Breakfast with Martin Bester

Bernice en die broers van Droomsindroom het Vrydag, 19 Junie, op Breakfast with Martin Bester oor hul nuwe enkelsnit gesels. Hulle het ook vertel hoe hulle aan die liedjie saamgewerk het en hoeveel hulle eintlik in gemeen het.

In celebration of Father's Day 2026, Breakfast with Martin Bester opened the phone lines and invited listeners to tell their dads something they had never told them before. Let's just say there were some wild and hilarious confessions!

The fifth instalment in the world-famous Shrek franchise has long been teased, and fans have finally been given their first look at ‘Shrek 5'. Universal Pictures released the official teaser trailer for the film, which is set to be released on 30 June 2027. The film franchise will return to the big screen for the first time in 17 years. ‘Shrek Forever After' was the last film in the franchise and was released in 2010.

One accent that tends to make headlines whenever even the best of the best Hollywood actors try to tackle it is the South African accent. The most infamous examples are Leonardo DiCaprio in 'Blood Diamond' and Matt Damon as Francois Pienaar in 'Invictus'. Not every actor can be an accent expert, but does this one pass the test?

Every FIFA World Cup has at least one banger anthem. However, Breakfast with Martin Bester decided to take matters into their own hands and create this one-of-a-kind proudly South African version.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is here, and the Breakfast with Martin Bester team is ready to show their support. While everyone is obviously backing Bafana Bafana, each person was assigned two participating teams. Who do you think has the strongest picks?

Beer glasses from bars, a colleague's food out of the fridge or nicking the hotel robe. These are just a few examples of theft that some people have no problem justifying. But if we're all being honest, it's still stealing.

Starting from a single garage, J Planet Consulting began by repairing and fabricating equipment for customers who couldn't afford production downtime.

Asking for a friend got very intimate this week. Anonymous asked how often couples should engage in a certain activity. Jacaranda FM listeners were not holding back and shared their bedroom secrets.

Olivia Rodrigo is experiencing a "Somebody pinch me!!!" moment unlike anything you could imagine. The 'Driver's License' singer is living her dream by teaming up with one of her biggest musical heroes. And one that truly surprised fans and critics alike...

Melany 'Mel' and Petrus 'Peet' Viljoen were first introduced to the public as stars of the 'The Real Housewives of Pretoria' reality television series. Which is why many South Africans were shocked when news broke that one of television's most controversial couples was arrested in the USA on Tuesday, 10 March 2026. Viljoen joined Breakfast with Martin Bester to talk about her arrest, address rumours and share an update on her husband's case.

In 2024, Oli Fox and Scott Verrill decided to start a band called Good Neighbours. That same year, they released their debut single, 'Home', which went viral almost instantly. By November 2024, the song had over 300-million Spotify streams and is currently at 550-million. You can see them perform at Marks Park in Emmarentia on Sunday, 30 August 2026, alongside the soulful New Zealand artist TEEKS.

Anonymous has been in a relationship for 4 years, and it seems the pay gap between her and her partner is causing issues. Things got heated as 'Breakfast with Martin Bester' listeners shared their opinions:

Guy Hamlin is at the helm of Republic Lifestyle, a company that has grown into a homeware and lifestyle product manufacturer supplying retailers across South Africa.

Humans were built to have deep, meaningful relationships with each other. That's what family and friends are for. However, animals can sometimes feel like our closest companions and most loyal friends. And they're so cute, how can you resist taking pictures and videos constantly? But how many of us are keeping track of the numbers?

Martin Bester has a new Secret Sound. Can you guess what it is? If you get it right, you could win R50,000!

Ahead of the United Rugby Championship quarter-final between the Vodacom Bulls and Munster, Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to co-captains Marcell Coetzee and Ruan Nortjé. The star players spoke about their future plans, fatherhood, and the importance of fans' support.

For the finale of the Feel Good Tour, we will be hosting the Ultimate Feel Good Party. Party Nights with Ankle Tap Live will be broadcasting live from Prison Break Market, San Quentin, on 29 May. Joining him will be Jacaranda FM's very own Rob Forbes, Mack Rapapali, and DJ Willy. But for such a huge celebration, we had one more surprise up our sleeves: for one night only, the formidable DJ Jazzy D will return to Jacaranda FM. Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to DJ Jazzy D about his return and what audiences can expect from the Ultimate Feel Good Party.

Deojay Petroleum KZN, led by Nisha Reddy and Trishen Naidu, manufactures and distributes automotive and industrial lubricants for customers who cannot afford downtime.

To celebrate Jacaranda FM's 40th birthday, Breakfast with Martin Bester will give away R40,000 weekly on the Secret Sound. This is the second one.

Supahot Geysers manufactures geysers in South Africa for homes and developments, helping restore thousands of warm showers every month. Every established business owner eventually learns the same lesson: growth is rarely built through comfort. Supahot Geysers, led by Shaaz Moosa, is a strong example of that reality. The business manufactures geysers in South Africa for homes, developments and the replacement market, helping restore thousands of warm showers every month. But behind the product is a tougher story of rebuilding.

ITHUBA has confirmed that the person who won an eye-watering R100 million in the Lotto has still not claimed their jackpot winnings.

Welcoming Ford to the Breakfast with Martin Bester family! Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to Ford Head of Marketing Tarryn Knight about the all-new Ford Territory. The Ford Territory is a trusted partner that empowers modern living, helping customers break free from daily routines and familiar default outings to create deeper connections through exploration and exciting new possibilities for families.

To celebrate Jacaranda FM's 40th birthday, Breakfast with Martin Bester will give away R40,000 weekly on the Secret Sound. This is the second one.

There might be a perception that celebrities always have their lives in order, with most of them following strict lifestyles and healthy eating habits. But that might not always be the case. Singer, actress and businesswoman Selena Gomez is keeping things a little more relatable with her eating habits. Her husband, music producer Benny Blanco, recently gave fans a glimpse into what his wife actually eats, and it turns out it's not healthy at all. During an interview on Gwyneth Paltrow's “Goop” podcast, Blanco joked that the singer has a “diet of a five-year-old” and isn't big on fruits or vegetables.

After Charlize Theron went viral following a podcast interview, it sparked a debate about how her name, and other names, should actually be pronounced. People have different accents, and sometimes that impacts how they pronounce names.

Martin Bester spoke to LIVE frontman Ed Kowalczyk about the band's upcoming South African tour.

The Pole Yard is a home-grown South African business specialising in outdoor timber and home improvement products. Directed and run by Leeroy Deane, John Els and James Griffiths, the company manufactures and supplies a wide range of timber products, including poles, fencing, decking, jungle gyms, rustic garden furniture and garden features.

In this week's Asking For A Friend, Anonymous reached out to 'Breakfast with Martin Bester' and our listeners to ask how she can get her husband to start pulling his weight in and around the house. This is definitely not an isolated issue, with many men and women feeling the same way, but it's also not a black-and-white situation and could be far more nuanced than it might seem. We asked listeners to weigh in and share their thoughts and advice.

To celebrate Jacaranda FM's 40th birthday, Breakfast with Martin Bester will give away R40,000 weekly on the Secret Sound. This is the second one.

Breakfast with Martin Bester caught up with Maché Lewis and Barend Bester after Maché chose him to go on a date on Date My Mom. We found out if there will be a second date.

On Wednesday, 6 May, Breakfast with Martin Bester's Date My Mom came to an end when we invited Maché Lewis and the top three guys she had to choose from to the Jacaranda FM studio. After getting to know the men a little better and asking her burning questions, she finally made her decision. And the lucky guy Maché chose to go on a date with is… Barend Bester

To celebrate Jacaranda FM's 40th birthday, Breakfast with Martin Bester will give away R40,000 weekly on the Secret Sound. Can you guess the first one?

The entries are in for a date with our Date My Mom winner, Maché Lewis. After going through all the entries we have a top three. Meet Barend Bester.

The Sneaker Shack, founded in 2017 by sneaker enthusiast Lolo Ndlovu, began with the opening of a small store in the heart of the Maboneng Precinct. What started as a modest operation in a converted container was built on two clear goals: to change the way people think about footwear hygiene and to contribute meaningfully to communities in South Africa. From these early beginnings, the business has grown into a national brand. In its early stages, Lolo was involved in every aspect of the business, from cleaning sneakers and assisting customers to managing operations and building awareness around sneaker care.

The entries are in for a date with our Date My Mom winner, Maché Lewis. After going through all the entries we have a top three. Meet Johannes Haasbroek.

The entries are in for a date with our Date My Mom winner, Maché Lewis. After going through all the entries we have a top three. Meet David Dodds.

Sandra from Honeydew, Johannesburg nearly had us in tears after Martin Bester revealed that she had correctly guessed the most recent Feel Good Secret Sound and won R50,000.

After numerous entries, a top 10 finalists round, and then a top two, ‘Breakfast with Martin Bester' finally found the mom we want to help find a date for Mother's Day. Now it's time to find Maché Lewis a date. If you want a date with Maché or know someone who would be great, write to ‘Breakfast with Martin Bester' at breakfast@jacarandafm.com. Get to know her a little better here:

Founded in 1979, Van Ryn Rubber has grown into a high-volume rubber manufacturing business based in Maxmead. Now led by Shannon Proctor, the company has evolved over more than four decades into a manufacturer supplying industries across South Africa and international markets, producing high-specification components used in automotive, industrial and infrastructure applications. From its facility in Maxmead, Van Ryn Rubber processes approximately 500 tonnes of raw rubber each month and produces up to 17 million items.

Say hello to your second Top 2 entry for Breakfast with Martin Bester's Date My Mom – Machè Lewis from Pretoria East. Listen to this to get to know her a little better.

Here is the first Top 2 entry for Breakfast with Martin Bester's Date My Mom 2026 – Natasha Stander from Harties. Listen to this to get to know her a little better.

A major new film titled ‘The Road Home' will tell the story of South African music giants Miriam Makeba and Hugh Masekela. ‘The Road Home' is a musical drama that will feature British actress and singer Cynthia Erivo as Miriam ‘Mama Africa' Makeba. Joining her is South Africa's own Thabo Rametsi as the trumpeter Hugh Masekela, and Australian actor Guy Pearce as Archbishop Trevor Huddleston.