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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R&B icon Brandy set for two-night Pretoria concert this December

Gauteng music lovers are in for a treat this festive season as Grammy-winning R&B icon Brandy brings the heat at the 2026 All White Soul Sessions Concert Tour Experience, brought to you by Remoakantse Holdings and Your No 1 Feel Good station, Jacaranda FM.
21 Jul 2AM 1 min

Unemployed mom wins R1 million on Jacaranda FM

After six weeks of cash calls, Golden Ticket qualifiers and exciting elimination rounds, Jacaranda FM welcomed a brand-new millionaire. Kamogelo Qolosha, an unemployed single mother from the Eastern Cape, walked away with the R1 million grand prize during the Goldrush Make Me A Millionaire finale on Breakfast with Martin Bester.
21 Jul 1AM 16 min

South African superstar Tyla gets her own Bratz doll

South Africa’s Grammy-winning pop star Tyla has been honoured with her very own Bratz doll, celebrating her fashion and superstar status. The ‘Water’ singer and the global doll brand announced their collaboration on Instagram, unveiling what the doll will look like.
21 Jul 1AM 3 min

Devi Sankaree Govender warns about new South African scam

Devi Sankaree Govender is a South African media icon. Her reputation as an award-winning investigative television journalist has been cemented by decades of bold, brave and fearless reporting that holds governments, companies and individuals to account. Govender joined Breakfast with Martin Bester to talk about the success of 'The Devi…
16 Jul 2AM 25 min

SA Rugby confirms it will review ticket pricing

SARU president Mark Alexander confirmed that the organisation had taken note of concerns over ticket pricing and is planning to review the pricing of certain ticket categories. "We take full ownership of this matter and are committed to ensuring that our ticketing structure reflects accessibility and sustainability. "Supporters' passion and…
14 Jul 3AM 3 min

Asking For A Friend: My new partner treats his kids better than he treats mine

Managing blended families and relationships between children and new partners is not always easy. That being said, many people manage to build beautiful blended families, bringing together children, parents and partners. Unfortunately, that is not always the case, as seen in this week's Asking For A Friend on Breakfast with…
14 Jul 2AM 14 min

16-year-old Haaland's rap song goes viral

Manchester City football star Erling Haaland is one of the biggest names in football, and during the 2026 FIFA World Cup he made an even bigger name for himself. The Norwegian striker became so popular that fans discovered a rap song he released as a 16-year-old in 2016. Using the…
13 Jul 5AM 3 min

Is it right to have an AI actress in a feature film?

Virtual actress Tilly Norwood, who has not been cast in a film since her career was launched in autumn 2025, may finally be getting her breakthrough role. Her creators, studio Particle 6, said on Monday that they will create a feature film for her to star in. The film will…
8 Jul 1AM 3 min

Future 50: Two employees, one bold decision - The story behind Tensile Rubber Hoses

Sometimes the biggest business success stories begin with people who simply know their craft better than anyone else. For Wayne Da Costa and Gideon Monyelekgau, that journey started on the factory floor of Tensile Rubber Hoses in Rosslyn, Gauteng. Long before they became business partners, they spent years learning every…
7 Jul 3AM 6 min

Asking For A Friend: My boyfriend wants to wait for marriage and I don’t

What do you do when your partner wants to wait until marriage and you don't? Well, this is this week's Asking for a Friend predicament. Anonymous wrote to 'Breakfast with Martin Bester and said her boyfriend wants to wait until marriage before they have sex, but she doesn't want to…
7 Jul 2AM 14 min

SARS will be tracking your international travels from 1 July

The South African Revenue Service has announced that, starting 1 July 2026, travellers entering or leaving South Africa through air, land, sea and rail ports will be required to submit an online traveller declaration before travelling.
7 Jul 12AM 3 min

S'dumo Mtshali on 'The Polygamist': 'Us men are not all like Jonasi'

He is the man behind one of television’s most hated characters, but behind the character is a talented actor with an impressive body of work spanning film, television and streaming platforms. S'dumo Mtshali joined ‘Breakfast with Martin Bester’ to give fans a behind-the-scenes look at the global phenomenon that is…
2 Jul 3AM 33 min

Here’s the new R50 000 Secret Sound and how to enter

Listeners stand the chance to win R50,000 if they correctly guess the Secret Sound. Listen to Breakfast with Martin Bester every weekday from 06:00 to 09:00 to see if you can guess the next sound. To enter, all you need to do is WhatsApp "SECRET" to 084 850 0942 and…
1 Jul 2AM 1 min

Mexican fans try to keep Ecuador team awake at hotel ahead of World Cup clash

Social media was set ablaze after video footage of Mexican football fans hooting and making noise outside the Ecuadorian team’s hotel ahead of the match made the rounds. Mexican fans attempted to give the team a sleepless night after they gathered outside the Westin Hotel in Santa Fe. From midnight…
1 Jul 12AM 3 min

Naomi Osaka turns heads with Wimbledon opening match outfit

Osaka is renowned for turning heads with her on-court outfits, but making them compatible with Wimbledon's strict dress code required some special inspiration. Japan's four-time major winner paid tribute to her country's culture by arriving for her opening match at the All England Club in an elegant, full-length kimono. The…
30 Jun 3AM 5 min
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