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
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Martin Bester challenges Derek Watts to a dance challenge

One might think that the 'Carte Blanche' presenter is a serious man, which is exactly what his new television ad seems to debunk. In a new Castle Lite television advertisement, Derek Watts hilariously acknowledges that many view him as a "really serious guy". On Monday, radio presenter Martin Bester challenged…
26 Sep 2022 12AM 8 min

Are some of THESE parents too judgemental?

Following a discussion on people's judgement of one another, Tanya, mom of 13-year-old Joshua, described the judgement and ridicule Joshua has faced for being gender fluid. The emotional mom also spoke about an incident in which Joshua was asked to leave a school because the other parents threatened to take…
23 Sep 2022 12AM 4 min

Gender fluid teen's mom speaks out about judgement over gender identity

Following a discussion on people's judgement of one another, Tanya, mom of 13-year-old Joshua, described the judgement and ridicule Joshua has faced for being gender fluid. The emotional mom also spoke about an incident in which Joshua was asked to leave a school because the other parents threatened to take…
23 Sep 2022 12AM 4 min

Did The Undertaker make an appearance at the Queen's funeral?

Trust South Africans to find the humour in any situation. Many world leaders made their way to England to attend Queen Elizabeth II's funeral, including our own President Cyril Ramaphosa. Another South African leader, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Naledi Pandor also made their way to the funeral.
22 Sep 2022 1AM 4 min

Do you remember THESE things from 2008?

Frans Steyn will wear the Springbok No 10 jersey for the first time in 14 years in Saturday's Rugby Championship Test against Argentina in Durban. The last time Steyn started at flyhalf for South Africa was back in June 2008, when Italy visited Newlands. Social media had a ball remembering…
22 Sep 2022 12AM 1 min

Is it okay to judge other parents?

Wednesday, on Breakfast with Martin Bester, our listeners had a heated debate on parents judging other parents. Most parents agreed that judging is not unacceptable, but others had a different point of view.
21 Sep 2022 3AM 8 min

The Angels come together to help our forgotten children

Advocate Anna Difo started her working life, as a prosecutor in the children’s court. She started New Jerusalem Children’s Home - 22 years ago - when HIV/Aids was rife and left scores of children orphaned. homeless and HIV-positive.
21 Sep 2022 3AM 10 min

Ever wondered what John Legend songs sound like in Zulu?

The 'All Of Me' singer launched a #OpenVerseChallenge on TikTok allowing users to duet to his song 'Nervous'. South African singer Mthandazo Gatya participated in the challenge and put his own unique South African twist on the song.
21 Sep 2022 1AM 2 min

Here's how loadhsedding is costing South Africans!

Today on Breakfast with Martin Bester the team discussed ways to maximise the shelf life of food items during loadshedding. Our listeners weighed in on how loadshedding is affecting their pockets.
21 Sep 2022 1AM 1 min

Emotional Lady Gaga breaks down on Instagram video

In a video posted on Instagram, the 'Born This Way Singer' explained that they could not continue with a show in Miami as part of the Chromatica ball. Lady Gaga detailed that the show had to be stopped due to lighting that was striking dangerously close to the performance.
20 Sep 2022 3AM 1 min

We sold our last #GoodMorningAngels Golf Day four-ball

After an absence of six years, we are super excited to announce: The Good Morning Angels Golf Day is back! For the first time ever, the Good Morning Angels Golf day will be hosted by the Irene Country Club on Friday 23 September 2022. The golf day presents the change…
19 Sep 2022 4AM 3 min

The battle is on for the last #GoodMorningAngels Golf day four-ball

After an absence of six years, we are super excited to announce: The Good Morning Angels Golf Day is back! For the first time ever, the Good Morning Angels Golf day will be hosted by the Irene Country Club on Friday 23 September 2022. The golf day presents the change…
19 Sep 2022 4AM 4 min

Here is our Her Perfect Pitch winner!

Women are invited to pitch their ideas to top female leaders at Jacaranda FM with one winning the grand prize worth over R500 000 to enrich their business. Today our MD Deirdre King announced the winner of Her Perfect Pitch.
19 Sep 2022 2AM 4 min

Are Candice Swanepoel and Kanye West dating?

After spending time together at New York Fashion Week, more dating rumours surrounding model Candice Swanepoel and rapper Kanye West have started streaming in.
19 Sep 2022 12AM 2 min
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