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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

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18:37

Stupid questions people ask during work interviews

Breakfast with Martin Bester ·

2025/09/25

Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to comedian and content creator Sami Hall about the stupid questions people ask during work interviews, "normal" jobs, and her upcoming show.

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8:52

New 'legs' for Pieter Botha living without his own...

Breakfast with Martin Bester ·

2025/09/17

Jacaranda FM's Good Morning Angels and Valterra Platinum – Mogalakwena Mine have come together to assist 37-year-old Pieter Botha with R100,000 for his prosthetic leg upgrades and other medical costs.Valterra Platinum – Mogalakwena Mine, host of the annual Bushveld Classic Golf Day, together with business partners, will donate the full R57,000 needed for Pieter's prosthetic leg upgrades. In addition, they will round their donation up to R100,000 to further assist Pieter with medical needs and

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11:24

Appel deel meer oor hartroerende nuwe enkelsnit,...

Breakfast with Martin Bester ·

2025/08/22

Die super talentvolle Appel het by Breakfast with Martin Bester gekuier en gesels oor die liefdesverhaal geskryf in die sterre.

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9:15

School rugby ref explains why he red-carded a parent

Breakfast with Martin Bester ·

2025/08/21

Whether you are a fellow parent, a child, or just a spectator, it's always a little awkward when a parent shouts, screams, and gets too excited. There have been many concerns about parents' behaviour next to the rugby field and their treatment of the referees. Stefan van Zyl was the ref for an under-15 C school match over the weekend. Having had enough of one parent's behaviour, van Zyl addressed the situation and gave the parent in question a red card!

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1:43

Here's one of the closest Secret Sound guesses yet!

Breakfast with Martin Bester ·

2025/08/08

Martin Bester has a brand-new Secret Sound, and one lucky listener will win R50,000 if they can correctly guess the sound.

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10:41

SA mountain climber answers spam call mid-climb

Breakfast with Martin Bester ·

2025/08/07

Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to Chris Johnston after a hilarious video went viral of him answering a spam call while climbing a mountain, more than 900 meters above the ground.

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16:37

Helping a young aspiring teacher live free from...

Breakfast with Martin Bester ·

2025/08/06

From the LottoStar Fortune Frenzy funds raised for Good Morning Angels, LottoStar will donate the R100,000 needed to enable the medical team to assist Miss X as a matter of urgency. Dr. Abri de Bruin will also be doing the surgery for free, while others have also offered their expertise during the process.

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8:44

A liver operation for eight-year-old Zelné, daughter...

Breakfast with Martin Bester ·

2025/08/06

Jacaranda FM's Good Morning Angels kicked off Women's Month 2025 with the help of our friends at LottoStar. From the LottoStar Fortune Frenzy funds raised for Good Morning Angels, LottoStar will donate the outstanding R80,000 needed for Zelné's upcoming surgery — enabling her to live without pain.

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9:28

SA TikTok sensation shares terrifying kidnapping...

Breakfast with Martin Bester ·

2025/08/05

The TikTok sensation and former Pretoria High School teacher, Domonique Bullock—also known as Mrs Bullock—made waves across South Africa after her students filmed her dancing to TikTok’s Robot Boii’s Salary Salary challenge. Since then, she has been spreading joy, fun, and laughter on social media while enriching the lives of many South Africans.Unfortunately, Bullock recently took to her social media platforms to share a message with a completely different tone from her usual fun-loving content

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12:51

What Women (Really) Want this Women's Month- Part 1

Breakfast with Martin Bester ·

2025/08/04

Ladies, what do you REALLY want? A day for yourself, a night out with the ladies, spa day - anything your heart desires!

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4:28

Reactions to Martin falling off stage during live...

Breakfast with Martin Bester ·

2025/08/04

During his last Warmfees show in Tzaneen, Martin Bester fell off the stage. Martin tried to head over to a young fan, Nathan, whilst performing his favourite song, 'Lily'. In the video, you can hear Nathan singing along to the song. WATCH: Martin Bester falls off stage during live performance

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8:57

Kurt Darren releases his new single, 'Oorwurm'

Breakfast with Martin Bester ·

2025/08/01

King Kurt was back in the studio to talk about the release of his brand new single, 'Oorwurm'.

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9:16

'Rope Runner' Marissa Groenewald fight against human...

Breakfast with Martin Bester ·

2025/08/01

"Rope running" refers to the unique athletic endeavour of running while simultaneously skipping rope. It's not a new sport, but rather an unconventional combination of two activities. This technique was popularised by endurance athlete Marissa Groenewald, also known as "@theroperunner".

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12:55

In conversation with celebrity Michelin-star chef...

Breakfast with Martin Bester ·

2025/07/31

Renowned celebrity chef, Jameson Stocks, joined the Breakfast with Martin Bester team ahead of the Good Life in Johannesburg. Known for his creative cooking flair and approach to mindful eating, Jameson quickly established himself as one of the brightest culinary talents in the world. While he blends traditional techniques with modern flavours, his cuisine is a celebration of locally sourced, organic ingredients. Beyond his technical expertise in the kitchen, Jameson’s engaging personality and

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10:04

A bold conversation on HIV, men's mental health, and...

Breakfast with Martin Bester ·

2025/07/17

Nozibele Qamngana, host of the 'Don't Hold Back' podcast, spoke to Breakfast with Martin Bester about the third season of the podcast, focusing on its aims to address challenging and often stigmatised topics such as men's mental health and living with HIV, and highlighting the importance of open conversations for young people.

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25:45

Will AI replace your job?

Breakfast with Martin Bester ·

2025/07/14

Futurist and speaker Graeme Codrington joined Breakfast with Martin Bester to answer important questions surrounding AI and how it will impact human beings.

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7:04

AI translates popular English songs into Afrikaans!

Breakfast with Martin Bester ·

2025/07/10

Breakfast with Martin Bester asked AI to take popular English songs and translate their lyrics into Afrikaans, and the results were hilarious.

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1:33

R50,000 up for grabs in the new Secret Sound of Music

Breakfast with Martin Bester ·

2025/06/13

Martin Bester has a brand-new Secret Sound, and one lucky listener will win R50,000 if they can correctly guess the sound.

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6:30

Meet South Africa's biggest 'Karen'!

Breakfast with Martin Bester ·

2025/06/10

During a discussion about the biggest 'Karen' people know, one listener called into Breakfast with Martin Bester to proudly declare that she is the biggest 'Karen' she knows!

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5:15

Martin Bester gives advice on how to handle a...

Breakfast with Martin Bester ·

2025/06/10

During a discussion about the biggest 'Karen' people know, Martin Bester gave one listener a hilarious piece of advice on how to deal with his wife, whom the listener jokingly called the biggest Karen of all.

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