Breakfast with Martin Bester

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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.

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.

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.

From the LottoStar Fortune Frenzy funds raised for Good Morning Angels, LottoStar will donate the remaining R40,000 needed for Lerato's eye surgery — and will also contribute an additional R7,000 for any unexpected costs and essentials for her and her daughter.

26-year-old Miss X was diagnosed with an extreme case of endometriosis — 10cm cysts on both ovaries, and extensive growths throughout her pelvis and large bowel. 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. De Bruin also shared more about endometriosis, debunking old beliefs and motivating women to get help when they need it.

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.

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. The content creator opened up about a horrifying incident in which a man allegedly attempted to kidnap her daughter at a shopping centre. Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to Bullock to find out more about the incident.

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

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

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

"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".

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 passion for living well has made him a favourite among food enthusiasts and television viewers alike.

A video of a teacher smashing vapes with a brick has gone viral. The school system has had a challenge keeping vapes off school property, and this teacher finally had enough. In the video, the teacher can be seen smashing a number of vapes with a brick. According to the Medical Brief, a South African study said that experts attribute the alarming rate of vaping among South African high school students to easy access, availability, minimal regulation, and limited awareness of the associated dangers. WATCH: School teacher smashes vapes with bricks

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 anticipation and a community around that "What's next?!" moment. The team keeps his listeners grinning from ear to ear as they try to figure out what the 'Secret Sound' was this week, or which music powerhouse will play live during 'Friday Live.' Tune in on Tuesdays and find out 'How Hard Can it Be?' as the team giggles their way through trying their hand at something new. Imagine Martin Bester playing the didgeridoo or tattooing someone live on air…for the first time! Too funny! Show Features: • Good Morning Angels • Secret Sound • Friday's My Day • Morning Family Quiz • Throwback Thursday • How Hard Can It Be • Friday Live • Confession Session