Breakfast with Martin Bester

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.

Some residents took matters into their own hands to clean up a neglected street corner. Breakfast with Martin Bester praised the community members for this initiative, saying that sometimes the reality is that South African residents have to take matters into their own hands.

Based in Umgeni Business Park in Durban, Supafoods has established itself as a trusted manufacturer and supplier within South Africa's bakery and food supply sector.

A Cape Town woman reportedly claimed her R834,000 Lotto prize on the very day it was set to expire. Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke about rare incidents, and this is what they had to say.

Breakfast with Martin Bester recently focused on one of the biggest safety concerns facing motorists and pedestrians. Pedestrian-related incidents on major highways remain a major concern, with many pedestrians dangerously crossing highways and posing significant risks to both themselves and unsuspecting drivers.

Breakfast with Martin Bester has a new Secret Sound worth R50,000. Can you guess it? On Thursday, 5 February, one listener gave her guess for the Secret Sound and, without knowing it, dropped a massive hint. This listener just dropped a massive Secret Sound hint without knowing.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry, the touring series between the Springboks and the All Blacks, held every four years, returns in 2026 with a historic twist. Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke about the exciting event and touched on some of the insane ticket prices.

Breakfast with Martin Bester has been the biggest supporters of sport in South Africa. The team has spoken to rugby legends, Olympians, strong men and women, and other huge sports fans - everything to do with sport. Here is a short clip to prove that we are the No. 1 supporter of sport in South Africa.

Springbok-slot Franco Mostert en sy vrou, Juan-Ri, het hulle 10de huweliksherdenking gevier deur 'n tweede huwelikseremonie te hou waar hulle kinders ook teenwoordig kon wees. Martin Bester het die paartjie gelukgewens en meer gesels oor die spesiale dag.

Springs Boys' High School on the East Rand of Johannesburg has implemented a no-cellphone policy during school hours. The school posted the notice on its Facebook page, stating that the policy will be effective from Monday, 2 February 2026. Breakfast with Martin Bester saw this post and debated whether schools should ban cellphones. This is what the team and our listeners had to say.

CK Advertising, based in Cape Town, was founded by Corne Krige. CK Advertising provides branding and event support services to businesses across South Africa. The company designs and supplies branded clothing, corporate gifts, banners, gazebos, and outdoor media, assisting clients at events, branch activations, and other brand-facing environments.

Breakfast with Martin Bester asked listeners a very simple question: should your partner always join you at family gatherings, or is it okay if they say no sometimes?

This weekend saw the Sharks beat the Stormers 36–24 at Kings Park Stadium in Durban. The visiting team and eventual victors started the United Rugby Championship derby fixture strongly, already scoring in the 35th second. Unfortunately for the Sharks, the victory didn't come without some controversy. Social media was flooded with comments after Sharks wing Jaco Williams scored a try that many felt should not have been awarded. With the ball already over the try line, Stormers fullback Warrick Gelant was on his way to pick it up when Williams quickly ran towards the ball, applying pressure while it was over the try line.

Amor Vittone het Woensdag, 29 Januarie, die fantastiese nuus gedeel dat sy en haar nuwe liefde, Marius van Biljon, verloof is. Breakfast with Martin Bester het met Vittone en Van Biljon gesels om meer uit te vind oor hoe die verlowing verloop het.

Martin Bester, Philicity Reeken, and Xola Nthsinga spoke about the historic R178 million PowerBall jackpot win. They shared how they would spend the prize money if they won.

Martin Bester has been wondering why some Afrikaans people choose to speak to each other in English. The conversation quickly broadened to South Africans as a whole, exploring why people sometimes opt not to speak to one another in their home language. This is what South Africans had to say.

Breakfast with Martin Bester has a new Secret Sound worth R50,000. Can you guess it?

Which rugby team do you support when one son is a Vodacom Bulls player and the other a Lions player? South African rugby stars and brothers David and Richard Kriel shared how their dad shows support for both of them. They also spoke about their upcoming game against each other and played a fun round of 'Who's More Likely'.

Martin Bester - or rather, a friend of Martin Bester - needed some advice on how to tell a friend you don't like their partner. This is what the Breakfast with Martin Bester listeners had to say.

A Paediatric Neurologist recently ranked popular kids' shows in terms of how good they are for your children to watch.

On Friday, 23 January, one lucky Breakfast with Martin Bester listener became R50,000 richer after they correctly guessed the Roblox Secret Sound.

Suid-Afrikaanse musikant Zaan Sonnekus het ‘You Found Me' van The Fray op Breakfast with Martin Bester se Friday Live opgetree. Sonnekus het ook meer gedeel oor homself, sy nuwe musiek, toerlewe en ook 'n geheime tatoeëermerk.

Singer, businesswoman and media personality Amor Vittone has found love again, and standing by her side is businessman, radio presenter and MC Marius van Biljon, a man whose life was forever changed by profound loss. Speaking to Breakfast with Martin Bester, Vittone and Van Biljon opened up about their new relationship and also shared tips on how to make a relationship work.

Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to Prof. Gunnar Sigge, food scientist, associate professor and Head of the Department of Food Science at Stellenbosch University. Sigge answered questions regarding food safety and explained the exact difference between use by, sell by and best before dates.

Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to Prof. Gunnar Sigge, food scientist, associate professor and Head of the Department of Food Science at Stellenbosch University. Sigge answered questions regarding food safety and explained the exact difference between use by, sell by and best before dates.

The historical flooding that has hit the Kruger National Park and other parts of Limpopo and Mpumalanga has been declared a national disaster in South Africa. More than 30 people have reportedly died in Limpopo and Mpumalanga following the floods. Thousands have been left destitute after their homes were submerged, with many residents being moved to temporary shelters. In Mpumalanga alone, assessed damage has exceeded R2 billion, with officials looking to rebuild homes and repair infrastructure. One of the main areas hit by flooding is South Africa's Kruger National Park, which was closed to the public while the world-renowned park experienced historical floods.

Suid-Afrika se KI-musikant, Jakkals Vibes, het onlangs op Breakfast with Martin Bester se Friday Live opgetree – 'n eerste-van-sy-soort vertoning! Die Suid-Afrikaanse musikant Elster Pieterse het Jakkals Vibes verteenwoordig en saam met Martin Bester gesels oor kunsmatige intelligensie, Jakkals Vibes en die musiek. Die werklike persoon agter die musiek verkies om anoniem te bly, terwyl Pieterse die Jakkals Vibes-handelsmerk in die openbaar verteenwoordig.

Het jy al ooit gewonder hoe die bekende Britse sangeres se musiek in Afrikaans sou klink? In 'n onlangse sosiale media-video het die musikant en inhoudskepper Jana nuwe lewe aan een van Adele se grootste treffers gegee. Die Suid-Afrikaanse musikant het volgelinge vermaak met 'n Afrikaanse weergawe van Adele se 2021-treffer Easy on Me.

Martin Bester recently spotted a social media video by South African content creator Him asking online users if they know where Randburg actually ends and starts. He then asked listeners for their input and this is what they said.

Karens can finally get some rest. There is a new "Karen" on the block, as well as a male version of the famous name.

Breakfast with Martin Bester has a brand-new Secret Sound, and this time it's quite easy. Can you guess the sound and win R50,000?

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis talked about sports, politics, Helen Zille, his views on Trump and world politics, and a whole lot more on Breakfast with Martin Bester.