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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Little Mix crowned the most successful group in UK

Little Mix have officially become the most successful group in UK history as their latest track ‘Sweet Melody’ tops the charts. The group with members Jesy Nelson, Perrie Edwards, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jade Thirlwall released their sixth studio album on 6 November 2020.
10 Nov 2020 12AM 3 min

Master KG bags MTV EMA Award!

Master KG thanked his fans in South Africa and across the world for their continued support after his song with Nomcebo received the Best African Act at the MTV European Music Awards.
9 Nov 2020 1AM 1 min

MY KID ROCKS: Drummer - Dominic McNabb

Drumroll for the… drummer. Well done to the talented 13-year-old Dominic McNabb! Dominic is from Danville in Pretoria and we're excited to have him part of the My Kid Rocks band!
9 Nov 2020 12AM 5 min

What is a 'one night stand' in Afrikaans?

A one-night stand is a single encounter in which there is an expectation that there will be no further relations between the participants. However, what is the phrase in Afrikaans?
9 Nov 2020 12AM 3 min

SPAR Carols by Candlelight presented by Jacaranda FM

Festive season is upon us and it’s almost time for SPAR Carols by Candlelight presented by Jacaranda FM. On 9 December at 18:00, 10 leading local artists will come together to celebrate the season of goodwill and joy.
6 Nov 2020 4AM 9 min

Analyst John Stremlau on the political race in USA

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…
6 Nov 2020 3AM 8 min

R25 000,00 could be yours! Here's a Secret Sound clue.

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…
5 Nov 2020 7AM 1 min
2200 – 2220