Breakfast with Martin Bester

Breakfast with Martin Bester dropped a massive Secret Sound clue after listeners have been struggling to guess the sound.

This year, you might want to reconsider how many Easter eggs you add to your shopping basket. Netwerk24 has reported a steep increase in Easter egg prices compared to 2025, despite the fact that the price of cocoa beans has dropped sharply over the past year. According to Reuters, cocoa prices have fallen by more than 70% after reaching a peak at the end of 2024.

South African parents are pulling their children out of private institutions at an increasing rate as tuition costs continue to hit new heights. Instead of public schools, many families are opting for homeschooling. Breakfast with Martin Bester asked listeners to share their thoughts on homeschooling.

Packtech Tooling, based in Cape Town and led by Kim Naran, sits at the start of that system. Packtech Tooling, a specialised manufacturing business based in Cape Town, has built a strong reputation within South Africa's printing and packaging sector. Founded by Werner Weber, the company supplies precision tooling to the printing, packaging and narrow web label industries across South Africa and parts of the African continent. Today, the business is headed by Managing Director Kim Naran, whose leadership reflects decades of hands-on industry experience.

An anonymous listener recently sent ‘Breakfast with Martin Bester' an email asking about his mom's extreme age gap with a guy she "brought home". According to the anonymous sender, his mom is 46 and she brought home a 23-year-old. He added that he finds it “disgusting” and needs the help of Breakfast with Martin Bester and our listeners. We asked you for your feedback and, let's just say, it was a polarising topic. The responses were split, with many saying it is none of his business and others agreeing the age gap is too extreme.

The South African musician spoke to 'Breakfast with Martin Bester' about the public response to his new song '67', even before its release.

Doja Cat delivered an emotional performance at her first South African concert at the SunBet Arena in Pretoria, where fans celebrated her local roots. The show was followed by controversy after she publicly criticised her father, Dumisani Dlamini, in a TikTok video, sparking a back-and-forth between them. Despite the drama, her South African heritage and family background remain a key part of her identity and story.

The internet was not happy after a video of a tiny studio apartment worth R3.6 million in Sea Point was shared online. Breakfast with Martin Bester also had something to say about this...

If you grew up in South Africa, you'll know the sound: that “scrape-rattle-scrape” as a kid rides up and down the driveway… again… and again… and again. Blomo Plastics made close to two million of those little black push bikes over the years. Two million kids with joy. And two million parents thinking, “Please… just burn that energy.” Blomo Plastics began in 1989 through the determination and ingenuity of founder Fritz Strydom Snr. As a young engineer with experience in plastic moulding, Fritz Strydom Snr recognised an opportunity to manufacture products locally at a time when specialised equipment was not readily available.

Some people allow animals in the house, on the furniture and even in their beds, while others still believe pets are supposed to stay outside. That is today's predicament for Asking For A Friend on Breakfast with Martin Bester. Anonymous wrote in and said she doesn't want to visit her friend's house because her friend allows her dogs inside, and she feels the home is dirty because of it. This is what Breakfast with Martin Bester and our listeners had to say.

New police bodycam footage has surfaced, showing the moment South African couple Melany “Mel” Viljoen and her husband, Petrus “Peet” Viljoen, were taken into custody in Florida. Breakfast with Martin Bester asked AI to create a song for the controversial couple following their arrest.

On Monday, INpowered founder Mark Grobbelaar joined Breakfast with Martin Bester to talk about the anti-GBV event, Big Break, the realities of gender-based violence (GBV), and his ventures to teach all South Africans how to protect themselves. Grobbelaar also shared some helpful tips on how to protect oneself against violence.

South Africans reportedly love long rides to and from work. Breakfast with Martin Bester came across a study suggesting that South Africans spend more time behind the wheel than drivers in any other country in the study, including India, yet most actually enjoy it.

Soul Souvlaki began in 2012 with a simple idea: to introduce “Greek street food done right” to the South African market.

On this week's Asking For A Friend on Breakfast with Martin Bester, an anonymous listener sent us a voice note asking for help with some family drama. She said that her daughter-in-law won't let her see her grandchildren and asked for our help. Breakfast with Martin Bester gave their two cents and asked other listeners to also weigh in.

These countries are looking at South Africans for top-paying professional jobs. Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke about five nations that are actively scouting for local South African talent.

One takeaway food also surpassed burgers as the second favourite in SA. Martin Bester asked listeners if they could guess which takeaway food was the most popular in South Africa, and this is what they said.

Parents continue to go to extreme lengths to get their children into their preferred public schools.

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis spoke to Breakfast with Martin Bester after he announced that he will run for DA federal leader.

Die Suid-Afrikaanse musikant Bobby van Jaarsveld het ouers gewaarsku nadat sy seun 90% van sy sig verloor het. Hy het onlangs op sosiale media gewaarsku oor 'n eenvoudige speelding waarmee baie kinders al jare lank speel. In sy Facebook-plasing het die sanger gedeel dat sy seun, Leben, 90% van sy sig verloor het nadat daar 'n laser in sy oog geskyn is. Breakfast with Martin Bester het met Van Jaarsveld oor die insident gesels.

Alan Winde caused quite a stir after he arrived in bicycle shorts and pink socks at the Western Cape Parliament. This is what Breakfast with Martin Bester had to say about it!

We all know our Proteas are world-class on the field, but have you ever wondered what the pay cheque looks like for South Africa's top cricketers? It turns out that being a South African cricketer comes with a handsome payout.

Breakfast with Martin Bester het huldeblyke opgedra aan die Suid-Afrikaanse ikoon nadat nuus van sy afsterwe bevestig is.

Quotes, parking, deposits on booking… what other industries charge people for things that seem unnecessary? Listen to the full chat here! South African rugby player Hacjivah Dayimani slammed Cape Town realtors who charge non-refundable fees to people when applying for a property, calling it a scam.

Breakfast with Martin Bester shared a hilarious video of a South African man that went viral for his performance of 'Nkalakatha'. This opened an entire discussion about how South Africans judge each other for the way we pronounce things in other people's languages.

Olympic Paints has been part of South Africa's manufacturing landscape since 1981. Founded by Niran Purbhoo, the company began as a local paint manufacturer supplying interior and exterior coatings to the domestic market.

Anonymous has a serious issue, and she asked Breakfast with Martin Bester and our listeners for help. In the first official Asking For A Friend, an anonymous listener shared that she has a crush on her brother-in-law.

Breakfast with Martin Bester brought you some good news to get you through the day.

Martin Bester het met Pierre Greeff, hooforganiseerder en voorsanger van Die Heuwels Fantasties, gesels oor die 10-jaar-viering van 'Liefde by die Dam'.

A ‘Rolex gang' that follows people home in pursuit of luxury watches has been busted in Centurion. Breakfast with Martin Bester shared the feel good news with listeners and applauded the work done by police.

Breakfast with Martin Bester reacted to the viral video showing a woman describing a “hack” where she washes her underwear in a hotel coffee machine.

Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to rugby star Handré Pollard ahead of a huge clash between the Vodacom Bulls and Hollywoodbets Sharks. Pollard spoke about all things rugby, family life, and more. He even called a fellow rugby star to see if they would answer, did they?

Durban is officially getting two new massive landmarks, but the R22 million price tag is already causing a stir among locals. Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke about the controversial statues, saying they understand how there could be controversy.

Video footage of the incident has gone viral, creating a buzz among South Africans. Breakfast with Martin Bester also saw the video and shared a few opinions about the incident.

Flawless IT Solutions, founded by Wickus Aucamp, began long before it became the structured IT services company it is today. What started as a schoolboy interest in computers has developed into a thriving business providing outsourced IT support to organisations across South Africa.

Martin Bester has a new Secret Sound and this time it's not easy! Can you hear what it is? If you correctly guess this sound, you could win R50,000.

Punch has tugged at the heartstrings of people across the world after the only friend he had was a plush toy.

One lucky Breakfast with Martin Bester listener is R50,000 richer after they correctly guessed the Secret Sound of Love.

Stats SA has released the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey, and while there's a glimmer of hope in the national figures, the Eastern Cape and North West are facing a steep climb.

According to South African content creator @drclaudiaskelton, there are telltale signs that a South African has money in 2026. The content creator posted a two-part video in which she listed the hilarious signs that a South African has money. Breakfast with Martin Bester asked listeners what they think the signs are that a South African is rich.

A Melville woman, pushed to her limits during the Johannesburg water crisis, expressed her frustration by taking a ‘shower' in the street. Video footage circulating on social media shows the woman standing in the middle of the street washing her hair. Another protester pours water over her head, helping her with the 'street shower'.

Op Maandag, 16 Februarie, het die vermaaklikheidster met 'Breakfast with Martin Bester' kom gesels oor ouderdom, sy ikoniese uitrustings, die musiek waarvan hy hou en sy nuutste verhoogproduksie, 'Sooibrand.'

Valentine's Day is once again upon us. Around the world, people are celebrating love with gifts, acts of romance and lavish dinners. Breakfast with Martin Bester touched on the subject of Valentine's gifts and also asked listeners what they think the most common Valentine's gifts are.