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Breakfast with Martin Bester

Jacaranda FM
South Africa
Secret Sound
Rugby
Music
Outsurance
Cape Town
Johannesburg
Secret Sound Of Music
Feel-Good Secret Sound
Valentine's Day
R50,000
Artificial Intelligence
Pretoria
Jacaranda FM
Good Morning Angels
The Secret Sound Of Music
Whatsapp
Tiktok
Martin Bester
The Secret Sound

Martin Bester has been driving Mzansi to work and keeping us company, or in stitches, or 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 annually award-winning show; but more importantly, he knows what his au... more

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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 burni... more

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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?

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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.

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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 chang... more

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Recent Guests

Maché Lewis
Date My Mom winner and guest on the dating segment
Episode: Meet our Date My Mom winner - Maché Lewis
Shannon Proctor
Leader of Van Ryn Rubber
Van Ryn Rubber
Episode: Future 50: Van Ryn Rubber - Four decades of manufacturing excellence in Pinetown
Natasha Stander
Nominated contestant in Date My Mom segment
Episode: Date My Mom 2026 Top 2 - Natasha Stander
Philippa Geard
Founder, RecruitMyMom
RecruitMyMom
Episode: Future 50: RecruitMyMom - Connecting businesses with experienced talent
Pavelo Fetidis
Representative from Aurek
Aurek
Episode: Future 50: RecruitMyMom - Connecting businesses with experienced talent
Brendan Peyper
Singer referenced in the episode
Episode: Breakfast with Martin Bester vier Brendan Peyper se verlowing!
Stephanie Baartman
Actress and singer starring in a one-woman show
Theater (Opie Planko)
Episode: Stephanie Baartman het die Breakfast with Martin Bester-span in trane
Dirk Iman
Figurine designer/maker mentioned as the creator of the Bunny Bester figurine
Episode: Bunny Bester: Martin Bester gets his own figurine after April Fool’s prank
Gerbrandt van Niekerk
Owner of Wipe-it, a local tissue manufacturer
Wipe-it
Episode: Future 50: Wipe-it - From a small operation to a national tissue manufacturer

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Martin Bester
Host of Breakfast with Martin Bester. Associated with Breakfast with Martin Bester and related radio programs.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 28 ratings
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    I love this podcast. It's fun and makes me smile. I also like that I can now catch up with show moments that I may've missed.

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    Diane Lesley
    South Africa8 years ago

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Date My Mom 2026 Top 2 - Natasha Stander
Q: Natasha, I have a question for you. What is your biggest red flag?
Natasha responds with uncertainty and then nuance, indicating she values clear communication and boundaries rather than superficial traits, and she hints at a desire for honesty and decisiveness in a potential partner.
'Ek het die Here in haar oë gesien,' sê Brendan Peyper ná verlowing
Q: What was it about her that made you know she was the one?
He describes a deep, intuitive sense of home and the way she made him feel seen and understood from the start, reinforced by shared faith and values.
Expert explains: Meta and YouTube found liable for creating addictive products
Q: Can I ask something?
The host invites Emma to comment on where responsibility lies, and Emma argues that parents must become more aware and engaged, while the broader industry should implement stronger safeguards and transparency following the discovery process.
Gauteng plastic surgeon explains why it's cheaper to go to Turkey
Q: I'm a really bad migraine sufferer, and I've heard that Botox in the temples and the jawline help with reducing migraines. Is that true? What's the science behind that?
Botox can be effective for migraines by relaxing scalp muscles and reducing tension around the skull, which can lessen the severity of migraine episodes.
Helpmekaar rugby players explain bizarre twin telepathy injury
Q: So, tell me what happened. It seemed like you slipped your ankle.
Both twins described cramping on the same leg at the same moment, with one not seeing the other fall, which sparked discussion about twin connectivity and how often similar physical responses can happen in twins.

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What is Breakfast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A morning-valued show that blends entertainment, news commentary, and community vibes, anchored by a long-running host who guides conversations across lighthearted segments, occasional investigative-feel notes, and live audience interactions. Expect playful banter, family-friendly humor, and recurring features like sound moments and live performances, with a focus on relatable everyday topics, trending moments, and local culture. The format tends toward upbeat, family-friendly fare that resonates with commuters and early risers who want warmth, quick takes on current events, and small, memorable moments to start the day. Noteworthy is the show's consistent mix of humor, human-interest stories, and audience participation, which likely keeps ... more

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These podcasts share a similar audience with Breakfast:

1. Jacaranda FM Newswatch (Latest Bulletins)
2. Best of Kfm Mornings with Darren, Sherlin & Sibs
3. NARRATIEF MET BOUWER BOSCH

How many episodes of Breakfast are there?

Breakfast launched 9 years ago and published 401 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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What guests have appeared on Breakfast?

Recent guests on Breakfast include:

1. Maché Lewis
2. Shannon Proctor
3. Natasha Stander
4. Philippa Geard
5. Pavelo Fetidis
6. Brendan Peyper
7. Stephanie Baartman
8. Dirk Iman

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