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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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What is the best thing about Madiba?

Martin Bester and Tumi Morake want to know what the best thing about Madiba is? They asked a few children to share their thoughts.

4 Dec 2017 11PM 1 min

Tumi Morake shares a few interesting facts you probably did not know about Nelson Mandela

Today marks the fourth anniversary of the death of African freedom icon and former South African President, Nelson Mandela.

4 Dec 2017 11PM 6 min

Zapiro on causing a stir and his new book 'Hasta la Gupta, baby!'

Martin and Tumi caught up with popular South African cartoonist Zapiro, whose controversial cartoons and books are always the talk of the town.

4 Dec 2017 1AM 10 min

Good Morning Angels: Bringing some festive cheer to a grandmother and her grandchildren

Good Morning Angels and Roman's Pizza have joined forces to bring some festive cheer to the lives of a very deserving grandmother and her two teenage grandchildren.

4 Dec 2017 12AM 8 min

Good Morning Angels: Laerskool Protearif is on the mend

Certain parts of Gauteng, especially the West Rand, was massively affected by the recent tornado. The powerful tornado swept through the area and destroyed Protearif Primary School.

4 Dec 2017 12AM 5 min

Tumi Morake gives the biggest clue to the R100,000 Secret Sound

If you know the sound, SMS 'Secret', your name and what you think it is to 37942.

3 Dec 2017 11PM 4 min

Bra Gigs calls Martin Bester out regarding Television show

In a hilarious outburst, Breakfast Show fan Bra Gigs called Martin Bester out for an old TV show he used to host. It was hilarious!

30 Nov 2017 1AM 1 min

Martin Bester comments on the use of animals in videos

If there is one thing Martin Bester is incredibly passionate about, it's animal conservation and the treatment of animals. He stumbled across a video using an elephant to assist in a proposal.

30 Nov 2017 1AM 3 min

Jacaranda FM's GM Kevin Fine delivers the 'State of the Station' address

The past few months have been incredible for Jacaranda FM, but we're not stopping anytime soon. Our General Manager, Kevin Fine, joined Breakfast Show hosts Martin Bester and Tumi Morake and touched on a few of the unforgettable moments we've had thus far.

30 Nov 2017 1AM 7 min

Illusionist Darcy Oake speaks to Martin and Tumi about his rise to fame

He joined Martin Bester and Tumi Morake to give us a glimpse into what he's bringing to Johannesburg in 2018.

30 Nov 2017 12AM 13 min

Lawyers Against Abuse is making a huge difference in Diepsloot

Martin and Tumi spoke to Lindsay Henson from Lawyers Against Abuse, an organisation that's making a huge difference to the lives of many in Diepsloot.

29 Nov 2017 1AM 11 min

Good Morning Angels: Helping to make a difference to Maretha's mobility

Good Morning Angels and AutoX joined forces to bring relief and mobility back to Maretha's life.

29 Nov 2017 12AM 6 min

Martin Bester shares his most embarrassing moment ever

While out at a restaurant picking up a takeaway, Martin Bester had no idea that he was about to face the embarrassment of having your bank card decline with a queue of people right behind him.

28 Nov 2017 11PM 7 min

When is the right time to have children?

Martin and Tumi asked their listeners if there is ever a right time to have children?

28 Nov 2017 12AM 2 min

London based journalist dishes on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's engagement

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's engagement has taken the world by storm and Martin and Tumi got word on the ground from a journalist in London.

27 Nov 2017 11PM 2 min

Martin and Tumi share their thoughts on Black Friday

Did you partake in the Black Friday madness? Take a listen to what Martin and Tumi did.

27 Nov 2017 1AM 4 min

Martin and Tumi hilariously 'crown' Adè van Heerden as Miss South Africa

With the help of former Miss South Africa Liesl Laurie, who is also our traffic presenter, van Heerden was presented with the title.Take a listen to the hilarious 'crowning' of Adé van Heerden as your new Miss South Africa 2017…

26 Nov 2017 11PM 5 min

Lloyd Cele on the joys of Christmas time with family

Will you be bringing your family for an evening filled with joy and love at this year's SPAR Carols by Candlelight with Jacaranda FM? Lloyd Cele will be there and he is super excited!

24 Nov 2017 1AM 4 min

Lloyd Cele - 'Cinderella' (live studio version)

There is just over a week to go until the SPAR Carols by Candlelight with Jacaranda FM kicks off, so Lloyd Cele joined Martin and Tumi to get you in the mood.

24 Nov 2017 1AM 1 min

Kevin Barbeau speaks to Martin and Tumi about the 16 Days of Activism campaign

Kevin Barbeau is the Director of Women and Men against Child Abuse and he spoke to Martin and Tumi about the cause that begins tomorrow.

24 Nov 2017 1AM 4 min

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