Radio veteran and rock musician Martin Bester hosts 'Breakfast with Martin Bester' every weekday morning from 6am to 9am on Jacaranda FM. He starts your morning off with something completely fresh and new. Martin is real, fun and apologetically South African. You'll also find the 'Good Morning Angel…
On Friday, May 30, Martin Bester gave away the final R39,000 on the Secret Sound of Music. This May, Jacaranda FM celebrates 39 years of bringing you more music you love! OUTsurance has joined the party to give four weekly winners R39,000 in cash, each! Correctly identify The Secret Sound of Music, and you could WIN!
On Monday, 26 May, Martin Bester spoke to English singer and songwriter on his return to South Africa.
Let's do it for the dreamers! Support Slipper Day 2025 and make a dream come true for a child fighting a life-threatening illness. The Good Morning Angels Fund will donate R50,000 to Reach for a Dream to help make the dreams of more children a reality.
This May, Jacaranda FM celebrates 39 years of bringing you more music you love! OUTsurance has joined the party to give four weekly winners R39,000 in cash, each! Correctly identify The Secret Sound of Music, and you could WIN!
South Africa's newly crowned World's Strongest Man, Rayno Nel, joined Breakfast with Martin Bester to talk about his new title and what it takes to become the World's Strongest Man. During his interview, Nel also spoke more about what it takes to become the World's Strongest Man
This May, Jacaranda FM celebrates 39 years of bringing you more music you love! OUTsurance has joined the party to give four weekly winners R39,000 in cash, each! Correctly identify The Secret Sound of Music, and you could WIN!
Good Morning Angels together with Martin Bester and Round Table's Warm Fees assisted the SPCA Randfontein and Westonaria to keep their animals safe and warm this winter. The Good Morning Angels Fund will assist SPCA Randfontein and Westonaria with the R45,000 needed to install their much-needed security system, ensuring the safety of their staff, animals, and facilities. We will also contribute an additional R25,000 to assist with vet bills, food, and other necessities, bringing the total donation to R70,000! Warmfees 2025 with Martin Bester & Round Table will donate 100 blankets to SPCA Randfontein and Westonaria – one for each of their dog (60) and cat (40) kennels.
Seven teenagers have been arrested following a viral video in which the teens are seen assaulting a 14-year-old girl in Johannesburg. Co-founder and Managing Partner of HJW Attorneys, Megan Harrington-Johnson, weighed in on the situation, giving more information on the lawful repercussions of the incident.
Breakfast with Martin Bester was joined by the inspirational social media personality Left Sleeve, who shared some motivation with South Africans. He shared his journey to recovery, how he became a social media sensation, and provided some much-needed motivation for all South Africans.
Breakfast with Martin Bester was joined by the inspirational social media personality Left Sleeve, who shared some motivation with South Africans. He shared his journey to recovery, how he became a social media sensation, and provided some much-needed motivation for all South Africans.
Breakfast with Martin Bester asked listeners to share how they got revenge on partners who cheated on them. Here is what they had to say.
This May, Jacaranda FM celebrates 39 years of bringing you more music you love! OUTsurance has joined the party to give four weekly winners R39,000 in cash, each! Correctly identify The Secret Sound of Music, and you could WIN!
Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to Senior Chief Warrant Officer Mokete Petrus Tladi after he was hailed a hero for apprehending five alleged car thieves.
This May, Jacaranda FM celebrates 39 years of bringing you more music you love! OUTsurance has joined the party to give four weekly winners R39,000 in cash, each! Correctly identify The Secret Sound of Music, and you could WIN!
Good Morning Angels assisted 10-year-old Eben and his family after he suffered multiple strokes, just like his mom, who tragically passed away from strokes two years ago.
Several listeners from the fishing, school, and Hartbeespoort communities asked Good Morning Angels to assist the Blom family after seven-year-old Johandré lost his arm in a crocodile attack. With the help of all our amazing sponsors, we managed to raise R400,000 to assist the young boy and his family. On the morning that Johandré's dad visited Jacaranda FM, he also received the amazing news that his son had woken up from his coma—and it has been uphill from there. Breakfast with Martin Bester caught up with the family to find out how life has been since the terrifying attack.
Talle bekendes het Donderdag 8 Mei Afrikaans se 100ste jaar as amptelike taal gevier. Die gewilde sanger Appel het ook sy spesiale boodskap vir Afrikaans se 100ste bestaansjaar by Breakfast with Martin Bester gedeel.
Talle bekendes het Donderdag 8 Mei Afrikaans se 100ste jaar as amptelike taal gevier. Die ikoniese Riaan Cruywagen het ook sy spesiale boodskap vir Afrikaans 100 jaar met Breakfast with Martin Bester gedeel.
Every day, we'll play a montage containing snippets of four songs that have moved you over the past 39 years, The Secret Sound of Music, and your task is to identify each song title and artist. If you think you know all four hits, SMS the word "Secret", followed by your name and answer to 37942. Then, tune in to Breakfast with Martin Bester to find out if you are a winner. Weekly winners will each get R39,000 in cash!
Every day, we'll play a montage containing snippets of four songs that have moved you over the past 39 years, The Secret Sound of Music, and your task is to identify each song title and artist. If you think you know all four hits, SMS the word "Secret", followed by your name and answer to 37942. Then, tune in to Breakfast with Martin Bester to find out if you are a winner. Weekly winners will each get R39,000 in cash!
Warm Fees is back, and Martin Bester, Round Table, and Good Morning Angels are kicking it off by assisting the Greater Love Foundation! Round Table will support the hunger relief efforts of Pastors Jeffery & Cookie with a donation of R25,000. Round Table will also donate at least 100 blankets collected during this year's Warmfees concerts with Martin Bester to the Greater Love Foundation to distribute among their vulnerable beneficiaries. The Good Morning Angels listener fund will match the donation with another R25,000 towards the community upliftment and hunger relief efforts of the Greater Love Foundation.
Every day, we'll play a montage containing snippets of four songs that have moved you over the past 39 years, The Secret Sound of Music, and your task is to identify each song title and artist. If you think you know all four hits, SMS the word "Secret", followed by your name and answer to 37942. Then, tune in to Breakfast with Martin Bester to find out if you are a winner. Weekly winners will each get R39,000 in cash!
On Wednesday, 9 April, Breakfast with Martin Bester launched a brand-new Secret Sound for R50,000, and finally, we have a winner.
From Perth to Polokwane: Despite being on two separate continents, Eloise Erasmus has been supporting her sister in her fight against cancer, and now, Good Morning Angels has stepped in to help Cynthia Erasmus access the treatment she needs. The Good Morning Angels Fund will assist Cynthia with R26,000 to cover the three chemotherapy sessions needed to shrink her tumour. We will also top that up to R50,000 to assist with the costs of the surgery.
Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to Fr. Chris Townsend from the Church of the Beatitudes in Zwavelpoort about what will happen next following the death of Pope Francis.
Sarah Britten spoke to Breakfast with Martin Bester after witnessing the horrific incident in which a man was run over and killed by another man driving a bakkie.
Good Morning Angels assisted Desmond Sibiya in fighting back after he was shot by intruders who responded to an ad he posted online. The Good Morning Angels listener fund will assist Desmond with R100,000 towards his life-saving medical treatment after being shot in the stomach by intruders. Our friends at Ecomed Medical were listening, and they will donate the remaining R70,000 needed for Desmond to receive his life-saving medical treatment.
In an interview with Martin Bester, Jo-Leen Geldenhuys, also known as the Pink Pitbull, opened up about her life and unconventional family dynamics. Jo-Leen is a dynamic and strong-willed individual, now widely known on social media, especially TikTok for her polyamorous relationship with two men.
Martin Bester spoke to Dawie Roodt, founder, Director, and Chief Economist of the Efficient Group, about two economic issues currently impacting South African households: U.S. President Donald Trump's trade tariffs and South Africa's recent VAT increase.
Jacaranda FM's Good Morning Angels had a big surprise for the viral trio cycling from Limpopo, Burgersfort to Cape Town. Good Morning Angels will assist the trio on the remainder of their journey and help cover their overnight accommodation for the next four nights (to the value of R20,000).
Martin Bester has a brand-new Secret Sound, and one lucky listener will win R50,000 if they can correctly guess the sound.
Good Morning Angels assisted Philadelphia Mkhondwane from Soweto to be part of life again by helping her acquire amazing AI smart glasses. The Good Morning Angels Fund will assist Philadelphia in acquiring her amazing AI smart glasses and cover some household expenses to make her and her family's lives a little easier with a donation of R50,000!
Springbok Eben Etzebeth gave his estimation for when he will be back on the field after he suffered a concussion in December 2024 and recently faced yet another setback.
On Monday, 24 February, Breakfast with Martin Bester launched a brand-new Secret Sound for R50,000. Finally, after weeks of guessing, 'Breakfast with Martin Bester' listener Quentin Coetzee got the correct answer and won R50,000.
Kamogelo Nkosi has put in the hard work to finish his teaching degree, but now he needs some angel help for the last hurdle before graduation. The Good Morning Angels Fund will pay off Kamogelo's outstanding class fees of R40,500.00. We will also assist Kamogelo with funding towards his graduation clothing and robe, as well as transport and accommodation for him and his sister, who helped raise him, to attend the graduation ceremony in Pretoria next month. That's a total donation of R50,000.00!
Seven-year-old Johandré Blom survived a crocodile attack, and now he needs help from the Angels to heal. Thanks to all our donors putting up their hands on Wednesday morning, Good Morning Angels managed to raise more than R300,000 for young Johandré.
In 'n gesprek met 'Breakfast with Martin Bester' het die sanger Appel meer besonderhede oor die aanval op sy skoonpa, Deon Gouws, gedeel.
'Breakfast with Martin Bester' spoke to Paul-Michael Keichel, an attorney of the High Court of South Africa, about the recent ban on marijuana edibles in the country.
Late afternoon on Monday, 10 March, the Van Aswegen family was on their way home after the children's school activities. A car in the oncoming lane lost control and crashed head-on into the Van Aswegen family's vehicle. Little Karlu died on impact, and their mother, Karin, succumbed to her injuries on Tuesday evening. Power Build recently hosted its annual Golf Day, where funds were raised to support the community. From these proceeds, Power Build will donate R100,000 to Jurie van Aswegen to help him and Junique start anew during this difficult time.
A Gauteng teacher has taken to social media to explain why she is leaving education, citing the rise of "gentle parenting" as one of the main reasons. Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to teacher Landi and other educators who shared the shocking reality of being a teacher in South Africa.
"Every animal deserves a life free from suffering." That's the motivation behind WanderVet, a registered NPO that exists purely to assist struggling communities in better caring for the pets they love so much. Good Morning Angels assisted WanderVet with the funds to sterilise 100 animals—that's a donation of R50,000!
Ard Matthews and the stunning Tanya van Graan are engaged! At the end of 2024, musician Ard Matthews and his girlfriend, actress Tanya van Graan, arrived at the Jacaranda FM studio, deeply in love, to share more about their joint single, Die Rede. Now, just a few months after declaring their love for each other on Breakfast with Martin Bester, the couple is engaged.
Good Morning Angels and SPAR came together to assist Prinshof School's blind and visually impaired hostel children. As part of their Spartoria drive, Spar Pretoria is supporting Prinshof School's "Dinner in the Dark" fundraising effort with a donation of R50,000, covering the cost of eight additional tables! The Good Morning Angels Fund will match Spar's donation with an additional R50,000, securing another eight tables!