Breakfast with Martin Bester

By Jacaranda FM

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Martin Bester has been driving Mzansi to work and keeping us company, or in stitches, or in 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 annual award-winning show, but more importantly, he knows what his audience wants to hear. Martin Bester responds with beautifully crafted storytelling that genuinely builds anticipation and a community around that "What’s next?!" moment.

Episode Date
Eggchasers Rugby's Tim Cocker shares his love for rugby and South Africa and gives new rugby insights
Aug 21, 2026
Breyton Paulse talks rugby’s Greatest Rivalry, his favourite moments against the All Blacks and new show
Aug 20, 2026
Asking For A Friend: Why do people in big cars drive so badly?
Aug 18, 2026
Tyla takes on iconic rides at Gold Reef City
Aug 18, 2026
Meet the viral Zimbabwean taking social media by storm with his Afrikaans quest
Aug 17, 2026
Basetsana Khumalo on reinvention, legacy and why "if it doesn't scare you, it's not big enough"
Aug 17, 2026
Cyril's clock it moment: Martin and the team weigh in
Aug 17, 2026
Bryan Habana on leadership lessons from sport and business
Aug 17, 2026
Iconic music trio Jamali get emotional over beautiful fan message
Aug 14, 2026
Men carrying handbags: New fashion trend or something that’s been around for years?
Aug 14, 2026
'The Rock' explores music career with release of new song
Aug 13, 2026
Panyaza Lesufi reveals plans to fight crime and fix Gauteng's service delivery
Aug 13, 2026
Beyoncé sued over 2022 hit song: Original vs sampled version
Aug 12, 2026
The hilarious UK politician Count Binface is turning heads
Aug 12, 2026
Future 50: Vula Medical makes specialist knowledge travel
Aug 11, 2026
Asking For A Friend: When is it okay to ask to speak to the manager?
Aug 11, 2026
Hilarious moment politician joins council meeting from bathroom
Aug 07, 2026
Celebrating 140 years of innovation with the most tech-advanced Mercedes-Benz yet!
Aug 06, 2026
Would South Africans benefit from an official Men’s Day?
Aug 06, 2026
Woman jumps on chair at Home Affairs branch to expose alleged corruption
Aug 05, 2026
New Secret Sound: Can you guess the sound for R50 000?
Aug 04, 2026
Asking For A Friend: Transvaal Heavy Transport - Moving the equipment that keeps South Africa working
Aug 04, 2026
Asking For A Friend: Why must some men pay so much in child support?
Aug 04, 2026
Shocking national anthem performance has people in stitches
Aug 04, 2026
Pretoria woman wins R50 000 on the Secret Sound
Aug 03, 2026
Pretoria metal band makes SA proud at ‘Metal World Cup’
Aug 03, 2026
School teacher recalls moment he collapsed after being struck during rugby match brawl
Aug 03, 2026
"The sexy Portuguese": Lee Cole reacts to hilarious listener message
Jul 31, 2026
"I was a little bit worried": Katy Perry’s giant water bottle stunt nearly goes wrong
Jul 31, 2026
Reckless delivery driver nearly hits two elephants in Kruger
Jul 31, 2026
"Where are the men?": SA woman's games night plans goes viral
Jul 29, 2026
Asking For A Friend: Riyp and Uzair Essack - Finding opportunity where everyone else saw leftovers
Jul 28, 2026
This Secret Sound hint is guaranteed to help you win R50,000
Jul 28, 2026
Asking For A Friend: How soon after a divorce is it appropriate to start dating again?
Jul 28, 2026
Is AI the future of schooling?
Jul 28, 2026
Philicity Reeken weighs in on Tyla’s backlash over using the word "coloured"
Jul 28, 2026
Call to change South Africa’s name: Will this be the new name?
Jul 27, 2026
JMPD officer caught on camera grabbing driver by the neck
Jul 24, 2026
'Definitely South African': Man found sleeping in stranger's bakkie after UFC match
Jul 23, 2026
Junior Boks team doctor saves fellow passenger’s life on flight
Jul 22, 2026
Converge Solutions: Building South African software for some of the world’s toughest challenges
Jul 21, 2026
R&B icon Brandy set for two-night Pretoria concert this December
Jul 21, 2026
Asking For A Friend: Why are people over 30 always giving main character energy?
Jul 21, 2026
Unemployed mom wins R1 million on Jacaranda FM
Jul 21, 2026
South African superstar Tyla gets her own Bratz doll
Jul 21, 2026
Devi Sankaree Govender warns about new South African scam
Jul 16, 2026
Future 50: QualiPak JHB - The packaging partner behind South Africa's growing brands
Jul 14, 2026
SA Rugby confirms it will review ticket pricing
Jul 14, 2026
Asking For A Friend: My new partner treats his kids better than he treats mine
Jul 14, 2026
16-year-old Haaland's rap song goes viral
Jul 13, 2026
Bobby van Jaarsveld en Anel Alexander maak geskiedenis met ‘Semi-Soet: Die Musiekblyspel’
Jul 09, 2026
Is it right to have an AI actress in a feature film?
Jul 08, 2026
Future 50: Two employees, one bold decision - The story behind Tensile Rubber Hoses
Jul 07, 2026
Asking For A Friend: My boyfriend wants to wait for marriage and I don’t
Jul 07, 2026
SARS will be tracking your international travels from 1 July
Jul 07, 2026
S'dumo Mtshali on 'The Polygamist': 'Us men are not all like Jonasi'
Jul 02, 2026
Here’s the new R50 000 Secret Sound and how to enter
Jul 01, 2026
Mexican fans try to keep Ecuador team awake at hotel ahead of World Cup clash
Jul 01, 2026
Another lucky listener wins R50 000 on the Secret Sound
Jun 30, 2026
Naomi Osaka turns heads with Wimbledon opening match outfit
Jun 30, 2026
Asking For A Friend: My partner is still good friends with their ex
Jun 30, 2026
Future 50: How two generations built a business around one growing need
Jun 30, 2026
Cape Town named World's Most Beautiful City for 2026
Jun 29, 2026
Canadian rapper Drake wins R17 million after Bafana loss
Jun 29, 2026
New Secret Sound hint: Can you guess the sound?
Jun 26, 2026
A voice note for Thapelo Maseko
Jun 25, 2026
Iconic SA footballer Mark Fish celebrates historic Bafana Bafana win
Jun 25, 2026
SA comedian Rory Petzer shares excitement after watching historic Bafana win live
Jun 25, 2026
Is wearing pyjamas during the school run inappropriate?
Jun 24, 2026
Future 50: Khulio Electric - The business case for courage
Jun 23, 2026
Asking For A Friend: I have a friend who always has drama in their life
Jun 23, 2026
Dit is alles wat Bernice West en Droomsindroom in gemeen het
Jun 19, 2026
Confession Session: Tell your dad something you’ve never told him
Jun 19, 2026
The Breakfast with Martin Bester team is also excited about ‘Shrek 5’
Jun 18, 2026
Reacting to actor's surprise South African accent in new action blockbuster
Jun 16, 2026
Official South African 2026 World Cup Anthem (The Breakfast with Martin Bester version
Jun 16, 2026
Join the Breakfast with Martin Bester FIFA World Cup teams!
Jun 11, 2026
Which Breakfast with Martin Bester team member steal from hotels?
Jun 10, 2026
Future 50: How J Planet Consulting built a manufacturing success story
Jun 09, 2026
Pillow-talk: How many times a week is normal?
Jun 09, 2026
Olivia Rodrigo shocking collaboration on new album
Jun 09, 2026
Mel Viljoen shares message to South Africans after arrest in USA
Jun 08, 2026
Good Neighbours chat about their first visit to SA and going viral
Jun 04, 2026
Asking for a friend: Rich boyfriend wants to split expenses 50/50
Jun 03, 2026
Future 50: Republic Lifestyle - Using discipline to protect the core of a business
Jun 02, 2026
Are people taking more pictures of their pets than their loved ones?
Jun 01, 2026
Win R50,000 with the new Secret Sound!
Jun 01, 2026
Vodacom Bulls' Marcell Coetzee and Ruan Nortjé speak about future plans, family life and fatherhood
May 27, 2026
DJ Jazzy D returns to Jacaranda FM for one night only
May 27, 2026
Future 50: Deojay Petroleum KZN - Building local industry through ownership, skill and supply
May 26, 2026
The fourth and final Feel Good Secret Sound worth R40 000
May 25, 2026
Future 50: Supahot Geysers and the hard road of building a local manufacturing business
May 19, 2026
These are the winning Lotto tickets that remain unclaimed
May 19, 2026
Ford Head of Marketing shares more about exciting new Ford Territory
May 19, 2026
Here is the third Feel Good Secret Sound worth R40 000
May 18, 2026
Benny Blanco reveals Selena Gomez eats like a "five-year-old"
May 18, 2026
How do you pronounce Charlize Theron's name?
May 13, 2026
Catching up with American rock band LIVE ahead of SA summer tour
May 12, 2026
Future 50: The Pole Yard - From backyard operation to national timber supplier
May 12, 2026
Asking For A Friend: My husband does nothing around the house
May 12, 2026
This is your second Feel Good Secret Sound worth R40 000
May 11, 2026
Date My Mom: Will there be a second date for Maché Lewis and Barend Bester?
May 11, 2026
Date My Mom finale: Maché Lewis chooses the lucky guy to go on a date with
May 06, 2026
Guess the first R40,000 Secret Sound for Jacaranda FM’s 40th birthday
May 06, 2026
Date My Mom: Meet the top three potential dates - ⁠⁠Barend Bester
May 05, 2026
Future 50: The Sneaker Shack - From a Maboneng container to a national retail service brand
May 05, 2026
Date My Mom: Meet the top three potential dates - Johannes Haasbroek
May 05, 2026
Date My Mom: Meet the top three potential dates - David Dodds
May 05, 2026
Joburg woman cries after winning R50,000 on the Secret Sound
Apr 30, 2026
Meet our Date My Mom winner - Maché Lewis
Apr 29, 2026
Future 50: Van Ryn Rubber - Four decades of manufacturing excellence in Pinetown
Apr 29, 2026
Date My Mom 2026 Top 2 - Maché Lewis
Apr 28, 2026
Date My Mom 2026 Top 2 - Natasha Stander
Apr 28, 2026
British actress Cynthia Erivo to play Miriam Makeba in new film
Apr 28, 2026
The Top 10 Finalists for Date My Mom 2026
Apr 24, 2026
Majozi shares inspiring message for young musicians
Apr 24, 2026
Can you believe it has been two decades since Spotify first began?
Apr 24, 2026
WhatsApp testing new paid subscription for users
Apr 24, 2026
Bafana Bafana 2026 FIFA World Cup away jersey gets top global ranking
Apr 23, 2026
Which era of your life influenced your favourite music today?
Apr 23, 2026
'Ek het die Here in haar oë gesien,' sê Brendan Peyper ná verlowing
Apr 22, 2026
Future 50: RecruitMyMom - Connecting businesses with experienced talent
Apr 21, 2026
Asking For A Friend: Have people lost their manners?
Apr 21, 2026
NWU-studente "gatvol" vir slaggate in Potch
Apr 21, 2026
Breakfast with Martin Bester vier Brendan Peyper se verlowing!
Apr 21, 2026
This small South African town is up for auction
Apr 20, 2026
Stephanie Baartman het die Breakfast with Martin Bester-span in trane
Apr 17, 2026
Have dress codes changed in 2026, or do they still matter?
Apr 16, 2026
Awkward moment tissue gets stuck to suspended EMPD chief's forehead
Apr 16, 2026
Bunny Bester: Martin Bester gets his own figurine after April Fool’s prank
Apr 15, 2026
The craziest freak-accident stories!
Apr 15, 2026
Future 50: Wipe-it - From a small operation to a national tissue manufacturer
Apr 14, 2026
Asking For A Friend: My wife won't allow me to have female friends
Apr 14, 2026
Chinapiano: Artist blends Chinese music and Amapiano
Apr 14, 2026
Listeners give their best ululations amid Sabrina Carpenter controversy
Apr 13, 2026
New Feel Good Secret Sound with OUTsurance
Apr 13, 2026
Future 50: Elcarbo Industrial Supplies - From humble beginnings to a trusted industrial partner
Apr 07, 2026
My mother-in-law shaves my 36-year-old husband's chest
Mar 31, 2026
Gauteng plastic surgeon explains why it's cheaper to go to Turkey
Mar 30, 2026
Helpmekaar rugby players explain bizarre twin telepathy injury
Mar 30, 2026
Springbok test tickets to go on sale with more affordable options for fans
Mar 27, 2026
Expert explains: Meta and YouTube found liable for creating addictive products
Mar 26, 2026
Massive Secret Sound clue, 25 March 2026
Mar 25, 2026
How much you're paying for Easter eggs in 2026
Mar 25, 2026
Should parents homeschool their children?
Mar 25, 2026
Future 50: Packtech Tooling - Precision engineering learnt from the factory floor
Mar 24, 2026
Asking For A Friend: My mother is 46 and brought home a 23-year-old
Mar 24, 2026
Kurt Darren responds to public reaction to new '67' song
Mar 23, 2026
Doja Cat South Africa performance: Emotional end, controversy and SA roots
Mar 23, 2026
Outrage over tiny R3.6 million studio apartment in SA
Mar 19, 2026