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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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5,105 Episodes

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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

Lloyd Cele's 'The First Noel' cover will giver you goosebumps

Johannesburg will be treated to the smooth sounds of Lloyd Cele who will be there singing some of his favourite carols. He joined Martin and Tumi and gave us a haunting rendition of 'The First Noel'.

24 Nov 2017 12AM 6 min

Martin and Tumi get advice for the future from clairvoyant

With the year coming to an end, Martin and Tumi spoke to a clairvoyant about what lies ahead for the two of them. Robynne is a clairvoyant from Centurion and she shared some valuable advice for both Breakfast Hosts.

23 Nov 2017 11PM 2 min

Breakfast Show listeners share confessions of cheating

Martin and Tumi's 'Confession Session' seemed to have opened up a can of worms, as many listeners took to their Whatsapp to send us their stories and experiences with cheaters.

23 Nov 2017 1AM 3 min

What type of birthday party should Martin and Tumi have? (Part 2)

The 22nd of December will be a day of celebration as our two Breakfast Show hosts will not only celebrate another year of achieving greatness, but their first birthday together. A few children gave them some suggestions too.

23 Nov 2017 12AM 3 min

What type of birthday party should Martin and Tumi have?

Martin and Tumi are thinking about throwing a huge birthday bash, but they need your help in figuring out what type of party to have.

22 Nov 2017 11PM 3 min

Good Morning Angels: Community comes together to give baby Markus a fighting chance

Soon after his birth, baby Markus was diagnosed with a very rare brain condition - Metacondrial disease. The disease affects brain development and causes him to suffer from epileptic fits and seizures.

22 Nov 2017 1AM 8 min

Martin and Tumi speak to political journalist Mighty Jaimy about the current state of Zimbabwe

Robert Mugabe has officially handed in his resignation. The Zimbabwean president's resignation follows mounting pressure for him to step down as head of state. Martin and Tumi spoke to a political journalist about the current state of the country.

22 Nov 2017 12AM 3 min

Martin gets wordy in 'Alphabeticall'

Imagine if you had to start every reply during a conversation with the next letter of the alphabet? With 26 letters of the alphabet, it may seem easy at first, but it's not... We put Martin's quick-thinking to the test and called up a local bottle store. It seems like…

21 Nov 2017 12AM 4 min

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