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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Solly Mahlawule gets Angel-help to help live his passion once again

Solly Mahlawule, 35, is a brave anti-poaching game ranger - who almost lost his life in the line of duty. Solly started his life as a game ranger in 2011. On the night of 15 May 2022, Solly and his colleague were ambushed by poachers. They were both shot and…
23 Nov 2022 1AM 12 min

Solly Mahlawule was ambushed and shot by poachers

Solly Mahlawule, 35, is a brave anti-poaching game ranger - who almost lost his life in the line of duty. Solly started his life as a game ranger in 2011. On the night of 15 May 2022, Solly and his colleague were ambushed by poachers. They were both shot and…
23 Nov 2022 1AM 8 min

Mike Bolhuis deel simpatie oor Kruger-familie

Willem Kruger (29) wat op die 13de November 2022 omstreeks 01h15 by ‘n lodge tussen Morgenzon en Amersfoort vermis geraak het, nadat hy ‘n ram-partytjie bygewoon het, se liggaam is Dinsdag in die Vaalrivier gevind.
22 Nov 2022 10PM 1 min

Martin Bester talks about fake grid collapse claims

South Africans have been warned against sharing fake news after a widespread voice claimed a total grid collapse. In the voice note a man who claims to work for Old Mutual claims that South Africans should expect a total grid collapse.
22 Nov 2022 9PM 3 min

Viral voice note claims total grid collapse in SA

South Africans have been warned against sharing fake news after a widespread voice claimed a total grid collapse. In the voice note a man who claims to work for Old Mutual claims that South Africans should expect a total grid collapse.
22 Nov 2022 9PM 4 min

Vermiste Willem Kruger vermoedelik "in rivier beland" - Mike Bolhuis

Die ondersoek in verband met die vermiste 29-jarige Willem Kruger is steeds sterk aan die gang. Breakfast with Martin Bester het met spesialis ondersoeker Mike Bolhuis gepraat oor die insident. Volgens Bolhuis is daar sterk vermoede dat Kruger se bakkie in die Vaalrivier in Mpumalanga opgeïndig het.
21 Nov 2022 9PM 1 min

We compare some of the FIFA World Cup anthems

The opening ceremony of the 2022 Fifa World Cup in Qatar has sparked controversy all over the world. For many, however, it also brought along a great sense of nostalgia as snippets of previous world cup anthems were played.
21 Nov 2022 9PM 4 min

South African pre-match anthem has Mzansi buzzing

South African social media users went crazy after Saturday's national anthem performance before the Springboks-Italy Test match. Singer Nicole Magolie's rendition of the National Anthem sparked a lot of reaction on social media due to her lagging performance.
21 Nov 2022 1AM 4 min

Listeners share horrifying stories of theft

Tayla Wagner a local Johannesburg woman shared her story of phone theft on the Facebook group 'I Love Fourways'. Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to Wagner about the incident to find out more. The young woman recalled the incident when she and her friend were waiting for an Uber at…
20 Nov 2022 9PM 2 min

"This happens every night": Woman's phone snatched at local potrol station

Tayla Wagner a local Johannesburg woman shared her story of phone theft on the Facebook group 'I Love Fourways'. Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to Wagner about the incident to find out more. The young woman recalled the incident when she and her friend were waiting for an Uber at…
20 Nov 2022 9PM 7 min

Charlize Theron says Afrikaans "is a dying language"

Actress Charlize Theron sparked controversy among South Africans after she made claims about the Afrikaans language. "There's about 44 people still speaking it. It's definitely a dying language; it's not a very helpful language," she said in the interview.
16 Nov 2022 9PM 4 min

Is Martin Bester anti-cuddling?

Pro Cuddling SA, South Africa's first cuddling service, has received a lot of positive feedback and returning customers. Pro Cuddling SA owner Florence Letswalo joined Breakfast with Martin Bester to talk about the first-of-its-kind service.
15 Nov 2022 11PM 2 min

Here's how to hire a cuddler in South Africa

Pro Cuddling SA, South Africa's first cuddling service, has received a lot of positive feedback and returning customers. Pro Cuddling SA owner Florence Letswalo joined Breakfast with Martin Bester to talk about the first-of-its-kind service.
15 Nov 2022 11PM 7 min

A young dad gets R110,000 to save his eyesight

Mpho, 37, is in the real estate industry. He has a wife and two sons, 13 and 3, who depend on him. He is a committed father and breadwinner of his family. Mpho was diagnosed with diabetes some 13 years ago. He has been managing his condition, however, the diabetes…
15 Nov 2022 10PM 10 min
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