Breakfast with Martin Bester

After seeing the cutest video of six-year-old Deryn Atkins saying that her dream is to become a “radio DJ” at her pre-school graduation, Martin Bester invited the adorable girl to spend the morning with him, Philicity Reeken, and Xola Ntshinga.

There is a habit that very few people can resist, and now it finally has a name: "backdoor browsing." "Backdoor browsing" refers to the guilty pleasure of physically looking at someone's phone screen over their shoulder or from the side.

Springbok Eben Etzebeth received a red card in the match against Wales after he put his finger in the eye of flanker Alex Mann.

Afrikaans is Groot het vanjaar 'n bietjie anders gelyk toe daar 'n jakkals op die verhoog van die grootste Afrikaanse musiek­konsert verskyn het. Dit was nie die eintlike persoon wat agter die kunsmatige Afrikaanse musiek sit nie, maar eerder een van Afrikaans se mees geliefde sangers, Ruhan du Toit.

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

People who engage in these seven hobbies are often found to have an above-average IQ.

You might be shocked to know that these things are only myths.

You might love your partner but struggle to get along with their loved ones. Here is how you can handle holiday time with them more smoothly. Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to a few listeners about how to deal with your partner's friends or family on holiday.

Breakfast with Martin Bester got the inside scoop on all things G20, from the food and gifts to the processes and outcomes of the summit, after speaking to Jacaranda FM journalist Anastasi Mokgobu and South Africa's Sous Sherpa Ambassador, Xolisa Mabhongo.

Breakfast with Martin Bester got the inside scoop on all things G20, from the food and gifts to the processes and outcomes of the summit, after speaking to Jacaranda FM journalist Anastasi Mokgobu and South Africa's Sous Sherpa Ambassador, Xolisa Mabhongo.

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

Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to Michael Benevolent Masina, a GBV activist and the Victim Support Lead at Women for Change, about Friday, 21 November's G20 Women's Shutdown.

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and South African UFC champion Dricus du Plessis teased South Africans with a major announcement over the weekend. The announcement promised that "something big is coming to Cape Town", and they weren't joking. On Monday, 17 November, the pair shared the exciting news of the EFC Knox Legacy Series 2026 that is coming to Cape Town.

Breakfast with Martin Bester asked parents to share the one rule they will never compromise on when it comes to their children.

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.

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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".

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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.