Breakfast with Martin Bester

Strange reasons for a break-up: Listeners shares bizarre stories

Most people have stories about parting ways and some we cannot believe! In many cases, they are truly absurd.

2 Feb 2021 12AM 10 min

Coronasomnia: What it is and how to treat it

Coronasomnia is definitely on the rise, with more people reported to be having trouble sleeping due to anxiety, depression and concerns over COVID-19. Have you experienced this? Sleep therapist, Anton Fourie advises.

1 Feb 2021 1AM 11 min

Currie Cup team talk: Martin Bester celebrates with Duane Vermeulen

The Blue Bulls walked away with a 26-19 victory over the Sharks in a Currie Cup final thriller. Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to captain, Duane Vermeulen about the win.

1 Feb 2021 1AM 12 min

Armed robbers strike at Rivonia restaurant

The incident happened on Sunday, 31 January and it is reported that cell phones, wallets and a watch were taken.

1 Feb 2021 1AM 5 min

End of an era: Musica to close down from 31 May 2021

What was the last CD you bought at Musica?

29 Jan 2021 1AM 4 min

Bakkies Botha vs John Smith: The ultimate final on Breakfast with Martin Bester

How well would you do in the Bakkies vs John quiz? Let’s try It out!

29 Jan 2021 12AM 10 min

Noah's Ark: South Africa's largest conservation project underway

Located by the coast it will include the largest aquarium in the world, 30 storey high geodomes that will recreate the environment of every continent in the world, from the Arctic to the Amazon rainforests, the Great Barrier Reef to every corner of the planet.

28 Jan 2021 2AM 8 min

Do you have a jealous partner? Listen to these crazy stories!

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…

28 Jan 2021 1AM 8 min

Afriforum discusses Ivermectin case on Breakfast with Martin Bester

AfriForum brought an urgent court application against SAHPRA and Dr Zweli Mkhize, Minister of Health.

28 Jan 2021 12AM 15 min

Helping our furry friends after Cyclone Eloise hits Graskop: GMA

Cyclone Eloise reached Graskop and brought 400 mm of rain in 24 hours.

27 Jan 2021 1AM 7 min

“The evidence of Ivermectin is flimsy” - Prof Salim Abdool Karim

What is the big buzz around Ivermectin and does it work?

27 Jan 2021 12AM 19 min

South Africa’s lockdown and school fees: Chairman of school governing body answers

With South Africa’s schools closed for more than six weeks due to the coronavirus lockdown, and no firm outline for when they will return, questions are being raised around the issue of school fees.

27 Jan 2021 12AM 11 min

Buy a reputable hand sanitiser – Toxicologist Gerhard Verdoorn

Washing hands at regular intervals during the day is viewed as essential but how safe is your sanitiser and those at the door of a grocery store?

26 Jan 2021 1AM 8 min

The psychological impact of lockdown. Mental coach weighs in

Lockdown has evoked many emotions in South Africans, so how do you keep motivating yourself during the pandemic?

26 Jan 2021 1AM 7 min

Comedian Alfred Adriaan on vaccines and the use of ‘Wilde Als’

“When is the vaccine coming? Ons sal nou moet Wilde Als drink!”

25 Jan 2021 2AM 7 min

Famous actor caught in gender stereotyping beer advert row

The actor, Gerard Butler, has been caught in a row after appearing in a beer advert.

25 Jan 2021 1AM 8 min

OUTsurance Pointsmen: OUT on Gauteng's roads again

After over a year without OUTsurance Pointsmen guiding traffic in the City of Gold, the free service to motorists has returned!

25 Jan 2021 1AM 2 min

EXCLUSIVE: Albert Frost releases new music on Jacaranda FM

For the past two decades the energetic performances of SAMA award winning blues/rock guitarist/singer Albert Frost has captured audiences worldwide.

25 Jan 2021 12AM 3 min

Johannesburg Consulate of the USA discusses Joe Biden’s first days in the oval office

Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to Heather Merrit, the Consul-General at the Johannesburg Consulate of the United States of America.

22 Jan 2021 1AM 5 min

Food items are getting pricier in South Africa, especially ginger

Have you noticed the price increase of certain food items in South Africa? You haven’t imagined it. Fruits, oils, and fats are among the big food categories that are driving food prices higher.

22 Jan 2021 1AM 8 min