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Breakfast with Martin Bester

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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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Episodes

Assisting a widower from Pretoria after he lost his hearing

March 27, 2024 06:08 - 8 minutes - 3.86 MB

Sunnyboy Jiyane lost his wife and his income during the COVID-19 pandemic, and now it seems that he lost most of his hearing, too. The Ear Institute will assist Sunnyboy with one of his hearing aids, the moulds and fitting, as well as the initial test free of charge. That’s a sponsorship of R37 500! The Good Morning Angels Fund will also assist Sunnyboy with the cost of the second hearing aid at R22,000!

Martin Bester has a brand-new Secret Sound!

March 25, 2024 09:05 - 1 minute - 646 KB

Breakfast with Martin Bester has R50,000 to give away on the new Secret Sound. To enter, all you need to do is SMS 'Secret', your name, and what you think the sound is to 37942. SMSs are charged at R1.50. T’s and C’s apply!

Secret Sound winning moment!

March 20, 2024 08:59 - 6 minutes - 2.92 MB

On Wednesday, Martin Bester gave one lucky listener R50,000 after they guessed the latest #SecretSound correctly.

Prime Circle announce 'Better Days' as first single with new singer

March 20, 2024 06:56 - 2 minutes - 1.22 MB

South African rock band Prime Circle had the first exclusive play of their new single, 'Better Days', on Breakfast with Martin Bester on Wednesday.

Backing South Africa's Spider-Woman all the way to Olympic Gold

March 20, 2024 06:15 - 9 minutes - 4.43 MB

Aniya Holder is a talented speed climber on her way to this year's Olympics in Paris! Everest Wealth want to support Aniya on her road to Paris in 2024. They will sponsor her flights to and from Johannesburg for training sessions leading up to the Olympic Games. They will also cover her flights to and from Paris and some spending money, with a total sponsorship of R100,000!

Newly accused in Joslin Smith case will "speak the truth"

March 19, 2024 10:09 - 10 minutes - 4.7 MB

Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to Vincent Cruywagen, a journalist from the Daily Maverick, about the newly accused in the Joslin Smith case as well as fake news being spread surrounding the sensitive case.

It's a... GoodLuck lead singer reveals gender of baby!

March 18, 2024 05:20 - 7 minutes - 3.7 MB

GoodLuck lead singer Jules Harding announced the gender of her first child during a concert in Kirstenbosch over the weekend.

My stepdad didn’t speak to me for six months after I caught him cheating on my mom

March 14, 2024 09:07 - 3 minutes - 1.73 MB

Breakfast with Martin Bester opened the floor to listeners for another spicy #ConfessionSession; asking them why and for how long they haven't spoken to a loved one.

HUGE Secret Sound hint revealed!

March 14, 2024 06:34 - 2 minutes - 989 KB

Breakfast with Martin Bester has R50,000 to give away on the new Secret Sound.

Lending a helping hand for children with special needs

March 13, 2024 06:09 - 8 minutes - 4.14 MB

Good Morning Angels assisted the Green Leaves Centre with R50,000 towards a trampoline, equipment and other needs to improve the lives of the special children in their care.

Closed valve possibly extended massive Joburg water outage

March 13, 2024 06:01 - 12 minutes - 5.99 MB

Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to DA ward councillor Nicole van Dyk for ward 99 about the dire water situation some Johannesburg residents have been facing.

'How Hard Can It Be?' to guess gay slang?

March 12, 2024 09:17 - 14 minutes - 6.61 MB

On Tuesday's 'How Hard Can It Be?' on Breakfast with Martin Bester, the team tried to guess different slang words, including gay slang!

'How Hard Can It Be?' to guess the foreign language!

March 12, 2024 07:19 - 8 minutes - 3.95 MB

As part of the latest edition of 'How Hard Can It Be?' the Breakfast with Martin Bester tried to guess the different slang from foreign languages.

R20,000 vir man in Middelburg wat deur krokodil aangeval is

March 12, 2024 05:45 - 9 minutes - 4.55 MB

Anthony Joubert het aan Breakfast with Martin Bester vertel hoe hy lewe-en-dood moes veg om uit 'n krokodil se kake te kom.

'Is Joslin Smith alive or not?' - World wants to know, says PA deputy chair

March 11, 2024 06:50 - 13 minutes - 6.33 MB

Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to the deputy chairperson of the Patriotic Alliance, Ashley Sauls, about the search for six-year-old Joslin Smith.

Critical insight into accused on missing Joslin Smith case revealed

March 11, 2024 06:50 - 13 minutes - 6.33 MB

Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to Deputy Chairperson for the Patriotic Alliance, Ashley Sauls, about the search for six-year-old Joslin Smith.

TikTok sensation 'Mama Bear' reacts to hilarious viral video

March 11, 2024 06:22 - 18 minutes - 8.8 MB

Martin Bester spoke to Valda 'Mama Bear' Faltein after her viral TikTok video left South Africans in stitches.

Singer Arno Carstens feels best at 50

March 08, 2024 06:37 - 9 minutes - 4.41 MB

In the latest Friday Live on Breakfast with Martin Bester, South African singer Arno Carstens performed his hit 'Out Of The Blue'.

Supporting the donkeys of Blouberg to support and sustain the community

March 06, 2024 06:24 - 12 minutes - 5.77 MB

Good Morning Angles will assist the Blouberg Donkey Care Workers Initiative with a donation of R70,000 toward their spaza shop and invaluable work in the community.

Did you know it's not actually a 'bobbejaan spanner'?

March 05, 2024 06:57 - 6 minutes - 3.08 MB

You we're definitely today years old when you found out these interesting facts!

Why are car dashboard warnings so confusing?

March 05, 2024 05:43 - 6 minutes - 3.27 MB

Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke about the upcoming fuel price increase and the confusing dashboard warnings cars have.

Cape Town Mayor’s "shady" reaction to Vodacom Bulls victory

March 04, 2024 09:06 - 8 minutes - 4.21 MB

Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis after the Vodacom Bulls beat the Stormers during this weekend’s URC clash.

Jamie Fine is coming back to South Africa!

March 01, 2024 14:18 - 4 minutes - 2.01 MB

Canadian singer Jamie Fine loved her visit to South Africa so much that she’s coming back with her 'If Anything's Left' tour.

American musician Rodriguez predicted COVID-19

March 01, 2024 06:38 - 8 minutes - 4.18 MB

The Graham Gillot Band performed their rendition of 'Sugarman' as a tribute to the legendary Rodriguez on Friday Live.

Helping the Van Dyk Park CPI to assist their community

February 28, 2024 06:39 - 11 minutes - 5.17 MB

Good Morning Angels assisted the Van Dyk Park CPI with R25,000 towards their medical kits and other community service projects.

Tshwane Mayor and Cape Town Mayor go head-to-head before upcoming Bulls vs Stormers match

February 28, 2024 06:16 - 10 minutes - 4.76 MB

On Wednesday, Martin Bester spoke to Tshwane Mayor Cilliers Brink and Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis about the much-anticipated match between the Vodacom Blue Bulls and the DHL Stormers. The pair shared some fun banter about the upcoming game.

Brendan Peyper praat oor skokkende 'Op My Eish!'-oomblik

February 26, 2024 06:39 - 5 minutes - 2.57 MB

Suid-Afrikaanse sanger Brendan Peyper het die ikoniese liedjie, 'Can't Help Falling In Love' gesing en ook oor die kykNET-realiteitsprogram, 'Op My Eish!' gesels.

Dozi en Nádine se nuwe 'love song' is hier!

February 23, 2024 09:25 - 1 minute - 721 KB

Twee Suid-Afrikaanse legendes Dozi en Nádine het Vrydag 'n nuwe enkelsnit vrygestel. Dozi het met Breakfast with Martin Bester oor die nuwe projek gesels.

Pastoor beweer Bernice West se 'Lyfie' is van hom gesteel

February 22, 2024 07:00 - 9 minutes - 4.21 MB

'n Pastoor van Kaapstad het beweer dat dele van Bernice West se liedjie 'Lyfie' van hom af gesteel is.

Helping Durell fight his mom's cancer battle

February 21, 2024 06:16 - 9 minutes - 4.29 MB

The Good Morning Angels Fund will get the ball rolling with a contribution of R100,000 towards Charlette Jackson's medical treatment.

Can you guess Martin Bester's brand-new Secret Sound?

February 19, 2024 10:00 - 1 minute - 541 KB

It's that time again. Breakfast with Martin Bester has a brand-new Secret Sound. If you can guess it correctly, you could win R50,000.

German band Milky Chance learns the word "Lekker"!

February 16, 2024 06:13 - 5 minutes - 2.65 MB

On Friday, Martin Bester made his way to Cape Town, where he was joined by German band Milky Chance for their first Friday Live performance.

Woman shares sexy underwear she gave her husband for Valentine's

February 15, 2024 08:07 - 2 minutes - 1.09 MB

Breakfast with Martin Bester asked women to share what they did for their partner this Valentine’s Day, and it was… interesting!

Renette Tas managed to bag a date this Valentine's Day. This is how it went!

February 15, 2024 06:01 - 6 minutes - 3.27 MB

On Monday, we spoke to our listener, Rentte Tas, whose daughter sent us a voice note saying her mom is single. This sparked the idea to help Tas and other listeners find love on Swipe Right With Martin Bester.

The Secret Sound revealed!

February 15, 2024 04:48 - 4 minutes - 2.21 MB

Breakfast with Martin Bester has away R50,000 on the latest Secret Sound.

After numerous setbacks there’s hope for Jenny and her special baby

February 14, 2024 06:43 - 6 minutes - 2.88 MB

The annual Sabie Tube Race and Good Morning Angels donated R100,000 towards Luke's medical needs and treatment.

Swipe Right for Renette Tas

February 13, 2024 09:11 - 12 minutes - 5.89 MB

Each day, we’ll post their picture on social media and allow other people to reach out to them in our new feature – Swipe Right with Martin Bester! Find out more about Renette Tas here!

'Baby' by Magic Mythe

February 13, 2024 07:08 - 23 seconds - 190 KB

Martin Bester, Philicity Reeken and Xola Ntshinga created their own "mouth music" band called Magic Mythe. For their first release they did a cover of Justin Bieber's 'Baby'.

Assisting Vivek to achieve justice for all South Africans

February 09, 2024 06:57 - 5 minutes - 2.44 MB

Willard Batteries and Good Morning Angels assisted the exceptional, hardworking post-matriculant Vivek, who wants to achieve justice for all South Africans.

After losing her parents, Kayla needs help to finish her degree

February 08, 2024 11:09 - 5 minutes - 2.37 MB

The Willard Batteries Bursary Fund will assist Kayla with R70,000 towards her 2024 third-year studies at NWU. #GoodMorningAngels

"Lewe jou lewe," advies van Tannie Joyce van Middelburg

February 08, 2024 11:07 - 10 minutes - 4.92 MB

Tannie Joyce van Middelburg het weereens bewys ouderom maak nie saak nie! Die 83-jarige tannie Joyce Watkins het Donderdag op Breakfast with Martin Bester gekuier om met haar danspassies in die ateljee te spog.

These are the closest Secret Sound hints yet!

February 07, 2024 06:37 - 2 minutes - 1.26 MB

Breakfast with Martin Bester has R50,000 to give away on the new Secret Sound.

Teen mom Laai'qah's dream of education comes true

February 07, 2024 06:16 - 5 minutes - 2.56 MB

Good Morning Angels and Willard Batteries assisted teen mom Laai'qah to achieve her dreams of education, inspired by her baby son and parents.

AB de Villiers surprises young cricket sensation

February 07, 2024 05:34 - 7 minutes - 3.36 MB

14-year-old Josh Anderson recently set a new school record of 375 runs during a cricket match at his school. On Wednesday, Martin Bester spoke to cricket sensation, Josh Anderson and surprised him with a message for cricket legend AB de Villiers.

Dricus du Plessis will help #FillUpLoftus with Martin Bester!

February 06, 2024 06:59 - 7 minutes - 3.39 MB

UFC Middleweight Champion Dricus du Plessis joined Breakfast with Martin Bester live in studio after his victory against Sean Strickland.

"Strickland told me I won that fight before they announced it," says Dricus du Plessis

February 06, 2024 06:58 - 13 minutes - 6.1 MB

UFC Middleweight Champion Dricus du Plessis joined Breakfast with Martin Bester live in studio after his victory against Sean Strickland.

Dricus du Plessis relives Strickland fight!

February 06, 2024 06:56 - 10 minutes - 4.9 MB

UFC Middleweight Champion Dricus du Plessis joined Breakfast with Martin Bester live in studio after his victory against Sean Strickland.

Assisting teacher Nazree to help children enjoy and understand maths

February 05, 2024 11:22 - 7 minutes - 3.35 MB

On the first Good Morning Angels New Year's Edition of 2024 the Willard Batteries Bursary Fund assisted Nazree with R30,000 towards her 2024 post-graduate studies at NWU in Curriculum Design.

The dark side of exotic pet ownership

February 01, 2024 07:29 - 31 minutes - 14.6 MB

Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to Smaragda Louw from Ban Animal Trading about the dark side of exotic pet ownership and how we can assist in keeping species from extinction.

Assisting Urban Ruins Project Centre in Boksburg

January 31, 2024 06:49 - 5 minutes - 2.4 MB

Good Morning Angels and The Round Table visited three schools in Boksburg, Polokwane, and Davel in Mpumalanga to assist them with helping the children and their families.