Breakfast with Martin Bester

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 rumou...

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...

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...

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 f...

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 actual...

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...