Breakfast with Martin Bester
Jacaranda FMMartin Bester has been driving Mzansi to work and keeping us company, or in stitches, or in tears, every Monday to Friday from 06:00-09:00. The Breakfast family, or rather your morning family, takes an authentic approach to storytelling. Martin Bester's in-depth radio knowledge ensures that Breakfast with Martin Bester remains an annual award-winning show, but more importantly, he knows what his a... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 401 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | News CommentaryEntertainment NewsNews | |||
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A lively, weekday morning show blends light-hearted banter with interviews, lifestyle segments, and audience participation. Across recent episodes, listeners get sport-focused chats with top rugby players, behind-the-scenes looks at local manufacturing and ownership stories, live music and entertainment updates, and sponsor-integrated audience games that drive engagement. The tone is warm, family-friendly, and community-driven, with recurring segments like feel-good sounds, product showcases, and practical advice for listeners balancing work, home life, and personal goals. A few interviews stand out for their personal storytelling—leadership lessons, local entrepreneurship, and the tension between big-city brands and local manufacturers—del... more
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1. Nikita from Anlin
2. Lee Cole
3. Leslie Paterson
4. Dr. Clement Plaatjies
5. Johann Joubert
6. Devi Sankaree Govender
7. Graham Hepburn
8. Greg Janssen
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