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 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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Asking For A Friend: Why do people in big cars drive so badly?

Road rage is a growing issue on South African roads, with everyone accusing the next person of being a bad driver. Very often, people in big cars blame people in small cars for being bad drivers, and vice versa. In this week’s Asking For A Friend, Anonymous feels that people…
18 Aug 2AM 18 min

Tyla takes on iconic rides at Gold Reef City

Despite her rise to global stardom, South African singer Tyla has not forgotten her roots. After accepting her second AfriPure International Achievement Award at the South African Music Awards (SAMAs), the global star treated fans to an official takeover of the famous Gold Reef City. The ‘Water’ hitmaker took over…
18 Aug 1AM 3 min

Meet the viral Zimbabwean taking social media by storm with his Afrikaans quest

Join us for a delightful dive into Jigo Jordan's Afrikaans adventure! With just five months on the clock, this Zimbabwean Uber driver has everyone smiling as he learns Afrikaans through children's books. Listen in for laughs, cultural insights, and the heartwarming tale of a man on a mission to connect…
17 Aug 3AM 8 min

Cyril's clock it moment: Martin and the team weigh in

Join the Breakfast crew as they dive into Cyril Ramaphosa's viral “clock it” moment that got everyone talking. With their trademark humour and down-to-earth vibe, Martin and the gang chat about whether there’s an age limit for trendy phrases. Tune in for a lively discussion that mixes laughs with real…
17 Aug 3AM 2 min

Bryan Habana on leadership lessons from sport and business

Ahead of his address at the MANCOSA Jacaranda FM Business Breakfast, Springbok legend Bryan Habana joined Martin Bester and the Breakfast team live from VodaWorld to talk leadership lessons from professional sport, the five non-negotiables he believes drive success, and what leading a mostly-female fintech team taught him about unlearning…
17 Aug 3AM 14 min

Iconic music trio Jamali get emotional over beautiful fan message

Their comeback single, 'Ohema', an Afro-infused pop track from their EP, was released on 24 July 2026. 'Ohema' is derived from the Akan word for "queen" (or Ohemaa) in Ghana. The project marks both a return and a reinvention, staying true to the emotional storytelling and soaring vocal performances that…
14 Aug 3AM 12 min

'The Rock' explores music career with release of new song

American star Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is showing the world that he is his own kind of triple threat. From being a professional wrestler to having an illustrious acting career and now potentially moving into the world of music, The Rock is proving there is very little he can’t do…
13 Aug 5AM 2 min

Panyaza Lesufi reveals plans to fight crime and fix Gauteng's service delivery

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi joined Breakfast with Martin Bester for his first-ever live interview on Jacaranda FM, where the team made sure the province’s most pressing issues were put directly to him. From crime and potholes to water, electricity, rates and taxes, Breakfast with Martin Bester gave listeners the opportunity…
13 Aug 4AM 43 min

Beyoncé sued over 2022 hit song: Original vs sampled version

Global superstar Beyoncé is being dragged to court over an alleged unauthorised sample in her 2022 hit ‘Alien Superstar’ from her ‘Renaissance’ album. A company called Hirose Enterprise and a producer named Shuji Hirose are suing Queen B for alleged copyright infringement. According to TMZ, Hirose claims to own the…
12 Aug 1AM 2 min

The hilarious UK politician Count Binface is turning heads

The self-described "intergalactic space warrior" from the fictional planet Sigma IX takes on hardline anti-immigration politician Nigel Farage on Thursday in the Clacton by-election, triggered when the Reform UK leader resigned in a shock move. With Farage running again for his seat, none of the UK's mainstream political parties are…
12 Aug 1AM 2 min

Future 50: Vula Medical makes specialist knowledge travel

A preventable case of blindness inspired Dr William Mapham to build a platform connecting frontline health workers with specialists when their patients need them most. As a young doctor working at a rural hospital in the Eastern Cape, Dr William Mapham encountered a patient with an eye condition he could…
11 Aug 6AM 6 min

Asking For A Friend: When is it okay to ask to speak to the manager?

Most of us have been in situations where we’ve experienced bad customer service. In recent times, complaining about bad service or asking to speak to the manager has become synonymous with “Karen” behaviour. Granted, there are many instances where customers are in the wrong and still complain about bad service…
11 Aug 2AM 30 min

Hilarious moment politician joins council meeting from bathroom

The moment a New Zealand councilwoman joined an online council meeting from her bathroom has gone viral, leaving internet users in stitches. To make matters worse, City Councillor Jo Galer’s washing was also on full display as it dried behind her. While some people would have died of embarrassment, it…
7 Aug 12AM 1 min

Celebrating 140 years of innovation with the most tech-advanced Mercedes-Benz yet!

As the inventor of the automobile, Mercedes-Benz is celebrating 140 years of innovation in 2026, and Jacaranda FM and Breakfast with Martin Bester are celebrating with them. We spoke to Mercedes-Benz South Africa's Head of Customer Connection, Mayur Bhana, about the new Mercedes-Benz CLA. It is the most technologically advanced…
6 Aug 7AM 11 min

Would South Africans benefit from an official Men’s Day?

A new bill aimed at addressing absent fatherhood and mental health issues affecting men has been proposed. According to The Citizen, Nikita Harris from Legacy Nation said that when men step up, “households stabilise and communities heal”. This is exactly what she hopes to achieve with her MENPOWERED campaign and…
6 Aug 2AM 6 min
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