Is it more expensive to raise boys or girls?

Sidney Hill was driving out of his Pinetown driveway for a quick trip to the shops with his children when he noticed a car behaving suspiciously. It moved closer, stopped and crept forward again. Then, as his family came under attack, Hill had to act fast to protect them. The…

Social media can expose children to serious harm, while posts, messages and even shares can carry legal consequences. Speaking to Breakfast with Martin Bester, digital law expert Emma Sadleir urged parents to understand the risks and make sure their children know they can ask for help.

Breakfast with Martin Bester caught up with two-time Rugby World Cup winner Kwagga Smith after he joined the Vodacom Bulls. He also explained how he got his name and spoke about his road to recovery after an injury.

If you've spent even a few minutes on the internet in 2026, you’ve probably come across the word “maxxing”. It has become so popular, in fact, that the term has earned Dictionary.com’s 2026 Word of the Year title. The term comes from "maximising" and describes taking something as far as…

An anonymous listener is asking for advice after becoming uncomfortable with one of her boyfriend’s friendships. She wrote to Breakfast with Martin Bester to share her concern. Speaking to the team on air, she explained that the friend would not let her and her boyfriend leave when they visited, and…