Breakfast with Martin Bester

Red cards and national anthem flops! Despite South Africa's win, this past weekend's match against Italy was riddled with controversy. Breakfast with Martin Bester also spoke to former Springbok rugby public relations manager Annelee Murray about how exactly it works to get a singer to perform the national anthem.

Red cards and national anthem flops! Despite South Africa's win, this past weekend's match against Italy was riddled with controversy. Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to former South African rugby player and presenter Nick Mallett about Mostert's red card.

We asked listeners to share when they think people should stop clubbing, and this is what they had to say.

Die Suid-Afrikaanse sanger Bok van Blerk het onlangs 'n skokkende plasing op sosiale media gedeel. In sy plasing het die 'Lemoene'-sanger foto's van 'n vliegtuig gedeel en bekend gemaak dat hy 'n noodlanding moes maak nadat die vliegtuig se brandstofprop afgekom het. Breakfast with Martin Bester het met die sanger gepraat oor die insident.

More and more people are changing their profile pictures to purple, but why? Breakfast with Martin Bester delved into the reason South Africans are changing their profile pictures to purple and the deeper meaning behind it.

Veané Nel is 'n 16-jarige Strongman-atleet van Rustenburg wat tans Hoërskool Bergsig Akademie bywoon. Nel het op Breakfast with Martin Bester gekuier om meer te deel oor haar passie en wat dit vat om een van Suid-Afrika se sterkste vroue te wees.

Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to South African comedian Vafa Naraghi about his one-man comedy show, ‘Becoming South African', which traces his journey from growing up as a Persian boy in Mahikeng at the tail end of apartheid to becoming a multilingual performer who has lived and worked across South Africa.

Breakfast with Martin Bester asked listeners to share the weirdest smells they enjoy. This is what they said.

The iconic South African duo Liquideep is back after more than a decade! Ahead of their much-anticipated reunion on stage, the duo joined Breakfast with Martin Bester for a live performance at the Jacaranda FM headquarters. The duo also spent time with some Jacaranda FM listeners who brought the vibe to this spectacular morning.

Qhawekazi Mazaleni spoke to Breakfast with Martin Bester after being crowned Miss South Africa 2025. The current Miss South Africa discussed her dreams, the importance of education, and her ultimate inspirations.

Music duo Boyzlife, made up of Brian McFadden from Westlife and Keith Duffy from Boyzone, joined Breakfast with Martin Bester to talk about their brand-new single, 'Lovebirds,' and to share more about their life as a duo.

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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Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to Monde Mkalipi, spokesperson for the Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA), an entity of the Department of Transport, who explained the newly implemented AARTO demerit system.

While talking about her plans for Johannesburg, Breakfast with Martin Bester played a fun game with Helen Zille to test her Joburg knowledge.

Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to federal council chairperson of the DA, Helen Zille after it was announced that she will be the party's Johannesburg mayoral candidate for the 2026 elections.

Francois van Coke het sy teleurstelling op Breakfast with Martin Bester gedeel nadat die Sanlam Cape Town Marathon, wat Sondag sou plaasvind, gekanselleer is weens bekommernis oor onveilige weersomstandighede.

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15-year-old Evan Jonk joined Breakfast with Martin Bester for a fun-filled morning after he went viral on social media for trying to pronounce difficult English words.

There's a new musical duo on the scene! Asanda Lusaseni Mvana, known professionally as Msaki, is a South African composer, singer, and songwriter. She has joined forces with another SA music star, Jesse Clegg, and together they are creating magic. Their first collaborative EP, 'Entropy', is "a deeply personal work born from an unlikely but profound creative bond".

Jacaranda FM and Thompsons Holidays invite you to take your seat for a chance to win the getaway of a lifetime for two!

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Breakfast with Martin spoke to listeners about how much they pay for electricity each month.

One lucky listener won R25,000 and a two-night stay worth R20,000 at the 5-star Zebula Boutique Hotel, thanks to Breakfast with Martin Bester, OUTsurance, and Zebula.

On Friday, 3 October, South Africa's Constitutional Court made history by granting equal parental leave to all parents, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, or family structure. This ruling replaces "maternity leave" with "parental leave," allowing both parents to share four months of leave as they choose. Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to Onyi Nwaneri, Managing Director at Sesame Workshop International South Africa, to get a better understanding of the new ruling.

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Thanks to Jacaranda FM's Good Morning Angels and Mancosa, Zanele Ndebele will now be able to study towards a Higher Certificate in Project Management!

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.

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 other essentials for himself and his pensioner parents.

The MANCOSA Jacaranda FM Business Breakfast welcomes Jessica Motaung, commercial and marketing director of Kaizer Chiefs. Speaking to Breakfast with Martin Bester, Motaung shared how the club has leveraged its brand, expanding it far beyond the football field. Jessica Motaung, the dynamic commercial and marketing director of Kaizer Chiefs, is set to captivate attendees at the upcoming MANCOSA Jacaranda FM Business Breakfast. Delving into Kaizer Chiefs' strategic expansion and engagement plans, Jessica will share insights into how the club is positioning itself as a leading African football brand, while also giving advice to other business owners on how they can better leverage their brands. In her interview on Breakfast with Martin Bester, Jessica highlighted: "It's about more than the game. We touch all aspects of life to create a holistic brand experience," underscoring the club's commitment to extending its reach beyond the boundaries of football.

Recently, Breakfast with Martin Bester asked listeners about the most attractive hobbies men can have. Now it's time to flip it. We asked listeners to share the most attractive hobbies women can have.

The Good Morning Angels Fund will assist Njabulo with a donation of R50,000 to cover the R41,000 needed to register for her final matric exams. The extra funds will help with other expenses during the last stretch of her matric year, ensuring she can give her very best in her final exams.

Breakfast with Martin Bester has a new Secret Sound, and this time, we headed to the Bushveld. Listeners stand the chance to win R50,000 if they correctly guess the 'Secret Sound'. Listen to Breakfast with Martin Bester every weekday at 08:00 to see if you can guess the next sound. To enter, all you need to do is SMS 'Secret', your name, and what you think the sound is to 37942.

35-year-old diabetic, Eksoda Mazibuko, received some help from Jacaranda FM's Good Morning Angels during his pursuit to buy and supply glucometers and strips for diabetic community members in need. The Good Morning Angels Fund will support Eksoda's fundraising effort with R50,000 to buy and supply glucometers and strips for diabetic community members in need.

Martin Bester awarded one lucky listener R50,000 after they successfully guessed the latest Secret Sound.

Former South African rugby player Patrick Lambie will be one of our esteemed speakers at this year's MANCOSA Jacaranda FM Business Breakfast. He will discuss his rugby career and the importance of flexibility in his transition into the corporate space. Breakfast with Martin Bester also caught up with Lambie ahead of the event to find out more about life after his rugby career.

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

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!

The Good Morning Angels Fund assisted Bibi du Preez with R100 000,00 towards her essential knee surgery, to help her on her way to recovery and the ability to earn a living as an entertainer.

Keith Juluka, a hilariously talented SA artist, creates satirical songs that are often very relatable to South Africans. And nothing is more South African than rugby. During his recent visit to Jacaranda FM, Martin Bester challenged Juluka. Martin asked Juluka to write one of his brilliant songs about something relevant in SA right now.

A petrol attendant's act of kindness has now sparked an entire movement of kindness. After Justin Roderick's car ran out of petrol just 2 km from his daughters' school, they were left stranded with no other option but to walk to the nearest petrol station. Here, they were met with kindness when petrol attendant Warren Bhebe paid for a 5-litre bottle of petrol for the family and gave them an additional R100.

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