Breakfast with Martin Bester
News & Politics Podcasts
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
Location:
South Africa
Description:
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
Twitter:
@MartinBester
Language:
English
Contact:
27315709443
Email:
diane@ecr.co.za
Episodes
Sisters unite across oceans as one battles cancer
4/23/2025
From Perth to Polokwane: Despite being on two separate continents, Eloise Erasmus has been supporting her sister in her fight against cancer, and now, Good Morning Angels has stepped in to help Cynthia Erasmus access the treatment she needs. The Good Morning Angels Fund will assist Cynthia with R26,000 to cover the three chemotherapy sessions needed to shrink her tumour. We will also top that up to R50,000 to assist with the costs of the surgery.
Duration:00:12:22
South African Cardinal could be the next Pope
4/22/2025
Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to Fr. Chris Townsend from the Church of the Beatitudes in Zwavelpoort about what will happen next following the death of Pope Francis.
Duration:00:09:09
Eyewitness recalls man being run over and killed by bakkie
4/17/2025
Sarah Britten spoke to Breakfast with Martin Bester after witnessing the horrific incident in which a man was run over and killed by another man driving a bakkie.
Duration:00:07:31
Dad of two shot after intruders responded to his online ad
4/16/2025
Good Morning Angels assisted Desmond Sibiya in fighting back after he was shot by intruders who responded to an ad he posted online. The Good Morning Angels listener fund will assist Desmond with R100,000 towards his life-saving medical treatment after being shot in the stomach by intruders. Our friends at Ecomed Medical were listening, and they will donate the remaining R70,000 needed for Desmond to receive his life-saving medical treatment.
Duration:00:12:28
Meet the SA woman who is marrying two men
4/14/2025
In an interview with Martin Bester, Jo-Leen Geldenhuys, also known as the Pink Pitbull, opened up about her life and unconventional family dynamics. Jo-Leen is a dynamic and strong-willed individual, now widely known on social media, especially TikTok for her polyamorous relationship with two men.
Duration:00:16:31
How Trump tariffs will affect you and your family
4/14/2025
Martin Bester spoke to Dawie Roodt, founder, Director, and Chief Economist of the Efficient Group, about two economic issues currently impacting South African households: U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs and South Africa’s recent VAT increase.
Duration:00:26:55
Big surprise for trio cycling from Burgersfort to Cape Town
4/10/2025
Jacaranda FM's Good Morning Angels had a big surprise for the viral trio cycling from Limpopo, Burgersfort to Cape Town. Good Morning Angels will assist the trio on the remainder of their journey and help cover their overnight accommodation for the next four nights (to the value of R20,000).
Duration:00:09:14
LISTEN: Can you guess Martin Bester's new Secret Sound?
4/9/2025
Martin Bester has a brand-new Secret Sound, and one lucky listener will win R50,000 if they can correctly guess the sound.
Duration:00:01:09
Young woman will "see" again with help of AI smart glasses
4/9/2025
Good Morning Angels assisted Philadelphia Mkhondwane from Soweto to be part of life again by helping her acquire amazing AI smart glasses. The Good Morning Angels Fund will assist Philadelphia in acquiring her amazing AI smart glasses and cover some household expenses to make her and her family's lives a little easier with a donation of R50,000!
Duration:00:16:45
Eben Etzebeth shares health update after "another setback"
4/7/2025
Springbok Eben Etzebeth gave his estimation for when he will be back on the field after he suffered a concussion in December 2024 and recently faced yet another setback.
Duration:00:06:07
Quentin Coetzee wins R50,000 on the Secret Sound
4/4/2025
On Monday, 24 February, Breakfast with Martin Bester launched a brand-new Secret Sound for R50,000. Finally, after weeks of guessing, 'Breakfast with Martin Bester' listener Quentin Coetzee got the correct answer and won R50,000.
Duration:00:03:35
Young man gets the chance put on his graduation cap
4/2/2025
Kamogelo Nkosi has put in the hard work to finish his teaching degree, but now he needs some angel help for the last hurdle before graduation. The Good Morning Angels Fund will pay off Kamogelo's outstanding class fees of R40,500.00. We will also assist Kamogelo with funding towards his graduation clothing and robe, as well as transport and accommodation for him and his sister, who helped raise him, to attend the graduation ceremony in Pretoria next month. That’s a total donation of R50,000.00!
Duration:00:05:32
Assistance for young boy who lost arm in crocodile attack
3/26/2025
Seven-year-old Johandré Blom survived a crocodile attack, and now he needs help from the Angels to heal. Thanks to all our donors putting up their hands on Wednesday morning, Good Morning Angels managed to raise more than R300,000 for young Johandré.
Duration:00:21:32
Appel deel nuwe besonderhede oor gru-aanval op skoonpa
3/25/2025
In 'n gesprek met 'Breakfast with Martin Bester' het die sanger Appel meer besonderhede oor die aanval op sy skoonpa, Deon Gouws, gedeel.
Duration:00:07:45
Why marijuana edibles have been banned in South Africa
3/24/2025
'Breakfast with Martin Bester' spoke to Paul-Michael Keichel, an attorney of the High Court of South Africa, about the recent ban on marijuana edibles in the country.
Duration:00:09:41
Helping a family after losing a mom and son in a car crash
3/19/2025
Late afternoon on Monday, 10 March, the Van Aswegen family was on their way home after the children’s school activities. A car in the oncoming lane lost control and crashed head-on into the Van Aswegen family's vehicle. Little Karlu died on impact, and their mother, Karin, succumbed to her injuries on Tuesday evening. Power Build recently hosted its annual Golf Day, where funds were raised to support the community. From these proceeds, Power Build will donate R100,000 to Jurie van Aswegen to help him and Junique start anew during this difficult time.
Duration:00:14:35
Teachers share sad reality of being a teacher in South Africa
3/17/2025
A Gauteng teacher has taken to social media to explain why she is leaving education, citing the rise of "gentle parenting" as one of the main reasons. Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to teacher Landi and other educators who shared the shocking reality of being a teacher in South Africa.
Duration:00:32:27
Assisting the vets who help their community pets for free
3/12/2025
"Every animal deserves a life free from suffering." That's the motivation behind WanderVet, a registered NPO that exists purely to assist struggling communities in better caring for the pets they love so much. Good Morning Angels assisted WanderVet with the funds to sterilise 100 animals—that's a donation of R50,000!
Duration:00:12:13
Ard Matthews and Tanya van Graan share special engagement moment
3/10/2025
Ard Matthews and the stunning Tanya van Graan are engaged! At the end of 2024, musician Ard Matthews and his girlfriend, actress Tanya van Graan, arrived at the Jacaranda FM studio, deeply in love, to share more about their joint single, Die Rede. Now, just a few months after declaring their love for each other on Breakfast with Martin Bester, the couple is engaged.
Duration:00:05:50
Angel-help for Prinshof School's blind and visually impaired
3/5/2025
Good Morning Angels and SPAR came together to assist Prinshof School's blind and visually impaired hostel children. As part of their Spartoria drive, Spar Pretoria is supporting Prinshof School’s "Dinner in the Dark" fundraising effort with a donation of R50,000, covering the cost of eight additional tables! The Good Morning Angels Fund will match Spar’s donation with an additional R50,000, securing another eight tables!
Duration:00:26:22