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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A young woman gets the gift of hearing

25-year-old Nadine lives with her parents in the East Rand. Those who know her describe her as vibrant, friendly and always willing to help. She has always struggled with her hearing and has been wearing hearing aids since primary school. She was able to adjust but, her hearing has worsened…
2 Nov 2022 3AM 17 min

Woolies' arctic temperatures might not be the coldest in South Africa

We often feel that we might need to be clothed in full winter clothes when entering the arctic temperatures of one of the biggest retailers in South Africa. Woolworth is known for its notorious cold temperatures in store, but according to a new study, they might not be the coldest…
2 Nov 2022 2AM 3 min

These are all the WRONG Secret Sound answers!

The Secret Sound is back - and this time we're doing things a little differently! Martin Bester's Secret Sound is back and this time the sounds are specific to different locations.
1 Nov 2022 2AM 4 min

Dolly Parton wants to reunite Led Zeppelin band members

Dolly Parton announced that she has "hopes, dreams, and concrete plans" to release her first-ever rock album. This comes after an announcement that the country superstar will be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. In a new interview with Pollstar, Parton confirmed that she is planning the…
1 Nov 2022 1AM 3 min

Hoekom betaal verbruikers meer vir aartappels?

Suid-Afrika se assosiasie vir aartappelrs het onglans hulle bekommernis oor die huidige prys van aartappels in sommige van Suid-Afrikas se kleinhandelaars gedeel. Die assosiasie waarksu verbruikers oor die verhoogde pryse op aartappels en sê die prys moet nie meer as dubbel die prys wees waarteen boere dit verkoop nie.
31 Oct 2022 4AM 3 min

Musician Lloyiso had a hilarious interaction with Gordon Ramsey's son

Hailing from Port Elizabeth, the South African-born singer has taken over social media and reached international audiences. Lloyiso is a singer, songwriter, and producer with a voice that is sure to tug right at the heartstrings. On Friday, he joined Martin Bester and the team to perform his hit single…
28 Oct 2022 2AM 4 min

Samantha Leonard - Net Een Keer

Ons is na bykans 'n jaar se harde soektog na Afrikaans se nuwe ster by die Top 2 van Die Kontrak, waar een deelnemer 'n platekontrak by Coleske Artists gaan wen, en vandag is Samantha Leonard en Dodo Nyoka se enkelsnitte en musiekvideos vir hulle moontlike wen-liedjie vrygestel.
28 Oct 2022 2AM 2 min

LUISTER: Dodo Nyoka - Foto's

Ons is na bykans 'n jaar se harde soektog na Afrikaans se nuwe ster by die Top 2 van Die Kontrak, waar een deelnemer 'n platekontrak by Coleske Artists gaan wen, en vandag is Samantha Leonard en Dodo Nyoka se enkelsnitte en musiekvideos vir hulle moontlike wen-liedjie vrygestel.
28 Oct 2022 2AM 3 min

You're doing this wrong when charging smartphone

Believe it or not, but you might have been charging your smartphone incorrectly this whole time! According to the Citizen, there are correct and incorrect ways to charge one's smartphone.
28 Oct 2022 2AM 4 min

Sandton terrorist attack - here's what we know!

This comes after the United States Embassy in South Africa issued a warning to its citizens based in SA about such a possibility. The embassy issued the warning on Wednesday where it urged its citizens to avoid large gatherings and crowds during the weekend of 29-30 October 2022.
27 Oct 2022 1AM 7 min

The Angels donate R100,000 for breast cancer patient

Adéle was diagnosed with breast cancer, shortly after her divorce. As a mother and single breadwinner of three children, she cannot afford medical aid and relies on the state for her treatment. The cost of keeping up with her state-funded breast cancer treatment is still too high to keep up…
26 Oct 2022 2AM 13 min

Martin Bester gets emotional over breast cancer patient Adéle

Adéle was diagnosed with breast cancer, shortly after her divorce. As a mother and single breadwinner of three children, she cannot afford medical aid and relies on the state for her treatment. The cost of keeping up with her state-funded breast cancer treatment is still too high to keep up…
26 Oct 2022 2AM 7 min

Adéle was diagnosed with XXX-negative breast cancer

Adéle was diagnosed with breast cancer, shortly after her divorce. As a mother and single breadwinner of three children, she cannot afford medical aid and relies on the state for her treatment. The cost of keeping up with her state-funded breast cancer treatment is still too high to keep up…
26 Oct 2022 2AM 8 min

Benita shares how she fell victim to a dream wedding scam

On an episode of The Devi Show back in June, journalist and TV presenter Devi Sankaree Govender spoke to three women who fell victim to an alleged wedding competition scam. Each woman had the exact same story; where they entered a wedding show competition and won a 'dream wedding' to…
26 Oct 2022 1AM 4 min
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