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Breakfast with Martin Bester

Martin Bester has been driving Mzansi to work and keeping us company, or in stitches, or in 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 annual award-winning show, but more importantly, he knows what his audience wants to hear. Martin Bester responds with beautifully crafted storytelling that genuinely builds anticipation and a community around that "What’s next?!" moment.

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5,073 Episodes

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Martin and Tumi get serious and give arm wrestling a go

If you've ever arm wrestled, you would know that it's not as easy as it looks, but if there's one guy who can set you up for success in this sport, it's Francois…

25 Jan 2018 12AM 4 min

We will have strength in numbers at this years Sisters with Blisters!

Unite with 1st for Women and Jacaranda FM as we join forces for women, because when we come together, the more support we give the bigger difference we make and the more lives we change.

25 Jan 2018 12AM 2 min

How much pocket money should children receive?

Breakfast Show hosts Martin Bester and Tumi Morake are on a mission to develop a new 'pocket money rate card' for parents.

24 Jan 2018 11PM 6 min

Kids share hilarious 'I'm so broke that...' answers

The last stretch of January doesn't only have parents digging deep into their pockets…

24 Jan 2018 12AM 4 min

Confession Session: Woman shares embarrassing story of mother's guilty pleasure

One listener shared with Martin and Tumi a gift she had received while at school that will shock you. As for her mother's reaction to the gift - it will shock you even more!

23 Jan 2018 1AM 1 min

Confession Session: Have you ever returned a gift?

When it comes to gifts, have you ever received something that you did not want and returned it?

23 Jan 2018 12AM 7 min

Kids tell us what 'feminism' means to them

Breakfast Show hosts Martin Bester and Tumi Morake asked a number of children what they understand by the term 'feminism'.

22 Jan 2018 11PM 3 min

How broke are you?

Many shared with Martin and Tumi how broke theyr are by completing the sentence: "I'm so broke that..."

22 Jan 2018 12AM 4 min

Are you a stingy parent?

Martin Bester and Tumi Morake gave the kids the opportunity to share with them which of their parents are stingy - it's hilarious!

22 Jan 2018 12AM 5 min

Schalk Bezuidenhout over the moon re his crocheted mankini

Get ready, because Schalk Bezuident will be cruising in his crocheted mankini.

18 Jan 2018 12AM 4 min

Hilarious moment kids tell which of their parents should go back to school

These kids held nothing back while sharing with us which of their parents need to go back to school.

17 Jan 2018 11PM 2 min

Good Morning Angels: Tornado-ravaged Laerskool Protearif reopens thanks to Jacaranda FM listeners

In October last year, Laerskool Protearif in Krugersdorp suffered major structural damage due to a tornado. After months of rebuilding, the school reopens today thanks to the help of our Jacaranda FM listeners.

17 Jan 2018 12AM 3 min

Danone nutritionist shares insights into healthy eating and #DayOne campaign

It's important to know what's healthy and Danone's #DayOne campaign is here to help.

17 Jan 2018 12AM 3 min

Kids share what's in their lunch box on their first day of school

It's always great to have a great lunch box on your first day back at school.

16 Jan 2018 11PM 3 min

Martin Bester gets schooled by his high school teacher

Matriculating from Hoërskool Framesby in Port Elizabeth, some of Bester's fondest memories were from the classroom during English.'Tinky' and 'Teeny-Bopper' were among some of the nicknames given to Bester during his time in high school. How embarrassing! Take a listen to the surprise call.

16 Jan 2018 12AM 3 min