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...
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
Future 50: Deojay Petroleum KZN - Building local industry through ownership, skill and supply
5/26/2026
Deojay Petroleum KZN, led by Nisha Reddy and Trishen Naidu, manufactures and distributes automotive and industrial lubricants for customers who cannot afford downtime.
Duration:00:07:07
The fourth and final Feel Good Secret Sound worth R40 000
5/25/2026
To celebrate Jacaranda FM’s 40th birthday, Breakfast with Martin Bester will give away R40,000 weekly on the Secret Sound. This is the second one.
Duration:00:01:18
Future 50: Supahot Geysers and the hard road of building a local manufacturing business
5/19/2026
Supahot Geysers manufactures geysers in South Africa for homes and developments, helping restore thousands of warm showers every month.
Every established business owner eventually learns the same lesson: growth is rarely built through comfort.
Supahot Geysers, led by Shaaz Moosa, is a strong example of that reality. The business manufactures geysers in South Africa for homes, developments and the replacement market, helping restore thousands of warm showers every month.
But behind the product is a tougher story of rebuilding.
Duration:00:06:25
These are the winning Lotto tickets that remain unclaimed
5/19/2026
ITHUBA has confirmed that the person who won an eye-watering R100 million in the Lotto has still not claimed their jackpot winnings.
Duration:00:02:53
Ford Head of Marketing shares more about exciting new Ford Territory
5/19/2026
Welcoming Ford to the Breakfast with Martin Bester family!
Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to Ford Head of Marketing Tarryn Knight about the all-new Ford Territory.
The Ford Territory is a trusted partner that empowers modern living, helping customers break free from daily routines and familiar default outings to create deeper connections through exploration and exciting new possibilities for families.
Duration:00:08:25
Here is the third Feel Good Secret Sound worth R40 000
5/18/2026
To celebrate Jacaranda FM’s 40th birthday, Breakfast with Martin Bester will give away R40,000 weekly on the Secret Sound. This is the second one.
Duration:00:01:29
Benny Blanco reveals Selena Gomez eats like a "five-year-old"
5/18/2026
There might be a perception that celebrities always have their lives in order, with most of them following strict lifestyles and healthy eating habits.
But that might not always be the case.
Singer, actress and businesswoman Selena Gomez is keeping things a little more relatable with her eating habits.
Her husband, music producer Benny Blanco, recently gave fans a glimpse into what his wife actually eats, and it turns out it’s not healthy at all.
During an interview on Gwyneth Paltrow’s “Goop” podcast, Blanco joked that the singer has a “diet of a five-year-old” and isn’t big on fruits or vegetables.
Duration:00:02:04
How do you pronounce Charlize Theron's name?
5/13/2026
After Charlize Theron went viral following a podcast interview, it sparked a debate about how her name, and other names, should actually be pronounced. People have different accents, and sometimes that impacts how they pronounce names.
Duration:00:19:15
Catching up with American rock band LIVE ahead of SA summer tour
5/12/2026
Martin Bester spoke to LIVE frontman Ed Kowalczyk about the band's upcoming South African tour.
Duration:00:09:20
Future 50: The Pole Yard - From backyard operation to national timber supplier
5/12/2026
The Pole Yard is a home-grown South African business specialising in outdoor timber and home improvement products.
Directed and run by Leeroy Deane, John Els and James Griffiths, the company manufactures and supplies a wide range of timber products, including poles, fencing, decking, jungle gyms, rustic garden furniture and garden features.
Duration:00:06:44
Asking For A Friend: My husband does nothing around the house
5/12/2026
In this week's Asking For A Friend, Anonymous reached out to 'Breakfast with Martin Bester' and our listeners to ask how she can get her husband to start pulling his weight in and around the house.
This is definitely not an isolated issue, with many men and women feeling the same way, but it’s also not a black-and-white situation and could be far more nuanced than it might seem.
We asked listeners to weigh in and share their thoughts and advice.
Duration:00:29:21
Asking For A Friend: My husband does nothing around the house
5/12/2026
In this week's Asking For A Friend, Anonymous reached out to 'Breakfast with Martin Bester' and our listeners to ask how she can get her husband to start pulling his weight in and around the house.
This is definitely not an isolated issue, with many men and women feeling the same way, but it’s also not a black-and-white situation and could be far more nuanced than it might seem.
We asked listeners to weigh in and share their thoughts and advice.
Duration:00:21:06
This is your second Feel Good Secret Sound worth R40 000
5/11/2026
To celebrate Jacaranda FM’s 40th birthday, Breakfast with Martin Bester will give away R40,000 weekly on the Secret Sound. This is the second one.
Duration:00:01:15
Date My Mom: Will there be a second date for Maché Lewis and Barend Bester?
5/11/2026
Breakfast with Martin Bester caught up with Maché Lewis and Barend Bester after Maché chose him to go on a date on Date My Mom. We found out if there will be a second date.
Duration:00:11:38
Date My Mom finale: Maché Lewis chooses the lucky guy to go on a date with
5/6/2026
On Wednesday, 6 May, Breakfast with Martin Bester’s Date My Mom came to an end when we invited Maché Lewis and the top three guys she had to choose from to the Jacaranda FM studio.
After getting to know the men a little better and asking her burning questions, she finally made her decision.
And the lucky guy Maché chose to go on a date with is… Barend Bester
Duration:00:30:09
Guess the first R40,000 Secret Sound for Jacaranda FM’s 40th birthday
5/6/2026
To celebrate Jacaranda FM’s 40th birthday, Breakfast with Martin Bester will give away R40,000 weekly on the Secret Sound. Can you guess the first one?
Duration:00:01:47
Date My Mom: Meet the top three potential dates - Barend Bester
5/5/2026
The entries are in for a date with our Date My Mom winner, Maché Lewis. After going through all the entries we have a top three. Meet Barend Bester.
Duration:00:06:22
Future 50: The Sneaker Shack - From a Maboneng container to a national retail service brand
5/5/2026
The Sneaker Shack, founded in 2017 by sneaker enthusiast Lolo Ndlovu, began with the opening of a small store in the heart of the Maboneng Precinct.
What started as a modest operation in a converted container was built on two clear goals: to change the way people think about footwear hygiene and to contribute meaningfully to communities in South Africa.
From these early beginnings, the business has grown into a national brand.
In its early stages, Lolo was involved in every aspect of the business, from cleaning sneakers and assisting customers to managing operations and building awareness around sneaker care.
Duration:00:07:37
Date My Mom: Meet the top three potential dates - Johannes Haasbroek
5/5/2026
The entries are in for a date with our Date My Mom winner, Maché Lewis. After going through all the entries we have a top three. Meet Johannes Haasbroek.
Duration:00:05:26
Date My Mom: Meet the top three potential dates - David Dodds
5/5/2026
The entries are in for a date with our Date My Mom winner, Maché Lewis. After going through all the entries we have a top three. Meet David Dodds.
Duration:00:08:43