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
Daily English South Africa News Commentary · Entertainment News
5,060 Episodes
20 – 40

Asking For A Friend: My partner is still good friends with their ex

For some people, staying friends with an ex does not seem strange at all, but for others, it is a complete no-no. Anonymous wrote to Breakfast with Martin Bester about this exact predicament. Their partner is still good friends (emphasis on “good”) with their ex, and Anonymous wonders whether they…
30 Jun 3AM 10 min

Future 50: How two generations built a business around one growing need

Reliable water has become something many South Africans can no longer take for granted. For homes, shopping centres, retirement villages and schools, interruptions to the water supply can quickly disrupt everyday life. An organisation that stays one step ahead of this challenge is iWater Management, a family-owned business founded by…
30 Jun 3AM 5 min

Cape Town named World's Most Beautiful City for 2026

A total of 24 000 people around the world were asked to choose the most beautiful city, and the results are in! Cape Town has topped Time Out’s list of the World’s Most Beautiful Cities for 2026. According to Time Out, 86% of Capetonians said their city was beautiful.
29 Jun 3AM 5 min

Canadian rapper Drake wins R17 million after Bafana loss

Bafana Bafana went head-to-head with Canada on Sunday, 28 June. After a historic run in the FIFA World Cup, the national team unfortunately lost 1-0 in the Round of 32. As a result, Bafana Bafana were knocked out of the World Cup. Even though the nation could not be prouder…
29 Jun 12AM 3 min

A voice note for Thapelo Maseko

South Africa’s national football team made history after beating South Korea 1-0 on Thursday, 25 June. Bafana Bafana secured the historic victory in Monterrey, Mexico. This is the first time South Africa has competed in the FIFA World Cup since hosting the tournament in 2010. Now, for the first time…
25 Jun 4AM 3 min

Iconic SA footballer Mark Fish celebrates historic Bafana Bafana win

South Africa’s national football team made history after beating South Korea 1-0 on Thursday, 25 June. Bafana Bafana secured the historic victory in Monterrey, Mexico. This is the first time South Africa has competed in the FIFA World Cup since hosting the tournament in 2010. Now, for the first time…
25 Jun 3AM 5 min

Is wearing pyjamas during the school run inappropriate?

A Cape Town primary school has reminded parents that, while it understands that school runs can be a race against time, pyjamas are not appropriate attire when dropping off or picking up children from school. The school sent out a notice urging parents and guardians to help maintain a respectful…
24 Jun 2AM 14 min

The Breakfast with Martin Bester team is also excited about ‘Shrek 5’

The fifth instalment in the world-famous Shrek franchise has long been teased, and fans have finally been given their first look at ‘Shrek 5’. Universal Pictures released the official teaser trailer for the film, which is set to be released on 30 June 2027. The film franchise will return to…
18 Jun 1AM 1 min

Reacting to actor's surprise South African accent in new action blockbuster

One accent that tends to make headlines whenever even the best of the best Hollywood actors try to tackle it is the South African accent. The most infamous examples are Leonardo DiCaprio in 'Blood Diamond' and Matt Damon as Francois Pienaar in 'Invictus'. Not every actor can be an accent…
16 Jun 9AM 13 min

Join the Breakfast with Martin Bester FIFA World Cup teams!

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is here, and the Breakfast with Martin Bester team is ready to show their support. While everyone is obviously backing Bafana Bafana, each person was assigned two participating teams. Who do you think has the strongest picks?
11 Jun 5AM 14 min

Pillow-talk: How many times a week is normal?

Asking for a friend got very intimate this week. Anonymous asked how often couples should engage in a certain activity. Jacaranda FM listeners were not holding back and shared their bedroom secrets.
9 Jun 5AM 15 min
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