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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
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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Singer, businesswoman and media personality Amor Vittone has found love again, and standing by her side is businessman, radio presenter and MC Marius van Biljon, a man whose life was forever changed by profound loss. Speaking to Breakfast with Martin Bester, Vittone and Van Biljon opened up about their new relationship and also shared tips on how to make a relationship work.
Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to Prof. Gunnar Sigge, food scientist, associate professor and Head of the Department of Food Science at Stellenbosch University.
Sigge answered questions regarding food safety and explained the exact difference between use by, sell by and best before dates.
Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to Prof. Gunnar Sigge, food scientist, associate professor and Head of the Department of Food Science at Stellenbosch University.
Sigge answered questions regarding food safety and explained the exact difference between use by, sell by and best before dates.
The historical flooding that has hit the Kruger National Park and other parts of Limpopo and Mpumalanga has been declared a national disaster in South Africa.
More than 30 people have reportedly died in Limpopo and Mpumalanga following the floods.
Thousands have been left destitute after their homes were submerged, with many residents being moved to temporary shelters.
In Mpumalanga alone, assessed damage has exceeded R2 billion, with officials looking to rebuild homes and repair infrastructure.
One of the main areas hit by flooding is South Africa's Kruger National Park, which was closed to the public while the world-renowned park experienced historical floods.
Suid-Afrika se KI-musikant, Jakkals Vibes, het onlangs op Breakfast with Martin Bester se Friday Live opgetree – 'n eerste-van-sy-soort vertoning! Die Suid-Afrikaanse musikant Elster Pieterse het Jakkals Vibes verteenwoordig en saam met Martin Bester gesels oor kunsmatige intelligensie, Jakkals Vibes en die musiek. Die werklike persoon agter die musiek verkies om anoniem te bly, terwyl Pieterse die Jakkals Vibes-handelsmerk in die openbaar verteenwoordig.
Het jy al ooit gewonder hoe die bekende Britse sangeres se musiek in Afrikaans sou klink? In 'n onlangse sosiale media-video het die musikant en inhoudskepper Jana nuwe lewe aan een van Adele se grootste treffers gegee. Die Suid-Afrikaanse musikant het volgelinge vermaak met 'n Afrikaanse weergawe van Adele se 2021-treffer Easy on Me.
Martin Bester recently spotted a social media video by South African content creator Him asking online users if they know where Randburg actually ends and starts. He then asked listeners for their input and this is what they said.
Karens can finally get some rest. There is a new "Karen" on the block, as well as a male version of the famous name.
Breakfast with Martin Bester has a brand-new Secret Sound, and this time it's quite easy. Can you guess the sound and win R50,000?
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis talked about sports, politics, Helen Zille, his views on Trump and world politics, and a whole lot more on Breakfast with Martin Bester.
Martin Bester gave away R50,000 after one lucky listener correctly guessed the Secret Sound!
Online reports suggest that it’s twice as expensive to raise girls as boys. Breakfast with Martin Bester asked listeners to weigh in on whether they agree or not.
Bon Jovi is one of the world’s most influential rock bands, giving us iconic anthems such as 'Livin' on a Prayer', 'It's My Life' and 'Bed of Roses'.
In a recent social media video, South African musician, actor and presenter Sne Dlala gave the world a glimpse of what Bon Jovi might sound like if they were "Zulufied".
In the video, Dlala takes the iconic song 'It's My Life' and fuses it with traditional-sounding Zulu backing vocals and rhythms.
The result? A truly South African take on one of the world’s biggest songs.
Former Proteas captain and commissioner of the Betway SA20 spoke to Breakfast with Martin Bester about the success of the current season. The tournament has passed its halfway stage, with just four points separating the top four teams in the tournament. Smith also noted an increase in ticket sales and encouraged fans to show their support.
As of 12 January, The Pretoria Capitals have two more home games remaining this season against MI Cape Town and the Paarl Royals. Tickets are available on Ticketpro starting at R60.
Suid-Afrikaanse sanger en liedjieskrywer Roux is die man agter vele bekende liedjies soos ‘Tekkies Brand’, ‘Bietjie Benoni’ en ‘Vuil Coke’, en nou neem hy weer sy plek in die kollig in met nuwe musiek.
Na jare waarin Roux treffers vir ander kunstenaars geskryf het, het hy besluit dit is weer tyd om self in die kollig te tree, en in 2025 het hy ’n nuwe album, ‘Al Lankal’, sowel as nuwe enkelsnitte vrygestel.
As deel van sy terugkeer na die kollig het Roux die jaar afgeskop met die heel eerste Friday Live-optrede van 2026.
Martin Bester dropped a massive Secret Sound hint to guarantee a R50,000 winner on Monday, 12 January 2026.
East London-based non-profit organisation Gatekeepers South Africa has proposed a new legal drinking age of between 21 and 23 for the country. Breakfast with Martin Bester asked listeners whether they agreed or not.
With the new year in full swing, Martin Bester, Philicity Reeken, and Xola Ntshinga shared their predictions for what 2026 has in store for us.
If you think South Africans spent millions over the festive period, think again. It was far more.
On average, South Africans' drinking habits amount to a spend of about R400 million a day.
According to the Rethink Your Drink Campaign, South Africans spend billions of rand on alcohol over the 2025 festive period, averaging about R1 billion a day.
Your Feel-Good Morning show is back, and after a long and well-deserved holiday, Martin Bester had something to say about the breakfast buffets he saw over the holidays.
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