Viral Afrikaans boy tries reading difficult English song lyrics

Loading player...
15-year-old Evan Jonk joined Breakfast with Martin Bester for a fun-filled morning after he went viral on social media for trying to pronounce difficult English words.
15 Oct 2025 5AM English South Africa News Commentary · Entertainment News

Other recent episodes

British actress Cynthia Erivo to play Miriam Makeba in new film

A major new film titled ‘The Road Home’ will tell the story of South African music giants Miriam Makeba and Hugh Masekela. ‘The Road Home’ is a musical drama that will feature British actress and singer Cynthia Erivo as Miriam ‘Mama Africa’ Makeba. Joining her is South Africa’s own Thabo…
28 Apr 1AM 3 min

The Top 10 Finalists for Date My Mom 2026

After receiving an overwhelming number of entries for Date My Mom, ‘Breakfast with Martin Bester’ had to narrow down the entries to a top 10 finalists list. Many children entered their moms, and after working through the emails about their moms, calling them on air and listening to their voice…
24 Apr 6AM 1 min

Majozi shares inspiring message for young musicians

On Friday, 24 April, the beloved South African artist Majozi took to the Friday Live stage on Breakfast with Martin Bester to perform his hit 'Waiting'. Speaking to Martin Bester, the 'Fire' singer told Breakfast with Martin Bester that he just wants to create and share his art without always…
24 Apr 3AM 14 min

Can you believe it has been two decades since Spotify first began?

To celebrate its 20th birthday, Spotify released its definitive lists of the most streamed artists, albums, songs, podcasts, and audiobooks since the platform launched. Although the streaming giant releases similar lists annually, this is the first time it has published lists of the most streamed of all time. To compile…
24 Apr 3AM 2 min

WhatsApp testing new paid subscription for users

Meta is exploring a new paid subscription for its global messaging app, WhatsApp, which will give users access to premium features. This move is part of a broader strategy to create an additional revenue stream that works alongside the company’s large advertising business. “WhatsApp is testing a new, optional subscription…
24 Apr 12AM 3 min