Breakfast with Martin Bester
News & Politics Podcasts
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:
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
How well do Jesse Clegg and Msaki know each other?
10/13/2025
There's a new musical duo on the scene! Asanda Lusaseni Mvana, known professionally as Msaki, is a South African composer, singer, and songwriter. She has joined forces with another SA music star, Jesse Clegg, and together they are creating magic. Their first collaborative EP, 'Entropy', is "a deeply personal work born from an unlikely but profound creative bond".
Duration:00:08:39
Enter and stand a chance to win a Maldives, Thailand or local getaway!
10/10/2025
Jacaranda FM and Thompsons Holidays invite you to take your seat for a chance to win the getaway of a lifetime for two!
Duration:00:04:43
Your second Feel-Good Secret Sound with OUTsurance!
10/9/2025
Win R25,000 cash and a feel-good experience worth R20,000 on the Feel-Good Secret Sound with OUTsurance!
Duration:00:01:32
From R10K to R250: How South Africans pay for electricity each month
10/9/2025
Breakfast with Martin spoke to listeners about how much they pay for electricity each month.
Duration:00:18:31
Winner of the first Feel-Good Secret Sound with OUTsurance
10/8/2025
One lucky listener won R25,000 and a two-night stay worth R20,000 at the 5-star Zebula Boutique Hotel, thanks to Breakfast with Martin Bester, OUTsurance, and Zebula.
Duration:00:04:24
Understanding the new parental leave ruling in SA
10/6/2025
On Friday, 3 October, South Africa's Constitutional Court made history by granting equal parental leave to all parents, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, or family structure.
This ruling replaces "maternity leave" with "parental leave," allowing both parents to share four months of leave as they choose.
Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to Onyi Nwaneri, Managing Director at Sesame Workshop International South Africa, to get a better understanding of the new ruling.
Duration:00:08:00
The first Feel-Good Secret Sound!
10/6/2025
Jacaranda FM and OUTsurance are giving you the chance to be one of three weekly winners of R25,000 in cash, plus a feel-good experience worth R20,000! To enter SMS SECRET and your guess to 37942.
Duration:00:01:50
Making a young woman's dreams of studying come true
10/1/2025
Thanks to Jacaranda FM's Good Morning Angels and Mancosa, Zanele Ndebele will now be able to study towards a Higher Certificate in Project Management!
Duration:00:06:39
Stupid questions people ask during work interviews
9/25/2025
Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to comedian and content creator Sami Hall about the stupid questions people ask during work interviews, "normal" jobs, and her upcoming show.
Duration:00:18:37
New 'legs' for Pieter Botha living without his own legs or sight
9/17/2025
Jacaranda FM's Good Morning Angels and Valterra Platinum – Mogalakwena Mine have come together to assist 37-year-old Pieter Botha with R100,000 for his prosthetic leg upgrades and other medical costs.
Valterra Platinum – Mogalakwena Mine, host of the annual Bushveld Classic Golf Day, together with business partners, will donate the full R57,000 needed for Pieter's prosthetic leg upgrades.
In addition, they will round their donation up to R100,000 to further assist Pieter with medical needs and other essentials for himself and his pensioner parents.
Duration:00:08:52
Kaizer Chiefs marketing director shares how to successfully expand your brand
9/11/2025
The MANCOSA Jacaranda FM Business Breakfast welcomes Jessica Motaung, commercial and marketing director of Kaizer Chiefs. Speaking to Breakfast with Martin Bester, Motaung shared how the club has leveraged its brand, expanding it far beyond the football field.
Jessica Motaung, the dynamic commercial and marketing director of Kaizer Chiefs, is set to captivate attendees at the upcoming MANCOSA Jacaranda FM Business Breakfast.
Delving into Kaizer Chiefs' strategic expansion and engagement plans, Jessica will share insights into how the club is positioning itself as a leading African football brand, while also giving advice to other business owners on how they can better leverage their brands.
In her interview on Breakfast with Martin Bester, Jessica highlighted: "It's about more than the game. We touch all aspects of life to create a holistic brand experience," underscoring the club's commitment to extending its reach beyond the boundaries of football.
Duration:00:08:52
The most attractive hobbies women can have
9/10/2025
Recently, Breakfast with Martin Bester asked listeners about the most attractive hobbies men can have. Now it's time to flip it. We asked listeners to share the most attractive hobbies women can have.
Duration:00:14:05
Hardworking teen unable to finish matric due to financial hardship
9/10/2025
The Good Morning Angels Fund will assist Njabulo with a donation of R50,000 to cover the R41,000 needed to register for her final matric exams. The extra funds will help with other expenses during the last stretch of her matric year, ensuring she can give her very best in her final exams.
Duration:00:10:04
LISTEN: The Secret Sound of the bushveld
9/9/2025
Breakfast with Martin Bester has a new Secret Sound, and this time, we headed to the Bushveld.
Listeners stand the chance to win R50,000 if they correctly guess the 'Secret Sound'.
Listen to Breakfast with Martin Bester every weekday at 08:00 to see if you can guess the next sound.
To enter, all you need to do is SMS 'Secret', your name, and what you think the sound is to 37942.
Duration:00:01:36
Raising funds to assist diabetics in rural Mpumalanga
8/27/2025
35-year-old diabetic, Eksoda Mazibuko, received some help from Jacaranda FM's Good Morning Angels during his pursuit to buy and supply glucometers and strips for diabetic community members in need. The Good Morning Angels Fund will support Eksoda's fundraising effort with R50,000 to buy and supply glucometers and strips for diabetic community members in need.
Duration:00:09:50
The Secret Sound revealed!
8/27/2025
Martin Bester awarded one lucky listener R50,000 after they successfully guessed the latest Secret Sound.
Duration:00:04:10
Patrick Lambie shares more about life after rugby career
8/26/2025
Former South African rugby player Patrick Lambie will be one of our esteemed speakers at this year's MANCOSA Jacaranda FM Business Breakfast. He will discuss his rugby career and the importance of flexibility in his transition into the corporate space. Breakfast with Martin Bester also caught up with Lambie ahead of the event to find out more about life after his rugby career.
Duration:00:09:25
Appel deel meer oor hartroerende nuwe enkelsnit, 'Sterre'
8/22/2025
Die super talentvolle Appel het by Breakfast with Martin Bester gekuier en gesels oor die liefdesverhaal geskryf in die sterre.
Duration:00:11:24
School rugby ref explains why he red-carded a parent
8/21/2025
Whether you are a fellow parent, a child, or just a spectator, it's always a little awkward when a parent shouts, screams, and gets too excited. There have been many concerns about parents' behaviour next to the rugby field and their treatment of the referees. Stefan van Zyl was the ref for an under-15 C school match over the weekend. Having had enough of one parent's behaviour, van Zyl addressed the situation and gave the parent in question a red card!
Duration:00:09:15
Helping entertainer Bibi du Preez after brutal injury
8/20/2025
The Good Morning Angels Fund assisted Bibi du Preez with R100 000,00 towards her essential knee surgery, to help her on her way to recovery and the ability to earn a living as an entertainer.
Duration:00:16:38