Breakfast with Martin Bester

Follow Breakfast with Martin Bester
Share on
Copy link to clipboard

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…

Jacaranda FM


    • May 30, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekdays NEW EPISODES
    • 6m AVG DURATION
    • 2,457 EPISODES


    More podcasts from Jacaranda FM

    Search for episodes from Breakfast with Martin Bester with a specific topic:

    Latest episodes from Breakfast with Martin Bester

    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.

    Sisters unite across oceans as one battles cancer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 12:22


    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.

    South African Cardinal could be the next Pope

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 9:09


    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.

    Eyewitness recalls man being run over and killed by bakkie

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 7:31


    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.

    Dad of two shot after intruders responded to his online ad

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 12:28


    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.

    Meet the SA woman who is marrying two men

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 16:31


    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.

    How Trump tariffs will affect you and your family

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 26:55


    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.

    Big surprise for trio cycling from Burgersfort to Cape Town

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 9:14


    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).

    LISTEN: Can you guess Martin Bester's new Secret Sound?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 1:09


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

    secret sound r50 martin bester
    Young woman will "see" again with help of AI smart glasses

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 16:45


    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!

    Eben Etzebeth shares health update after "another setback"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 6:07


    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.

    Quentin Coetzee wins R50,000 on the Secret Sound

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 3:35


    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.

    Young man gets the chance to put on his graduation cap

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 5:32


    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!

    Assistance for young boy who lost arm in crocodile attack

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 21:32


    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.

    Appel deel nuwe besonderhede oor gru-aanval op skoonpa

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 7:45


    In 'n gesprek met 'Breakfast with Martin Bester' het die sanger Appel meer besonderhede oor die aanval op sy skoonpa, Deon Gouws, gedeel.

    breakfast deel appel martin bester
    Why marijuana edibles have been banned in South Africa

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 9:41


    '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.

    south africa breakfast banned high court marijuana edibles martin bester
    Helping a family after losing a mom and son in a car crash

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 14:35


    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.

    Teachers share sad reality of being a teacher in South Africa

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 32:27


    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.

    Assisting the vets who help their community pets for free

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 12:13


    "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 Tanya van Graan share special engagement moment

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 5:50


    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.

    Angel-help for Prinshof School's blind and visually impaired

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 26:22


    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!

    Claim Breakfast with Martin Bester

    In order to claim this podcast we'll send an email to with a verification link. Simply click the link and you will be able to edit tags, request a refresh, and other features to take control of your podcast page!

    Claim Cancel