Breakfast with Martin Bester
2,617 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 13 hours ago - ★★★★ - 3 ratingsBreakfast 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
Martin Bester presents: Date My Dad
May 29, 2023 05:51 - 4 minutes - 1.87 MBOn Monday, Martin Bester asked some of our listeners to tell us about their single dad and why he deserves to be spoilt by going on a special date with someone on Father’s Day weekend.
Martin Bester found the Krugersdorp man pooping in people's gardens
May 29, 2023 03:54 - 5 minutes - 2.13 MBOn Friday, Martin Bester spoke to Sebastian Fourie who pranked his community by posting photo's of him pooping in someone's garden.
"Shakira wou nie eers vir my kyk nie": Jo Black
May 26, 2023 06:44 - 2 minutes - 951 KBJo Black het op Breakfast with Martin Bester gekuier vir Friday Live en vertel oor die werk wat hy gedoen het voor hy begin sing het.
Here's the latest #SecretSound guess!
May 26, 2023 06:42 - 1 minute - 681 KBBreakfast with Martin Bester has a brand new Secret Sound, and we're giving away R50,000 for a correct guess.
This is the warmest Secret Sound guess yet!
May 25, 2023 06:53 - 1 minute - 700 KBBreakfast with Martin Bester has a brand new Secret Sound, and we're giving away R50,000 for a correct guess.
Good Morning Angels: Helping three-year-old Sian fight for his life
May 24, 2023 07:31 - 23 minutes - 9.6 MBOn Wednesday's Good Morning Angels, we assisted three-year-old Sian who is fighting for his life, while his parents are fighting to keep him in hospital.
Popular clothing brand comes under fire for R200 enamel mug
May 24, 2023 05:47 - 3 minutes - 1.31 MBOnce a staple in households across South Africa, it seems the enamel mug is now a trendy must-have! South Africans all over Twitter have called out a popular clothing brand for selling a single enamel mug for R199.
How hard can it be to guess the language?
May 24, 2023 05:45 - 19 minutes - 8 MBMartin Bester and the Breakfast team tried to guess different languages they don't understand by listening to messages from some of their listeners.
Tshwane Mayor: “I’ve learned to be careful of spokespeople"
May 23, 2023 04:56 - 8 minutes - 3.54 MBBreakfast with Martin Bester spoke to Tshwane Mayor Cilliers Brink about the current cholera outbreak in the Hammanskraal area.
These are our favourite South African slang words
May 22, 2023 07:47 - 5 minutes - 2.14 MBThe Breakfast with Martin Bester team and our listeners shared their favourite South African slang words.
Two provinces now affected by cholera outbreak in water
May 22, 2023 06:50 - 23 minutes - 9.6 MBBreakfast with Martin Bester spoke to the spokesperson for the Minister of Health, Mr Doctor Tshwale, about the cholera outbreak in the Hammanskraal area.
Good Morning Angels: Helping those in need stay warm this winter
May 17, 2023 06:12 - 15 minutes - 6.5 MBSpreading warmth and love far and wide with Warm Fees 2023.
Top five places people have affairs!
May 16, 2023 07:12 - 13 minutes - 5.41 MBPeople cheat for a variety of different reasons, whether it’s boredom in a relationship, lack of communication or abuse in whichever form. Here are the top five most common places affairs start.
Is this the Secret Sound?
May 16, 2023 06:37 - 1 minute - 700 KBBreakfast with Martin Bester has a brand new Secret Sound, and we're giving away R50,000 for a correct guess.
Martin Bester creates hilarious Eurovision mashup
May 15, 2023 06:48 - 6 minutes - 2.82 MBThe 67th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest took place at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, United Kingdom over the past weekend.
Mark Montgomery shared horrifying details of crocodile attack
May 15, 2023 05:09 - 9 minutes - 4.02 MBMark Montgomery shared his story of how he survived a horrifying crocodile attack in the Kruger National Park.
Pinnacle College Kyalami played the #MorningFamilyQuiz
May 12, 2023 06:47 - 5 minutes - 2.44 MBBreakfast with Martin Bester challenged schools to play our Morning Family Quiz. On Friday, Pinnacle College Kyalami joined us for the quiz.
Francois van Coke deel groot nuus
May 12, 2023 06:45 - 10 minutes - 4.13 MBSuid-Afrikaanse sanger Francois van Coke het groot nuus gedeel om Breakfast with Martin Bester se Friday Live.
Investigative journalist Mike Bolhuis shares most gruesome crime story
May 11, 2023 07:21 - 29 minutes - 12.2 MBSpecialist Investigator Mike Bolhuis is coming to television screens across South Africa with his new show, ‘Cold Blood: The Murder Cases of Mike Bolhuis’.
Southdowns College played the #MorningFamilyQuiz
May 11, 2023 07:00 - 4 minutes - 1.85 MBBreakfast with Martin Bester challenged schools to play our Morning Family Quiz. On Thursday, Southdowns College joined us for the quiz.
Helping a grandmother look after six grandchildren
May 10, 2023 06:39 - 13 minutes - 5.52 MBOn Wednesday Good Morning Angles helped grandmother Barbara Hlabangana to be a mother to disabled Likhona and her five other grandchildren.
Tyger Valley College played the #MorningFamilyQuiz
May 10, 2023 05:48 - 4 minutes - 2.01 MBBreakfast with Martin Bester challenged schools to play our Morning Family Quiz. On Wednesday, Tyger Valley College joined us for the quiz.
People share most ridiculous red flags in relationships
May 09, 2023 09:02 - 9 minutes - 3.75 MBMartin Bester opened the floor to listeners to share their most ridiculous relationship red flags in a spicy Confession Session.
Big changes are coming to schools in South Africa
May 09, 2023 06:00 - 4 minutes - 1.83 MBThe controversial BELA Bill is one step closer to being processed and implemented in schools across South Africa.
Hatfield Christian School played the #MorningFamilyQuiz
May 09, 2023 05:57 - 4 minutes - 1.9 MBBreakfast with Martin Bester challenged schools to play our Morning Family Quiz. On Tuesday, Hatfield Christian School joined us for the quiz.
Top financial tips from a private wealth manager
May 08, 2023 06:46 - 26 minutes - 10.6 MBPrivate Wealth Manager Bronson Friedman speaks about the financial mistakes we’re making and how to rectify them to save money in this economy.
Cornwall Hill College played the #MorningFamilyQuiz
May 08, 2023 05:26 - 3 minutes - 1.58 MBBreakfast with Martin Bester challenged schools to play our Morning Family Quiz. On Monday, Cornwall Hill College joined us for the quiz.
Jethro Tait embodies the legendary Buddy Holly in new show
May 05, 2023 06:55 - 5 minutes - 2.13 MBSouth African singer-songwriter Jethro Tait channelled the legendary Buddy Holly on Friday Live.
'Very happy' Ed Sheeran wins US copyright trial
May 05, 2023 06:53 - 1 minute - 670 KBThe British star buried his face in his hands with relief as he was cleared of copyright allegations!
SA Michelin Star Chef Thinus van der Westhuizen celebrates Jacaranda FM birthday
May 04, 2023 06:26 - 20 minutes - 8.4 MBChef Thinus van der Westhuizen tried News Cast Editor Gerda de Sousa’s cake she baked for Jacaranda FM’s birthday.
Dr. Rolene Strauss en Daniel Strauss het ‘n “biljoenêringestelheid”
May 03, 2023 09:06 - 20 minutes - 8.35 MBBreakfast with Martin Bester het met voormalige Mej. Wêreld en haar man Daniel Strauss gepraat.
Good Morning Angels: Helping 15-year-old Lungile's dreams come true
May 03, 2023 06:16 - 5 minutes - 2.36 MBMaking dreams come true for 15-year-old Lungile and other children fighting life-threatening diseases.
“Body shaming as dangerous as racism”: Panyaza Lesufi
May 02, 2023 07:20 - 5 minutes - 2.12 MBThere has been some concern over the physical health of Gauteng’s new crime-fighting unit.
Eddie Wallace deel wenke oor hoe hy 59 kg verloor het
May 02, 2023 07:18 - 18 minutes - 7.65 MBMartin Bester het met Eddie Wallace, VIA se ‘Die Groot Afskud’- wenner gepraat na hy 59 kg verloor het.
Here's the brand new Secret Sound!
April 26, 2023 06:42 - 3 minutes - 1.23 MBBreakfast with Martin Bester has a brand new Secret Sound. Guess the sound and stand the chance to win R50,000.
Good Morning Angels: Helping a paramedic after a horrifying accident
April 26, 2023 06:36 - 14 minutes - 5.94 MBRiëtte was riding her motorcycle home when a bakkie made a U-turn on the road. Riëtte was unable to avoid the crash and landed under the bakkie with her bike on top of her.
"Coalition parties are the future": Former Joburg mayor Dr Mpho Phalatse
April 26, 2023 05:39 - 11 minutes - 4.62 MBBreakfast with Martin Bester spoke to former Joburg mayor Dr Mpho Phalatse about Joburg Mayor Thapelo Amad's resignation and what is expected from the next mayor.
'How Hard Can It Be?' - Martin Bester plays the piano
April 25, 2023 07:16 - 20 minutes - 8.55 MBOn Tuesday's 'How Hard Can It Be?' martin Bester attempted to play the violin.
Trendy PRIME Energy to be sold for R40 at Checkers
April 25, 2023 07:14 - 3 minutes - 1.52 MBThe trendy energy drink took social media by storm after numerous retailers were selling a 500ml bottle for more than R500.
Adele sings Barbra Streisand hit on final 'Carpool Karaoke'
April 25, 2023 07:12 - 2 minutes - 1.13 MBAdele took James Corden for a drive on the final 'Carpool Karaoke'... but she isn't a "brilliant driver".
This is how you teach a taxi driver a lesson
April 24, 2023 07:02 - 2 minutes - 1010 KBA video shared on the community Facebook group, ‘Eks van Montana en omliggende area’, shows a man teaching a taxi driver a valuable lesson.
St Mary’s Waverley played the #MorningFamilyQuiz
April 21, 2023 05:10 - 4 minutes - 1.85 MBBreakfast with Martin Bester challenged schools to play our Morning Family Quiz. On Friday, St Mary’s Waverley joined us for the quiz.
St Mary’s DSG played the #MorningFamilyQuiz
April 20, 2023 09:04 - 4 minutes - 1.96 MBBreakfast with Martin Bester challenged schools to play our Morning Family Quiz. On Thursday, St Mary’s DSG joined us for the quiz.
Good Morning Angels: A devoted community member gets Angel-help
April 19, 2023 06:29 - 12 minutes - 5.09 MBLindiwe has been an Angel to children for 27 years and now she gets a little Angel-help!
St Alban’s College played the #MorningFamilyQuiz
April 19, 2023 06:04 - 4 minutes - 1.84 MBBreakfast with Martin Bester challenged schools to play our Morning Family Quiz. On Monday, St Alban’s College joined us for the quiz.
Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool played the #MorningFamilyQuiz
April 18, 2023 05:48 - 5 minutes - 2.09 MBBreakfast with Martin Bester challenged schools to play our Morning Family Quiz. On Tuesday, Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool joined us for the quiz.
We speak to an alleged Thabo Bester victim
April 17, 2023 07:03 - 13 minutes - 5.48 MBMartin Bester spoke to one of Thabo Bester’s victims, who is also an employee at Jacaranda FM.
Adv Glynnis Breytenbach calls out Bheki Cele over Thabo Bester saga
April 17, 2023 06:50 - 15 minutes - 6.25 MBAdvocate Glynnis Breytenbach has taken South Africa by storm after she grilled private prison company G4S over the escape of the infamous ‘Facebook Rapist’ Thabo Bester. On Monday, Breytenbach spoke to Martin Bester about the G4S parliament sitting and what she calls the country’s “Hollywood escape”. She started off by saying, “This whole story is outrageous.” She told Martin Bester that Thabo Bester’s escape could not have been done without many people involved. She believes that many peo...
Pretoria Girls High played the #MorningFamilyQuiz
April 17, 2023 05:09 - 3 minutes - 1.34 MBBreakfast with Martin Bester challenged schools to play our Morning Family Quiz. On Monday, Pretoria Girls High joined us for the quiz.
Micaela Kleinsmith won $100,000 on 'My Kind Of Country'
April 13, 2023 06:25 - 10 minutes - 4.12 MBApple TV+ unveiled their winner for the ground-breaking music competition series “My Kind of Country” and she’s South African.