Breakfast with Martin Bester

Devi Sankaree Govender is a South African media icon. Her reputation as an award-winning investigative television journalist has been cemented by decades of bold, brave and fearless reporting that holds governments, companies and individuals to account. Govender joined Breakfast with Martin Bester to talk about the success of 'The Devi Show', thank audiences for their support and give listeners an inside look into the life of one of South Africa's most renowned investigative journalists.

Walk through any supermarket and you'll see shelves filled with colourful bottles, jars and cans competing for your attention. Behind many of those eye-catching products is a process most shoppers never think about: turning a great product idea into packaging that's ready for the retail shelf. For more than 20 years, QualiPak JHB has helped make that happen. Founded by Graham Hepburn, the Johannesburg-based business specialises in applying printed shrink sleeves to bottles, jars, cans and other containers, helping businesses package their products professionally without having to commit to large production volumes from day one.

SARU president Mark Alexander confirmed that the organisation had taken note of concerns over ticket pricing and is planning to review the pricing of certain ticket categories. "We take full ownership of this matter and are committed to ensuring that our ticketing structure reflects accessibility and sustainability. "Supporters' passion and loyalty are central to our success, and we are deeply grateful for their commitment to our teams. Rugby is a shared national treasure, and we have a responsibility to ensure every supporter feels part of the journey. "At the same time, we must balance this commitment with the responsibility of making these events financially viable. It is a delicate balance, but one we are determined to manage responsibly."

Managing blended families and relationships between children and new partners is not always easy. That being said, many people manage to build beautiful blended families, bringing together children, parents and partners. Unfortunately, that is not always the case, as seen in this week's Asking For A Friend on Breakfast with Martin Bester. This week, Anonymous wrote to Breakfast with Martin Bester, saying that her partner treats his children better than he treats hers. Not sure what to do, she asked the team and our listeners for advice. This is what they had to say.

Manchester City football star Erling Haaland is one of the biggest names in football, and during the 2026 FIFA World Cup he made an even bigger name for himself. The Norwegian striker became so popular that fans discovered a rap song he released as a 16-year-old in 2016. Using the stage name Lyng, the football star formed a group called Flow Kingz with his Norwegian teammates Erik Botheim and Erik Tobias Sandberg. The trio released a song called 'Kygo Jo' and even created a music video to accompany it. Globally recognised DJ and producer Kygo, who also hails from Norway, caught wind of the song and decided to put his own spin on it. According to USA Today, Kygo promised to remix the song if Haaland scored in the Round of 16 match against Brazil.

‘Semi-Soet: Die Musiekblyspel' keer terug na die verhoog, en hierdie keer kan gehore dit van 4 tot 20 September in die Teatro by Montecasino sien. Die Suid-Afrikaanse sanger Bobby van Jaarsveld keer terug as 'JP', die manlike hoofrol, saam met Anel Alexander, wat terugkeer in haar rol as 'Jaci'. Bobby en Anel het met Breakfast with Martin Bester kom gesels oor die musiekblyspel en hul opgewondenheid oor die groter verhoog.

Virtual actress Tilly Norwood, who has not been cast in a film since her career was launched in autumn 2025, may finally be getting her breakthrough role. Her creators, studio Particle 6, said on Monday that they will create a feature film for her to star in. The film will be produced entirely using artificial intelligence (AI), with help from human writers, human technicians and human actors.

Sometimes the biggest business success stories begin with people who simply know their craft better than anyone else. For Wayne Da Costa and Gideon Monyelekgau, that journey started on the factory floor of Tensile Rubber Hoses in Rosslyn, Gauteng. Long before they became business partners, they spent years learning every aspect of the company. Wayne worked his way up to managing the operation, while Gideon's journey began in the garden before moving into production, studying further and eventually leading product development and quality. Then came an opportunity few employees ever receive. When the previous owner decided to sell the business in 2014, Wayne and Gideon made a life-changing decision. They invested their pension savings and became equal owners of the company they had helped build.

What do you do when your partner wants to wait until marriage and you don't? Well, this is this week's Asking for a Friend predicament. Anonymous wrote to 'Breakfast with Martin Bester and said her boyfriend wants to wait until marriage before they have sex, but she doesn't want to. The Breakfast team, listeners and even comedian Schalk Bezuidenhout weighed in on the issue.

The South African Revenue Service has announced that, starting 1 July 2026, travellers entering or leaving South Africa through air, land, sea and rail ports will be required to submit an online traveller declaration before travelling.

He is the man behind one of television's most hated characters, but behind the character is a talented actor with an impressive body of work spanning film, television and streaming platforms. S'dumo Mtshali joined ‘Breakfast with Martin Bester' to give fans a behind-the-scenes look at the global phenomenon that is ‘The Polygamist', his now-infamous character and the real person behind Jonasi Gomora.

Listeners stand the chance to win R50,000 if they correctly guess the Secret Sound. Listen to Breakfast with Martin Bester every weekday from 06:00 to 09:00 to see if you can guess the next sound. To enter, all you need to do is WhatsApp "SECRET" to 084 850 0942 and follow the prompts. Every day, Martin Bester selects entries at random and puts them on air to try and win. Sending a WhatsApp entry for the competition does not guarantee that your answer, whether correct or incorrect, will be taken to air. Please note that WhatsApp is the only valid entry mechanism.

Social media was set ablaze after video footage of Mexican football fans hooting and making noise outside the Ecuadorian team's hotel ahead of the match made the rounds. Mexican fans attempted to give the team a sleepless night after they gathered outside the Westin Hotel in Santa Fe. From midnight until the early hours of the morning, the crowd clamoured outside using loudspeakers, horns and motorcycles.

We have a new R50 000 Secret Sound winner! On Tuesday, 30 June, Martin Bester gave away another R50 000 after one lucky listener guessed correctly.

Osaka is renowned for turning heads with her on-court outfits, but making them compatible with Wimbledon's strict dress code required some special inspiration. Japan's four-time major winner paid tribute to her country's culture by arriving for her opening match at the All England Club in an elegant, full-length kimono. The ensemble was entirely white to comply with the tournament's rules.

For some people, staying friends with an ex does not seem strange at all, but for others, it is a complete no-no. Anonymous wrote to Breakfast with Martin Bester about this exact predicament. Their partner is still good friends (emphasis on “good”) with their ex, and Anonymous wonders whether they should be worried.

Reliable water has become something many South Africans can no longer take for granted. For homes, shopping centres, retirement villages and schools, interruptions to the water supply can quickly disrupt everyday life. An organisation that stays one step ahead of this challenge is iWater Management, a family-owned business founded by father-and-son team Pierre van Tonder Senior and Pierre van Tonder Junior.

A total of 24 000 people around the world were asked to choose the most beautiful city, and the results are in! Cape Town has topped Time Out's list of the World's Most Beautiful Cities for 2026. According to Time Out, 86% of Capetonians said their city was beautiful.

Bafana Bafana went head-to-head with Canada on Sunday, 28 June. After a historic run in the FIFA World Cup, the national team unfortunately lost 1-0 in the Round of 32. As a result, Bafana Bafana were knocked out of the World Cup. Even though the nation could not be prouder of the national football team, their loss was understandably disappointing. Of course, not everyone was disappointed by the result. For some, it even came with a hefty payout. Canadian rapper Drake revealed on Instagram that he had placed a high-stakes bet on his home country to win. The ‘Hotline Bling' rapper wagered $770,000, almost R13 million, on Canada to win. His successful bet earned him a $1 million payout, which is almost R17 million.

Martin Bester has a new Secret Sound, so it's time to get guessing!

South Africa's national football team made history after beating South Korea 1-0 on Thursday, 25 June. Bafana Bafana secured the historic victory in Monterrey, Mexico. This is the first time South Africa has competed in the FIFA World Cup since hosting the tournament in 2010. Now, for the first time ever, the national team has advanced to the next round of the tournament. The energy was tangible on Thursday morning, with South Africans across the country beaming with pride. Jacaranda FM spent the morning celebrating with the rest of South Africa and created several special moments honouring Bafana Bafana.

South Africa's national football team made history after beating South Korea 1-0 on Thursday, 25 June. Bafana Bafana secured the historic victory in Monterrey, Mexico. This is the first time South Africa has competed in the FIFA World Cup since hosting the tournament in 2010. Now, for the first time ever, the national team has advanced to the next round of the tournament. The energy was tangible on Thursday morning, with South Africans across the country beaming with pride. Jacaranda FM spent the morning celebrating with the rest of South Africa and created several special moments honouring Bafana Bafana.

South Africa's national football team made history after beating South Korea 1-0 on Thursday, 25 June. Bafana Bafana secured the historic victory in Monterrey, Mexico. This is the first time South Africa has competed in the FIFA World Cup since hosting the tournament in 2010. Now, for the first time ever, the national team has advanced to the next round of the tournament. The energy was tangible on Thursday morning, with South Africans across the country beaming with pride. Jacaranda FM spent the morning celebrating with the rest of South Africa and created several special moments honouring Bafana Bafana.

A Cape Town primary school has reminded parents that, while it understands that school runs can be a race against time, pyjamas are not appropriate attire when dropping off or picking up children from school. The school sent out a notice urging parents and guardians to help maintain a respectful atmosphere by dressing appropriately before entering the school grounds. Breakfast with Martin Bester asked listeners to weigh in and share their opinions.

Khulio Electric founder Siyabonga Khumalo turned a struggling business into a successful South African electrical manufacturing company by taking a calculated risk.

In this week's Asking for a Friend, Anonymous wrote in and said they have a friend who always has drama in their life. Breakfast with Martin Bester asked listeners to weigh in and share their advice.

Bernice en die broers van Droomsindroom het Vrydag, 19 Junie, op Breakfast with Martin Bester oor hul nuwe enkelsnit gesels. Hulle het ook vertel hoe hulle aan die liedjie saamgewerk het en hoeveel hulle eintlik in gemeen het.

In celebration of Father's Day 2026, Breakfast with Martin Bester opened the phone lines and invited listeners to tell their dads something they had never told them before. Let's just say there were some wild and hilarious confessions!

The fifth instalment in the world-famous Shrek franchise has long been teased, and fans have finally been given their first look at ‘Shrek 5'. Universal Pictures released the official teaser trailer for the film, which is set to be released on 30 June 2027. The film franchise will return to the big screen for the first time in 17 years. ‘Shrek Forever After' was the last film in the franchise and was released in 2010.

One accent that tends to make headlines whenever even the best of the best Hollywood actors try to tackle it is the South African accent. The most infamous examples are Leonardo DiCaprio in 'Blood Diamond' and Matt Damon as Francois Pienaar in 'Invictus'. Not every actor can be an accent expert, but does this one pass the test?

Every FIFA World Cup has at least one banger anthem. However, Breakfast with Martin Bester decided to take matters into their own hands and create this one-of-a-kind proudly South African version.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is here, and the Breakfast with Martin Bester team is ready to show their support. While everyone is obviously backing Bafana Bafana, each person was assigned two participating teams. Who do you think has the strongest picks?

Beer glasses from bars, a colleague's food out of the fridge or nicking the hotel robe. These are just a few examples of theft that some people have no problem justifying. But if we're all being honest, it's still stealing.

Starting from a single garage, J Planet Consulting began by repairing and fabricating equipment for customers who couldn't afford production downtime.

Asking for a friend got very intimate this week. Anonymous asked how often couples should engage in a certain activity. Jacaranda FM listeners were not holding back and shared their bedroom secrets.

Olivia Rodrigo is experiencing a "Somebody pinch me!!!" moment unlike anything you could imagine. The 'Driver's License' singer is living her dream by teaming up with one of her biggest musical heroes. And one that truly surprised fans and critics alike...

Melany 'Mel' and Petrus 'Peet' Viljoen were first introduced to the public as stars of the 'The Real Housewives of Pretoria' reality television series. Which is why many South Africans were shocked when news broke that one of television's most controversial couples was arrested in the USA on Tuesday, 10 March 2026. Viljoen joined Breakfast with Martin Bester to talk about her arrest, address rumours and share an update on her husband's case.

In 2024, Oli Fox and Scott Verrill decided to start a band called Good Neighbours. That same year, they released their debut single, 'Home', which went viral almost instantly. By November 2024, the song had over 300-million Spotify streams and is currently at 550-million. You can see them perform at Marks Park in Emmarentia on Sunday, 30 August 2026, alongside the soulful New Zealand artist TEEKS.

Anonymous has been in a relationship for 4 years, and it seems the pay gap between her and her partner is causing issues. Things got heated as 'Breakfast with Martin Bester' listeners shared their opinions:

Guy Hamlin is at the helm of Republic Lifestyle, a company that has grown into a homeware and lifestyle product manufacturer supplying retailers across South Africa.

Humans were built to have deep, meaningful relationships with each other. That's what family and friends are for. However, animals can sometimes feel like our closest companions and most loyal friends. And they're so cute, how can you resist taking pictures and videos constantly? But how many of us are keeping track of the numbers?

Martin Bester has a new Secret Sound. Can you guess what it is? If you get it right, you could win R50,000!

Ahead of the United Rugby Championship quarter-final between the Vodacom Bulls and Munster, Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to co-captains Marcell Coetzee and Ruan Nortjé. The star players spoke about their future plans, fatherhood, and the importance of fans' support.