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
860 – 880

Things should never cost THIS much at family restaurants!

Following a discussion about kids' food, the Breakfast with Martin Bester team had a heated debate on the price of food at family restaurants. Some of our listeners had much to say on the topic, with many believing that restaurants are overpriced.
4 Oct 2022 2AM 7 min

Hilarious singing goat, Pablo, goes viral!

A video of a goat "singing" along to organ music at Worcester Cathedral has gone viral on social media. The Worcester Cathedral, shared the video on TikTok showing off the goat's hilarious singing ability.
4 Oct 2022 1AM 2 min

Wat dink Die Real Housewives van Pretoria REGTIG van mekaar?

Vanaf 13 Oktober wys Renske Lammerding, Marié Bosman, Talana Kuhn, Kiki La Coco, Mel Viljoen en Rhona Erasmus presies vir jou wat dit vat om in hulle hoëhakskoene te loop. Dis ’n eerste vir kykNET én ’n eerste vir die wêreld! Aanhangers van die Real Housewives-formaat kan nou uiteindelik uitsien…
3 Oct 2022 2AM 9 min

Die Real Housewives van Pretoria se Rhona Erasmus is 'n "oop boek"

Vanaf 13 Oktober wys Renske Lammerding, Marié Bosman, Talana Kuhn, Kiki La Coco, Mel Viljoen en Rhona Erasmus presies vir jou wat dit vat om in hulle hoëhakskoene te loop. Dis ’n eerste vir kykNET én ’n eerste vir die wêreld! Aanhangers van die Real Housewives-formaat kan nou uiteindelik uitsien…
3 Oct 2022 2AM 7 min

Die Real Housewives van Pretoria se Marié Bosman is "vriende" met almal

Vanaf 13 Oktober wys Renske Lammerding, Marié Bosman, Talana Kuhn, Kiki La Coco, Mel Viljoen en Rhona Erasmus presies vir jou wat dit vat om in hulle hoëhakskoene te loop. Dis ’n eerste vir kykNET én ’n eerste vir die wêreld! Aanhangers van die Real Housewives-formaat kan nou uiteindelik uitsien…
3 Oct 2022 2AM 8 min

Eskom CEO finds "strange device" in car

Whilst cleaning out his car on Friday last week, Eskom CEO André de Ruyter found that his car had been bugged with a "transceiver" that is "highly efficient in design". According to Sunday Times, De Ruyter discovered the "strange device" on the floor underneath the driver's seat.
3 Oct 2022 1AM 1 min

Trevor Noah quits as 'The Daily Show' host

The South African-born comedian Trevor Noah announced that he would be leaving 'The Daily Show' after seven years as the host. The 38-year-old shared his gratitude towards the show and the great opportunity it has been hosting the comedic current events program.
30 Sep 2022 2AM 3 min

Good Morning Angels assists Vernon Koekemoer with R30,000

Cassie has had 3 hip replacements since and is again lying in hospital in pain, with an infected hip joint. He has been unable to walk and work for the past four years, as he’s in constant pain and in need of medical assistance. The Good Morning Angels Fund will…
28 Sep 2022 2AM 12 min

Vernon Koekemoer's wife shares tragic news about her beloved husband

Cassie Booyse (Vernon Koekemoer) has had 3 hip replacements since and is again lying in hospital in pain, with an infected hip joint. He has been unable to walk and work for the past four years, as he’s in constant pain and in need of medical assistance.
28 Sep 2022 2AM 3 min

What makes your dad the best dad?

It is reported that the young royal, Prince George told one of his fellow classmates, "my father will be king, so you better watch out," after an alleged tussle on the playground. This led Martin Bester and the breakfast team to discuss the things that make our dad great. Here…
28 Sep 2022 2AM 5 min

"It's okay not to feel okay." - Fatima Seedat from SADAG

Zondo has now teamed up with SADAG to create more awareness around mental health issues. She believes that after the loss of her son, she should continue with the work he was passionate about - creating mental health awareness. Joining Zondo in an exclusive interview with Martin Bester on Tuesday,…
27 Sep 2022 3AM 13 min

Here's how could help create mental health awareness

Louisa Zondo, the mother of the late rapper Riky Rick, is trying to let her son's legacy live on by creating awareness around mental health issues. Zondo has now teamed up with SADAG to create more awareness around mental health issues. She believes that after the loss of her son,…
27 Sep 2022 3AM 10 min

We bet you didn't know the real meaning behind these words!

Although the popular treat M&M's has been around since 1941, many are still not aware of the actual meaning behind the brand's name. The Breakfast with Martin Bester team discussed the real meaning behind the popular candy's name as well as some other popular words.
27 Sep 2022 2AM 3 min

Riky Rick's mother shares more on the tragic loss of her son

Louisa Zondo, the mother of the late rapper Riky Rick is trying to let her son's legacy live on by creating awareness around mental health issues. After suffering from depression for a great deal of his life Ricky Rick took his own life in February 2022.
27 Sep 2022 2AM 11 min
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