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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Can we stop judging each other for the way we pronounce things?

Breakfast with Martin Bester shared a hilarious video of a South African man that went viral for his performance of 'Nkalakatha'. This opened an entire discussion about how South Africans judge each other for the way we pronounce things in other people’s languages.
4 Mar 1AM 2 min

Future 50: Olympic Paints - Second-generation innovation

Olympic Paints has been part of South Africa’s manufacturing landscape since 1981. Founded by Niran Purbhoo, the company began as a local paint manufacturer supplying interior and exterior coatings to the domestic market.
4 Mar 12AM 8 min

Asking For A Friend: I have a crush on my brother-in-law

Anonymous has a serious issue, and she asked Breakfast with Martin Bester and our listeners for help. In the first official Asking For A Friend, an anonymous listener shared that she has a crush on her brother-in-law.
3 Mar 11AM 17 min

Unveiling of new statues sparks controversy among residents

Durban is officially getting two new massive landmarks, but the R22 million price tag is already causing a stir among locals. Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke about the controversial statues, saying they understand how there could be controversy.
25 Feb 12AM 4 min

Flawless IT Solutions: From bedroom start-up to trusted IT partner

Flawless IT Solutions, founded by Wickus Aucamp, began long before it became the structured IT services company it is today. What started as a schoolboy interest in computers has developed into a thriving business providing outsourced IT support to organisations across South Africa.
24 Feb 2AM 9 min

Guess this sound and win R50,000

Martin Bester has a new Secret Sound and this time it's not easy! Can you hear what it is? If you correctly guess this sound, you could win R50,000.
24 Feb 1AM 1 min

These are the signs a South African is rich

According to South African content creator @drclaudiaskelton, there are telltale signs that a South African has money in 2026. The content creator posted a two-part video in which she listed the hilarious signs that a South African has money. Breakfast with Martin Bester asked listeners what they think the signs…
17 Feb 2AM 15 min

Melville woman 'showers' in the street amid water crisis

A Melville woman, pushed to her limits during the Johannesburg water crisis, expressed her frustration by taking a ‘shower’ in the street. Video footage circulating on social media shows the woman standing in the middle of the street washing her hair. Another protester pours water over her head, helping her…
16 Feb 1AM 2 min

The most common Valentine's gifts people buy

Valentine's Day is once again upon us. Around the world, people are celebrating love with gifts, acts of romance and lavish dinners. Breakfast with Martin Bester touched on the subject of Valentine’s gifts and also asked listeners what they think the most common Valentine's gifts are.
12 Feb 2PM 4 min
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