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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!
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.
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!
The following episode contains sensitive subject matter for someone that has lost a loved one. We have interviewed professional experts on each topic, and taken extra care to cover the subjects with sensitivity. How do we prepare for the unthinkable? The passing of a child is a horror scenario - but this week's guest is here to help us find a gentle approach. When the most tragic of events might happen, how do we handle the funeral process? This is Part 3 in our Bereavement Series. In this episode we are joined by Sonja Smith, one of South Africa's most experienced undertakers. With her gentle approach and sensitive understanding, she highlights the key elements that we need to consider, in case a child or parent pass on. Brought to you by Epi-Max Baby & Junior - Our Family, for Your Family. Sponsored by Curaprox and supported by Jacaranda FM.
How do I improve my child's eating habits? When does their picky eating become a health problem? Should I consider a dietician for guidance? Let's take a feeding holiday! Pause, step back and re-evaluate! It's a simple strategy and might be the magic trick that changes everything! To understand this concept better, take a listen to this week's fascinating podcast with renowned paediatric dietician, Kath Megaw - founder of Nutripaeds (@nutripaeds) and author of several books on this topic, the latest being "Mindful Meals," written in collaboration with clinical psychologist, Dr Jenny Rose (@drjennyrose). https://www.nutripaeds.co.za Brought to you by Epi-Max Baby & Junior - Our Family, for Your Family. Sponsored by Curaprox and supported by Jacaranda FM.
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).
The following episode contains sensitive subject matter for someone that has lost a loved one. We have interviewed professional experts on each topic, and taken extra care to cover the subjects with sensitivity. What should I do if there's suddenly an emergency? A child falling into a swimming pool, someone having a seizure or heart attack, or an accident...? Do I have my area's EMS phone numbers, or the nearest ambulance service? Do I know CPR? What about medical aid info? These aspects could be the crucial seconds we need to save someone's life. In this fascinating episode we are joined by two experienced Paramedics, Wayne Broodryk & Brandon Botha, from Altor EMS, to talk about the most important Tips to remember during an Emergency. Brought to you by Epi-Max Baby & Junior - Our Family, for Your Family. Sponsored by Curaprox and supported by Jacaranda FM.
Breastfeeding: Do we worry for no reason? Is this a natural process or what? How do I find my comfort & peace of mind, and express like I should? There are many elements to consider during pregnancy, and when baby has arrived, to ensure my breastfeeding goes well. Refilwe Maponya, an experienced Midwife & Neonatal specialist, is our guest this week. She brings her wealth of knowledge to put our minds at ease. Brought to you by Epi-Max Baby & Junior - Our Family, for Your Family. Sponsored by Curaprox and supported by Jacaranda FM.
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.
When we face the loss of a loved one, especially a child, or a parent, it might be the most confusing process in our lives - and chances are, most of us are just not prepared for such events to ever happen. Sometimes, all we need is a little guidance to work through difficult times, together. Join us for this special Bereavement Series where we speak to professional counsellors & experts, to be better equipped - mentally, emotionally, and for the actual practical implications - when a loved one passes. Our guest this week, Carin Marcus, shares her knowledge as a Clinical social worker (with over 25 years of experience) on bereavement. Over the next few months, we'll be presenting our support series for handling grief in various circumstances. Brought to you by Epi-Max Baby & Junior - Our Family, for Your Family. Sponsored by Curaprox and supported by Jacaranda FM. The following episode contains sensitive subject matter for someone that has lost a loved one. We have interviewed professional experts on each topic, and taken extra care to cover the subjects with sensitivity.
It's a tiny smile that could be worth a lifetime of joy! Discover the fascinating journey of healthy teeth & gums - and Why it's so important to ensure we have good oral health, even before we are pregnant. Thanks to Curaprox, this week's Guest helps us to really understand the role that our Dental health plays in long-term health & vitality. Paediatric Dentist, Dr Coené Bezuidenhout, explains why the first 1000 days matter - but even more important: the fact that baby's oral health is entirely affected by How healthy Mom's teeth & gums are. Brought to you by Epi-Max Baby & Junior - Our Family, for Your Family. Sponsored by Curaprox and supported by Jacaranda FM.
This festive season, Good Morning Angels and Spar 2U Carols by Candlelight presented by Jacaranda FM will assist Hanna Charity to make Christmas special for families and children in need.
Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to one of this year's MANCOSA Business Breakfast in collaboration with Jacaranda FM speakers, Miles Kubheka.
Former Miss Universe Demi-Leigh Tebow stopped by the Jacaranda FM studio to talk to Breakfast with Martin Bester about the release of her debut book, 'A Crown That Lasts: You Are Not Your Label'.
If you're a sports fan or just really good at recognising voices, you could win yourself up to R6000 with Jacaranda FM and King Price. Every Thursday between 07:00 and 08:00, Breakfast with Martin Bester will play you a quote by a famous sporting figure. All you have to do is correctly guess who it is, WhatsApp the words “KING PRICE” to 084 850 0942, and follow the prompts.
If you're a sports fan or just really good at recognising voices, you could win yourself up to R6000 with Jacaranda FM and King Price. Every Thursday between 07:00 and 08:00, Breakfast with Martin Bester will play you a quote by a famous sporting figure. All you have to do is correctly guess who it is, WhatsApp the words “KING PRICE” to 084 850 0942, and follow the prompts.
In celebration of the Games, Jacaranda FM's Breakfast with Martin Bester decided to create The Olympic Games of How Hard Can It Be. From Monday, 5 August, to Thursday, 8 August, the team is giving listeners a chance to compete in The Olympic Games of How Hard Can It Be.
If you're a sports fan or just really good at recognising voices, you could win yourself up to R6000 with Jacaranda FM and King Price. Every Thursday between 07:00 and 08:00, Breakfast with Martin Bester will play you a quote by a famous sporting figure. All you have to do is correctly guess who it is, WhatsApp the words “KING PRICE” to 084 850 0942, and follow the prompts.
In celebration of the Games, Jacaranda FM's Breakfast with Martin Bester decided to create The Olympic Games of How Hard Can It Be. From Monday, 5 August, to Thursday, 8 August, the team is giving listeners a chance to compete in The Olympic Games of How Hard Can It Be.
'To The Last Drop' returns with two national coaches running the rule over battles to come and one in the recent past respectively. Bok coach Rassie Erasmus looks ahead to the Rugby Championship and talks about his ever-increasing popularity. Blitzboks interim coach Philip Snyman explains his team's remarkable turnaround that resulted in a podium finish at the Olympic Games in Paris. This week's episode also features Jacaranda FM's Xola Ntshinga who joins Brenden and Liam for a pre-Rugby Championship chat. Episode breakdown: 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 00:30 Exciting Relaunch and Special Guest 01:38 International Rugby and Springboks' Challenges 01:51 Interview with Head Coach Rassie Erasmus 03:14 Springboks' Performance and Future Prospects 16:23 Olympics and Blitzboks' Bronze Medal 18:58 Interview with Philip Snyman 34:49 Reflections and Future Plans 36:20 Conclusion
In celebration of the Games, Jacaranda FM's Breakfast with Martin Bester decided to create The Olympic Games of How Hard Can It Be. From Monday, 5 August, to Thursday, 8 August, the team is giving listeners a chance to compete in The Olympic Games of How Hard Can It Be.
In celebration of the Games, Jacaranda FM's Breakfast with Martin Bester decided to create The Olympic Games of How Hard Can It Be. From Monday, 5 August, to Thursday, 8 August, the team is giving listeners a chance to compete in The Olympic Games of How Hard Can It Be.
If you're a sports fan or just really good at recognising voices, you could win yourself up to R6000 with Jacaranda FM and King Price. Every Thursday between 07:00 and 08:00, Breakfast with Martin Bester will play you a quote by a famous sporting figure. All you have to do is correctly guess who it is, WhatsApp the words “KING PRICE” to 084 850 0942, and follow the prompts.
Legendary broadcaster Rian van Heerden joins me in the studio for a fascinating episode in which he shares his journey in radio and television, how the COVID-19 pandemic led to him buying a restaurant and how a dodgy road trip ended up becoming the inspiration for the script of his upcoming Afrikaans slasher movie. (Coming later this year!) The former Jacaranda FM breakfast show host and Kyknet television star also discusses how storytelling gets him out of bed in the morning and why South Africa is one of the most interesting places in the world.
South Africa's favourite kid, Desmond Koolen, aka the 'I Feel Good Kid,' recently celebrated his eighth birthday. In celebration of his birthday Koolen decided to pay it forward by donating his birthday money to Jacaranda FM's Good Morning Angels.
In this thrilling discussion, Pagecast host Nompumelelo Mgidlana engages in a thought-provoking conversation with the phenomenal Nozibele Mayaba! Nozibele is a renowned HIV activist, internationally recognized podcaster, speaker, and TV host. She recently partnered with Jacaranda FM and East Coast Radio to launch a youth podcast, Don't Hold Back, Say It Loud. Her TV show, #YesIHaveHIV on HONEY, DStv channel 173, has empowered many to disclose their HIV statuses to their loved ones. The show is now in its second season. Join us as we explore Nozibele's latest brave account of living with HIV, Positively Me. Nozibele shares the inspiration behind her new book and discusses the gut-wrenching honesty with which she narrates her journey of living and loving beyond HIV. Don't miss this enlightening episode as Nozibele speaks about her participation in the panel on The Mother Wound, where she will discuss parent-related pain alongside Colleen Higgs, Moshitadi Lehlomela, and Lisa Lazarus. Enjoy!
Vrydag, 3 Mei, het die Jean du Plessis, meer bekend as Jan Bloukaas op Breakfast with Martin Bester gekuier vir baie spesiale Friday Live-optrede. Om die spesiale kuier selfs groter te maak het sosiale media-ster en entrepreneur Malcolm Wentzel, Du Plessis in die Jacaranda FM-atlejee verras toe hy R100,000 names die sanger aan 'n jong kankelyer geskenk het.
Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to the hilarious Sami Hall during a recent interview. The social media star opened up about her fame, what it takes to be a social media star and the fact the she used to work at Jacaranda FM.
Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to the hilarious Sami Hall during a recent interview. The social media star opened up about her fame, what it takes to be a social media star and the fact the she used to work at Jacaranda FM.
Jacaranda FM's own Sascha van Gelder reached out to Good Morning Angels to assist Pediatric Care Africa's Burns Unit - a project that is very close to her heart since her own son was a burn victim at only 18 months old.
Here's 6am News in Afrikaans on Jacaranda FM with Marius van der Walt. Find more at https://www.jacarandafm.com/news/ More news here
Here's your 7am News in English on Jacaranda FM with Marius van der Walt. Find more at https://www.jacarandafm.com/news/ More news here
The hit Showmax Original documentary Boetie Boer: Inside the Mind of a Monster is available to binge on Showmax from tomorrow, Wednesday, 15 November 2023, having been hailed as “terrifying” (Fortress of Solitude), “spine-chilling” (Jacaranda FM), and “riveting” (Heart FM). As Algoa FM says, “Everyone is talking about it.” In this episode I discuss the true crime case behind the documentary and interview Dr Gerard Labuschagne about his meeting and conversation with Stewart Wilken. Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/I0wQVeGgrKg Add Boetie Boer to your Showmax watchlist: https://www.showmax.com/eng/tvseries/m4hna1ge-boetie-boer Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn
The hit Showmax Original documentary Boetie Boer: Inside the Mind of a Monster is available to binge on Showmax from tomorrow, Wednesday, 15 November 2023, having been hailed as “terrifying” (Fortress of Solitude), “spine-chilling” (Jacaranda FM), and “riveting” (Heart FM). As Algoa FM says, “Everyone is talking about it.” In this episode I discuss the true crime case behind the documentary and interview Dr Gerard Labuschagne about his meeting and conversation with Stewart Wilken. Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/I0wQVeGgrKg Add Boetie Boer to your Showmax watchlist: https://www.showmax.com/eng/tvseries/m4hna1ge-boetie-boer Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn
Most men don't like to talk about their problems, especially to their families, friends or colleagues. For most men, the demonstration of emotion, seeking psychological or psychiatric help is considered ‘'unmanly'. Safe Space and Jacaranda FM aim to break the stigma attached to asking for help or support by empowering men with the tools offered in the Panda app.
There has been a recent surge in fake profiles and profile hacking on social media, including many South African celebrities, such as Karlien van Jaarsveld, Angelique Gerber and Jacaranda FM's own Martin Bester.
As a tribute to Phil Painter, the beloved late husband of Jacaranda FM presenter Danny Painter, Good Morning Angels will support the cause that was so dear to his heart.
International best-selling author and creator of 'Sex and the City' Candace Bushnell swung by the Jacaranda FM studio to talk to Breakfast with Martin Bester about life, success and her current one-woman show.
Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to 44-year-old attorney Mpho Nefuri after her heroic act of chasing after hijackers went viral.
Jacaranda FM's own Martin Bester spoke to Harrison Ford about the fifth and final ‘Indiana Jones' film.
Chef Thinus van der Westhuizen tried News Cast Editor Gerda de Sousa's cake she baked for Jacaranda FM's birthday.
Martin Bester spoke to one of Thabo Bester's victims, who is also an employee at Jacaranda FM.
Isaac Mashego, senior economist at Nedbank discusses the looming national strike by the public sector workers, which are currently at loggerheads with the government regarding salary increases, as the cost-of-living is on the rise. As COP27 talks kick off, Nazmeera Moola chief sustainability officer at Ninety-One explains how SA must navigate the transition to net zero. Then on Other People's Money Rian van Heerden, former host of the drive time show on Jacaranda FM and now producer of Sex in Afrikaan on Showmax talks about his relationship with cash. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Guest: Rian van Heerden | Ex-radio host and producer of Sex in Afrikaan on ShowmaxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The 'Scenic Drive with Rian' show airs weekdays from 16h00 to 19h00 on Jacaranda FM, taking hundreds of thousands of loyal listeners home with a smile each day. There's no task too big; no challenge left unanswered when it comes to Rian's style. And thanks to the diversity of the team, you're bound to find a common factor with one of them.
Die legendariese Rian Van Heerden groet Jacaranda FM na 'n dekade!
Die legendariese Rian Van Heerden groet Jacaranda FM na 'n dekade!
The 'Scenic Drive with Rian' show airs weekdays from 16h00 to 19h00 on Jacaranda FM, taking hundreds of thousands of loyal listeners home with a smile each day. There's no task too big; no challenge left unanswered when it comes to Rian's style. And thanks to the diversity of the team, you're bound to find a common factor with one of them.
Leanne Manas is a South African TV presenter for the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC). She has been the host of its flagship show Morning Live since 2004. She has also worked on radio with Radio Algoa, Jacaranda FM, SAfm and East Coast Radio. She was also appointed a Goodwill Ambassador by the UN Nations Refugee Agency in 2019.She recently joined Steve on InstagramLive to discuss the trauma and stress of the past pandemic year and the power of one's mindset to not only overcome but even benefit from an objectively disruptive and devastating year.Join us as we explore:A new choice - post-traumatic growth vs post-traumatic stress?Not only the power but the necessity of mind over matterFinding the positives in a pandemicThe shame of continued mental health stigmaThe need for us who can to take accountability for our own health and livesIf you are a TGIM or a TGIF person?Tangible vs intangible goals Leanne's take on Made To Thrive's Pillars purpose, community, nutrition, movementThe need to respect everyone's 5kContactWebsite - https://www.leannemanas.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/leannemanasFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/leanne.manasTwitter - @LeanneManasMentionsViktor Frankl – Man's Search for Meaninghttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4069.Man_s_Search_for_MeaningThe Choluteca Bridge Storyhttps://medium.com/illumination/life-lessons-from-the-choluteca-bridge-7debf5199163James Clear – Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way To Build Good Habits & Break Bad Oneshttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40121378-atomic-habits
Johannesburg-based news anchor, presenter, MC, actress, voice over artist, wife and mom, Rozanne McKenzie recently started a media company called Rozanne McKenzie Media and is currently producing her first TV show about good things! The entire show is based around the Jacaranda FM's Good Morning Angels, which is featured on Breakfast with Martin Bester every Wednesday morning. "Omgee-engele is a revisit of some of the incredible stories that listeners have heard on Good Morning Angels over the past few years. Presented by Martin and Dianne Broderick, the TV show goes back to the beneficiaries to see how it's going with them now and how their involvement with Good Morning Angels has changed their lives. Rozanne joins Brent Lindeque to chat about the show; about being a mom and fighting for body positivity online.