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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4,840 Episodes
920 – 940

Is it is chivalry when a man pays for dinner?

Some might say it's a man's duty to cover the bill when going out, while others agree that it should not be expected. After a tweet by radio DJ and musical artist Mo Flava, the Breakfast with Martin Bester discussed whether men should indeed be expected to pay the bill.
10 Oct 2022 4AM 3 min

Should men pay for the bill when going out?

Some might say it's a man's duty to cover the bill when going out, while others agree that it should not be expected. After a tweet by radio DJ and musical artist Mo Flava, the Breakfast with Martin Bester discussed whether men should indeed be expected to pay the bill.
10 Oct 2022 4AM 3 min

A young boy and his mom gets an entire room makeover

Wednesday on Good Morning Angels, the angels come together with a big surprise for a single mom and her son after he was diagnosed with a degenerative disease with no cure and a limited life expectancy.
7 Oct 2022 12AM 5 min

Alleged police impersonators "target" motorists

Thursday on Breakfast with Martin Bester we spoke to Jonty Walls, who claims that he was stopped and harassed by what he says were possible police impersonators. Walls recalled the incident as being frightening but says he fears for other people that this could also happen to.
6 Oct 2022 2AM 10 min

Arriving at matric farewells in coffins are apparently NOT strange!?

For many students, their matric farewell is their one chance to truly express themselves and pull out all the stops. One aspect of South African matric farewells that are always a talking point is extravagant arrivals. Students come dressed in their best and most creative formal clothes, but it is…
6 Oct 2022 2AM 4 min

The angels help a young boy with an incurable disease

Justin Ouwenkamp was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a syndrome that hinders the brain from sending the correct signals for muscles to function. It is a degenerative disease, with no cure and a limited life expectancy.
5 Oct 2022 2AM 5 min

WhatsApp launches most anticipated feature yet

The Meta-owned instant messaging platform WhatsApp has announced that it's saying goodbye to the 'online' status. This means that users' contacts will not be able to know whether they are 'online' or currently active on the app.
5 Oct 2022 1AM 2 min

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
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