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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!

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4,811 Episodes
980 – 1000

Joe and Prudence share ALL about their Comrades wedding proposal

As he was completing the 90km Comrades Marathon last Sunday, Joseph Kagiso Ndlovu proposed to his girlfriend. Ndlovu pulled out a sign which read, “Prudence, will you marry me? Run 90km for you”, as he finished the marathon. On Tuesday 30 August, he revealed on Breakfast with Martin Bester that…
5 Sep 2022 2AM 6 min

Eben Etzebeth and Allan Alaalatoa "make up" after rugby altercation

Saturday's rugby match in Sydney saw a fuming brawl between South African rugby player Eben Ezteneth and Wallabies player Allan Alaalatoa. After a heated altercation on the rugby field at Saturday's match in Sydney, Eben Etzebeth and Allan Alaalatoa were seen making up in true rugby style!
5 Sep 2022 1AM 2 min

Finally! Prudence and Joe have six wedding venues to choose from

As he was completing the 90km Comrades Marathon on Sunday, Joseph Kagiso Ndlovu proposed to his girlfriend, Prudence Dick. Ndlovu pulled out a sign which read, “Prudence, will you marry me? Run 90 km for you”, as he finished the marathon.
5 Sep 2022 12AM 9 min

"Which brother?" - Ons vind meer uit oor broer-duo droomsindroom

Kirsten en Kyle Schlebusch, saam bekend as 'Droomsindroom' het Suid-Afrikaners behoorlik op hol gehad met hulle eerste enkelsnit 'Hey Sonneblom'. Die broer-duo het Vrydag op Breakfast with Martin Bester luisteraars bederf met 'n optrede van hulle bekende enkelsnit.
2 Sep 2022 2AM 4 min

Martin Bester tries his best Irish accent

Amazon Prime Video's 1 billion dollar gamble "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power," hits screens today. It goes back to J R R Tolkien's fictional Middle Earth world, thousands of years before the events of "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings." Today the team discussed…
2 Sep 2022 2AM 2 min

Martin Bester comes out as a proud dunker!

Martin Bester and the team discussed what people call dunking. Dunking refers to dunking food in drink, usually coffee. Martin Bester admitted that he is a proud dunker
2 Sep 2022 2AM 4 min

R50,000 for a special "mother" of 12 disabled children

Mpumeleo Sikhosana is a professional nurse from Etwatwa/Daveyton on the East Rand. She has always had the heart to serve and help those most in need. She became particularly aware of the plight of disabled children, who were left abandoned at hospital. Mpumeleo Sikhosana started the Siyathanda Stimulation Centre to…
31 Aug 2022 2AM 6 min

"These kids are easy to love" #GoodMorningAngels

Mpumeleo Sikhosana is a professional nurse from Etwatwa/Daveyton on the East Rand. She has always had the heart to serve and help those most in need. She became particularly aware of the plight of disabled children, who were left abandoned at hospital. Mpumeleo Sikhosana started the Siyathanda Stimulation Centre to…
31 Aug 2022 2AM 9 min

This is how you can reduce electricity and save money!

Justin Harrisons is a financial commentator and content creator. His TikTok account, moneytribe21, explores the electricity cost of everyday household items. He can also be heard on Jacaranda FM's own 'The Money Podcast'. In an exclusive interview on Breakfast with Martin Bester, Harrison shared some of his wisdom and money-saving…
30 Aug 2022 5AM 9 min

What is a wedding without a honeymoon? #JacaBreakfastWedding

As he was completing the 90-kilometre Comrades Marathon on Sunday, Joseph Kagiso Ndlovu proposed to his girlfriend. Ndlovu pulled out a sign which read, “Prudence, will you marry me? Run 90km for you”, as he finished the marathon. On Tuesday, he revealed, on Breakfast with Martin Bester, that his girlfriend…
30 Aug 2022 2AM 10 min

We just planned a wedding in less than an hour!

As he was completing the 90-kilometre Comrades Marathon on Sunday, Joseph Kagiso Ndlovu proposed to his girlfriend. Ndlovu pulled out a sign which read, “Prudence, will you marry me? Run 90km for you”, as he finished the marathon. On Tuesday, he revealed, on Breakfast with Martin Bester, that his girlfriend…
30 Aug 2022 2AM 14 min

Prudence and Joseph get a BIG surprise!

As he was completing the 90-kilometre Comrades Marathon on Sunday, Joseph Kagiso Ndlovu proposed to his girlfriend. Ndlovu pulled out a sign which read, “Prudence, will you marry me? Run 90km for you”, as he finished the marathon. On Tuesday, he revealed, on Breakfast with Martin Bester, that his girlfriend…
30 Aug 2022 2AM 5 min

We found the REAL #Prudence!

As he was completing the 90-kilometre Comrades Marathon on Sunday, Joseph Kagiso Ndlovu proposed to his girlfriend. Ndlovu pulled out a sign which read, “Prudence, will you marry me? Run 90km for you”, as he finished the marathon.
30 Aug 2022 1AM 6 min

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? It's Elon Musk!

Residents in the West Rand of Johannesburg came across a strange light in the sky on Monday 29 August. This sent social media users and Gauteng residents into a frenzy with many conspiracies making thier rounds.
30 Aug 2022 12AM 2 min

Are serial killers born or bred?

Dr Gérard Labuschange’s new book 'Profiler Diaries' will soon be available in stores. In this gripping book, former South African Police Service (SAPS) head profiler Dr Gérard Labuschagne, successor to the legendary Micki Pistorius, recalls some of the 110 murders and countless other bizarre crimes he analysed during his career.
29 Aug 2022 3AM 8 min

Dr Labuschagne says "Samurai Killer" Morne Harmse was not ready to be released

Dr Gérard Labuschange’s new book 'Profiler Diaries' will soon be available in stores. In this gripping book, former South African Police Service (SAPS) head profiler Dr Gérard Labuschagne, successor to the legendary Micki Pistorius, recalls some of the 110 murders and countless other bizarre crimes he analysed during his career.
29 Aug 2022 3AM 11 min

"Our ability to solve crime has dropped" - Dr Gérard Labuschagne

Dr Gérard Labuschange’s new book 'Profiler Diaries' will soon be available in stores. In this gripping book, former South African Police Service (SAPS) head profiler Dr Gérard Labuschagne, successor to the legendary Micki Pistorius, recalls some of the 110 murders and countless other bizarre crimes he analysed during his career.
29 Aug 2022 3AM 15 min
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