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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…

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    Latest episodes from Breakfast with Martin Bester

    There's a brand-new Secret Sound worth R50,000.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 1:03


    Martin Bester has a new Secret Sound worth R50,000 and this time there's a slight twist.

    Will AI replace your job?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 25:45


    Futurist and speaker Graeme Codrington joined Breakfast with Martin Bester to answer important questions surrounding AI and how it will impact human beings.

    AI translates popular English songs into Afrikaans!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 7:04


    Breakfast with Martin Bester asked AI to take popular English songs and translate their lyrics into Afrikaans, and the results were hilarious.

    Young Secunda girl slowly losing her eyesight

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 5:08


    Jacaranda FM's Good Morning Angels has assisted the Cornelissen family with R50,000 toward 10-year-old Luané Cornelissen's treatment and the visual aids she needs to help her see and continue learning as she adapts to life with deteriorating vision.

    'I Feel Good' kid Desmond Koolen gives update on friendship with Cheslin Kolbe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 11:29


    In an interview on Breakfast with Martin Bester, listeners were treated to a catch-up with the 'I Feel Good' kid Desmond Koolen. Desmond, who first gained attention as a passionate rugby supporter and viral figure, sat down with Martin Bester to discuss rugby, friendships, and more.

    New R50,000 Secret Sound of Music winner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 4:30


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

    Here is your new Secret Sound of Music for R50,000!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 1:04


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

    Assisting a young girl in her battle with severe scoliosis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 9:49


    Good Morning Angels teamed up with Operation Healing Hand and LottoStar to assist 14-year-old Jinnelee Jansen van Vuuren with a much-needed surgery for severe scoliosis.

    JP Dix deel hoe sy lewe omgedraai het na 'n lewe op die straat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 7:27


    Suid-Afrikaanse musikant JP Dix het meer gedeel oor hoe hy op straat opgeëindig het en uiteindelik sy lewe weer omgedraai het. Op Vrydag 27 Junie het Dix ook vir die eerste keer 'n verskyning op Friday Live gemaak.

    Listener walks away with R50,000 on the Secret Sound of Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 1:08


    Martin Bester had a brand-new Secret Sound, and one lucky listener walked away with R50,000 after they correctly guessed the sound.

    The real reason Zola Budd ran barefoot

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 18:40


    Legendary South African runner Zola Budd joined Breakfast with Martin Bester to reflect on her historic career and share her latest adventures in the running world.

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    Amor Vittone shares exciting new career news

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 23:58


    Amor Vittone joined Breakfast with Martin Bester to talk about the impact of online bullying and also shared some exciting news.

    Young man left helpless after shocking diagnosis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 12:40


    The Johannesburg Surgical Hospital and its partners have come together to assist Phyffer with his life-changing hip replacement. The entire team will cover all medical costs on Phyffer's behalf, allowing him to heal and live a life free of pain.

    Assisting the NSPCA to fight for the rights of animals in SA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 16:09


    Good Morning Angels donated R100,000 to the NSPCA to help them carry out their vital mandate to watch over and fight for the rights of animals in South Africa.

    R50,000 up for grabs in the new Secret Sound of Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 1:33


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

    Meet South Africa's biggest 'Karen'!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 6:30


    During a discussion about the biggest 'Karen' people know, one listener called into Breakfast with Martin Bester to proudly declare that she is the biggest 'Karen' she knows!

    Martin Bester gives advice on how to handle a complaining wife

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 5:15


    During a discussion about the biggest 'Karen' people know, Martin Bester gave one listener a hilarious piece of advice on how to deal with his wife, whom the listener jokingly called the biggest Karen of all.

    Mzansi Ballet shares more about exciting new shows

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 11:14


    Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to Mzansi Ballet about their two upcoming shows, 'Carmen' and 'Fusion of Favourites', running concurrently at Montecasino.

    Listener shares shocking reason he stopped talking to his friend

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 1:47


    A shocking story of two friends who no longer speak to each other took a surprising turn when one of our Breakfast with Martin Bester listeners gifted the man who shared his shocking story, an Xbox. Listen to the full story.

    Here's the new Secret Sound of Music worth R50,000

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 1:05


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

    The final Secret Sound of Music revealed!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 1:15


    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!

    Calum Scott is coming back to South Africa!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 9:55


    On Monday, 26 May, Martin Bester spoke to English singer and songwriter on his return to South Africa.

    Making dreams come true for kids fighting for their lives

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 10:57


    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.

    The fourth and final Secret Sound of Music is here!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 1:15


    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!

    World's Strongest Man Rayno Nel eats four times what the average man eats

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 20:50


    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

    Another listener wins R39,000 on the Secret Sound of Music

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 1:17


    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!

    Keeping animals at RandWest SPCA safe and warm this winter

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 10:10


    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.

    Law expert weighs in on viral video of seven teens assaulting a 14-year-old girl

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 8:24


    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.

    Social media star Left Sleeve shares poem for bully victims

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 1:30


    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.

    Social Media star Left Sleeve shares his journey of recovery from addiction and alcoholism

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 23:05


    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.

    Woman shares shocking way she got revenge on her ex

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 12:15


    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.

    The brand-new Secret Sound of Music

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 1:21


    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!

    Officer in pajamas forces car thieves to go topless

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 7:34


    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.

    The second Secret Sound of Music has been won!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 3:30


    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!

    Multiple strokes leave 10-year-old boy severely disabled

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 15:02


    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.

    Johandré Blom gives update after losing his arm in a crocodile attack

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 9:43


    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.

    Sanger Appel se pragtige boodskap aan Afrikaans!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 1:37


    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.

    Die ikoniese Riaan Cruywagen deel spesiale boodskap vir Afrikaans 100 jaar

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 4:43


    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.

    Listen to the new Secret Sound of Music!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 1:05


    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!

    The first Secret Sound of Music revealed!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 3:14


    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!

    Bringing warmth to communities who need it most

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 11:26


    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.

    Can you guess the first Secret Sound of Music for R39,000?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 2:27


    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!

    Woman wins R50,000 on the Secret Sound

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 4:40


    On Wednesday, 9 April, Breakfast with Martin Bester launched a brand-new Secret Sound for R50,000, and finally, we have a winner.

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