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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Unveiling of new statues sparks controversy among residents

Durban is officially getting two new massive landmarks, but the R22 million price tag is already causing a stir among locals. Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke about the controversial statues, saying they understand how there could be controversy.
25 Feb 12AM 4 min

Flawless IT Solutions: From bedroom start-up to trusted IT partner

Flawless IT Solutions, founded by Wickus Aucamp, began long before it became the structured IT services company it is today. What started as a schoolboy interest in computers has developed into a thriving business providing outsourced IT support to organisations across South Africa.
24 Feb 2AM 9 min

Guess this sound and win R50,000

Martin Bester has a new Secret Sound and this time it's not easy! Can you hear what it is? If you correctly guess this sound, you could win R50,000.
24 Feb 1AM 1 min

These are the signs a South African is rich

According to South African content creator @drclaudiaskelton, there are telltale signs that a South African has money in 2026. The content creator posted a two-part video in which she listed the hilarious signs that a South African has money. Breakfast with Martin Bester asked listeners what they think the signs…
17 Feb 2AM 15 min

Melville woman 'showers' in the street amid water crisis

A Melville woman, pushed to her limits during the Johannesburg water crisis, expressed her frustration by taking a ‘shower’ in the street. Video footage circulating on social media shows the woman standing in the middle of the street washing her hair. Another protester pours water over her head, helping her…
16 Feb 1AM 2 min

The most common Valentine's gifts people buy

Valentine's Day is once again upon us. Around the world, people are celebrating love with gifts, acts of romance and lavish dinners. Breakfast with Martin Bester touched on the subject of Valentine’s gifts and also asked listeners what they think the most common Valentine's gifts are.
12 Feb 2PM 4 min

LOOK: Pretoria residents clean up neglected street corner

Some residents took matters into their own hands to clean up a neglected street corner. Breakfast with Martin Bester praised the community members for this initiative, saying that sometimes the reality is that South African residents have to take matters into their own hands.
10 Feb 11PM 3 min

Tshwane Metro Police take action against illegal highway crossings

Breakfast with Martin Bester recently focused on one of the biggest safety concerns facing motorists and pedestrians. Pedestrian-related incidents on major highways remain a major concern, with many pedestrians dangerously crossing highways and posing significant risks to both themselves and unsuspecting drivers.
5 Feb 12PM 4 min

Listener unknowingly drops massive Secret Sound clue

Breakfast with Martin Bester has a new Secret Sound worth R50,000. Can you guess it? On Thursday, 5 February, one listener gave her guess for the Secret Sound and, without knowing it, dropped a massive hint. This listener just dropped a massive Secret Sound hint without knowing.
5 Feb 4AM 1 min
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