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

Was Eben Etzebeth eye-gouged first?

Springbok Eben Etzebeth received a red card in the match against Wales after he put his finger in the eye of flanker Alex Mann.

12-01
06:36

Ruhan du Toit deel opwindende nuus oor nuwe musiek

Afrikaans is Groot het vanjaar 'n bietjie anders gelyk toe daar 'n jakkals op die verhoog van die grootste Afrikaanse musiek­konsert verskyn het. Dit was nie die eintlike persoon wat agter die kunsmatige Afrikaanse musiek sit nie, maar eerder een van Afrikaans se mees geliefde sangers, Ruhan du Toit.

11-28
05:56

Lucky listener wins R50,000 after correctly guessing the Secret Sound

Martin Bester has a brand-new Secret Sound, and one lucky listener will win R50,000 if they can correctly guess the sound.

11-28
01:15

People with these 7 hobbies have higher IQs

People who engage in these seven hobbies are often found to have an above-average IQ.

11-28
06:58

7 myths you believed growing up that are not true

You might be shocked to know that these things are only myths.

11-27
10:36

How to deal with your partner's friends or family over the holidays

You might love your partner but struggle to get along with their loved ones. Here is how you can handle holiday time with them more smoothly. Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to a few listeners about how to deal with your partner's friends or family on holiday.

11-25
06:56

G20 insights from the Sous Sherpa Ambassador Xolisa Mabhongo

Breakfast with Martin Bester got the inside scoop on all things G20, from the food and gifts to the processes and outcomes of the summit, after speaking to Jacaranda FM journalist Anastasi Mokgobu and South Africa's Sous Sherpa Ambassador, Xolisa Mabhongo.

11-24
08:20

Behind the scenes of the G20 summit with Jacaranda FM journalist Anastasi Mokgobu

Breakfast with Martin Bester got the inside scoop on all things G20, from the food and gifts to the processes and outcomes of the summit, after speaking to Jacaranda FM journalist Anastasi Mokgobu and South Africa's Sous Sherpa Ambassador, Xolisa Mabhongo.

11-24
06:28

Here's a major clue to help you guess the latest Secret Sound

Martin Bester has a brand-new Secret Sound, and one lucky listener will win R50,000 if they can correctly guess the sound.

11-24
02:11

How to support the G20 Women's Shutdown without staying home

Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to Michael Benevolent Masina, a GBV activist and the Victim Support Lead at Women for Change, about Friday, 21 November’s G20 Women’s Shutdown.

11-20
07:38

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis shares exciting EFC event coming to the Mother City

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and South African UFC champion Dricus du Plessis teased South Africans with a major announcement over the weekend. The announcement promised that "something big is coming to Cape Town", and they weren't joking. On Monday, 17 November, the pair shared the exciting news of the EFC Knox Legacy Series 2026 that is coming to Cape Town.

11-18
06:43

The one rule parents should never compromise on

Breakfast with Martin Bester asked parents to share the one rule they will never compromise on when it comes to their children.

11-18
17:21

How are singers for national anthems at rugby matches chosen?

Red cards and national anthem flops! Despite South Africa's win, this past weekend's match against Italy was riddled with controversy. Breakfast with Martin Bester also spoke to former Springbok rugby public relations manager Annelee Murray about how exactly it works to get a singer to perform the national anthem.

11-17
09:49

Nick Mallett talks about Springbok lock Franco Mostert's red card

Red cards and national anthem flops! Despite South Africa's win, this past weekend's match against Italy was riddled with controversy. Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to former South African rugby player and presenter Nick Mallett about Mostert's red card.

11-17
10:54

The ideal age to stop clubbing

We asked listeners to share when they think people should stop clubbing, and this is what they had to say.

11-13
13:40

Bok van Blerk praat oor vliegtuig-noodlanding toe brandstofprop afkom

Die Suid-Afrikaanse sanger Bok van Blerk het onlangs 'n skokkende plasing op sosiale media gedeel. In sy plasing het die 'Lemoene'-sanger foto's van ’n vliegtuig gedeel en bekend gemaak dat hy ’n noodlanding moes maak nadat die vliegtuig se brandstofprop afgekom het. Breakfast with Martin Bester het met die sanger gepraat oor die insident.

11-12
05:32

Why are South Africans changing their profile pictures to purple?

More and more people are changing their profile pictures to purple, but why? Breakfast with Martin Bester delved into the reason South Africans are changing their profile pictures to purple and the deeper meaning behind it.

11-12
12:21

Ontmoet Suid-Afrika se sterkste 16-jarige vrou

Veané Nel is 'n 16-jarige Strongman-atleet van Rustenburg wat tans Hoërskool Bergsig Akademie bywoon. Nel het op Breakfast with Martin Bester gekuier om meer te deel oor haar passie en wat dit vat om een van Suid-Afrika se sterkste vroue te wees.

11-11
19:58

SA comedian Vafa Naraghi roasts Martin Bester

Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to South African comedian Vafa Naraghi about his one-man comedy show, ‘Becoming South African’, which traces his journey from growing up as a Persian boy in Mahikeng at the tail end of apartheid to becoming a multilingual performer who has lived and worked across South Africa.

11-10
24:03

The weirdest smells people actually like

Breakfast with Martin Bester asked listeners to share the weirdest smells they enjoy. This is what they said.

11-05
13:28

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