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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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Some residents took matters into their own hands to clean up a neglected street corner. Breakfast with Martin Bester praised the community members for this initiative, saying that sometimes the reality is that South African residents have to take matters into their own hands.
Based in Umgeni Business Park in Durban, Supafoods has established itself as a trusted manufacturer and supplier within South Africa's bakery and food supply sector.
A Cape Town woman reportedly claimed her R834,000 Lotto prize on the very day it was set to expire. Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke about rare incidents, and this is what they had to say.
Breakfast with Martin Bester recently focused on one of the biggest safety concerns facing motorists and pedestrians. Pedestrian-related incidents on major highways remain a major concern, with many pedestrians dangerously crossing highways and posing significant risks to both themselves and unsuspecting drivers.
Breakfast with Martin Bester has a new Secret Sound worth R50,000. Can you guess it? On Thursday, 5 February, one listener gave her guess for the Secret Sound and, without knowing it, dropped a massive hint. This listener just dropped a massive Secret Sound hint without knowing.
Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry, the touring series between the Springboks and the All Blacks, held every four years, returns in 2026 with a historic twist. Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke about the exciting event and touched on some of the insane ticket prices.
Breakfast with Martin Bester has been the biggest supporters of sport in South Africa. The team has spoken to rugby legends, Olympians, strong men and women, and other huge sports fans - everything to do with sport. Here is a short clip to prove that we are the No. 1 supporter of sport in South Africa.
Springbok-slot Franco Mostert en sy vrou, Juan-Ri, het hulle 10de huweliksherdenking gevier deur ’n tweede huwelikseremonie te hou waar hulle kinders ook teenwoordig kon wees. Martin Bester het die paartjie gelukgewens en meer gesels oor die spesiale dag.
Springs Boys' High School on the East Rand of Johannesburg has implemented a no-cellphone policy during school hours. The school posted the notice on its Facebook page, stating that the policy will be effective from Monday, 2 February 2026. Breakfast with Martin Bester saw this post and debated whether schools should ban cellphones. This is what the team and our listeners had to say.
CK Advertising, based in Cape Town, was founded by Corne Krige. CK Advertising provides branding and event support services to businesses across South Africa. The company designs and supplies branded clothing, corporate gifts, banners, gazebos, and outdoor media, assisting clients at events, branch activations, and other brand-facing environments.
Breakfast with Martin Bester asked listeners a very simple question: should your partner always join you at family gatherings, or is it okay if they say no sometimes?
This weekend saw the Sharks beat the Stormers 36–24 at Kings Park Stadium in Durban.
The visiting team and eventual victors started the United Rugby Championship derby fixture strongly, already scoring in the 35th second.
Unfortunately for the Sharks, the victory didn't come without some controversy.
Social media was flooded with comments after Sharks wing Jaco Williams scored a try that many felt should not have been awarded.
With the ball already over the try line, Stormers fullback Warrick Gelant was on his way to pick it up when Williams quickly ran towards the ball, applying pressure while it was over the try line.
Amor Vittone het Woensdag, 29 Januarie, die fantastiese nuus gedeel dat sy en haar nuwe liefde, Marius van Biljon, verloof is. Breakfast with Martin Bester het met Vittone en Van Biljon gesels om meer uit te vind oor hoe die verlowing verloop het.
Martin Bester, Philicity Reeken, and Xola Nthsinga spoke about the historic R178 million PowerBall jackpot win. They shared how they would spend the prize money if they won.
Martin Bester has been wondering why some Afrikaans people choose to speak to each other in English. The conversation quickly broadened to South Africans as a whole, exploring why people sometimes opt not to speak to one another in their home language. This is what South Africans had to say.
Breakfast with Martin Bester has a new Secret Sound worth R50,000. Can you guess it?
Which rugby team do you support when one son is a Vodacom Bulls player and the other a Lions player? South African rugby stars and brothers David and Richard Kriel shared how their dad shows support for both of them. They also spoke about their upcoming game against each other and played a fun round of 'Who's More Likely'.
Martin Bester - or rather, a friend of Martin Bester - needed some advice on how to tell a friend you don’t like their partner. This is what the Breakfast with Martin Bester listeners had to say.
A Paediatric Neurologist recently ranked popular kids’ shows in terms of how good they are for your children to watch.
On Friday, 23 January, one lucky Breakfast with Martin Bester listener became R50,000 richer after they correctly guessed the Roblox Secret Sound.
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