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Breakfast with Martin Bester

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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 audience wants to hear. Martin responds with beautifully crafted storytelling that genuinely builds anticipation and a community around that "What's next?!" moment. The team keeps his listeners grinning...

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Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Bakkie repeatedly slams into vehicle to get out of parking 25.02.2026

Video footage of the incident has gone viral, creating a buzz among South Africans. Breakfast with Martin Bester also saw the video and shared a few opinions about the incident.

Flawless IT Solutions: From bedroom start-up to trusted IT partner 24.02.2026

Flawless IT Solutions, founded by Wickus Aucamp, began long before it became the structured IT services company it is today. What started as a schoolboy interest in computers has developed into a thriving business providing outsourced IT support to organisations across South Africa.

Guess this sound and win R50,000 24.02.2026

Martin Bester has a new Secret Sound and this time it's not easy! Can you hear what it is? If you correctly guess this sound, you could win R50,000.

Punch the monkey finally makes a friend 24.02.2026

Punch has tugged at the heartstrings of people across the world after the only friend he had was a plush toy.

Life is like a box of chocolates: Listener wins R50,000 on the Secret Sound of Love 20.02.2026

One lucky Breakfast with Martin Bester listener is R50,000 richer after they correctly guessed the Secret Sound of Love.

These two provinces have more people who are unemployed than working 19.02.2026

Stats SA has released the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey, and while there's a glimmer of hope in the national figures, the Eastern Cape and North West are facing a steep climb.

These are the signs a South African is rich 17.02.2026

According to South African content creator @drclaudiaskelton, there are telltale signs that a South African has money in 2026. The content creator posted a two-part video in which she listed the hilarious signs that a South African has money. Breakfast with Martin Bester asked listeners what they think the signs are that a South African is rich.

Melville woman 'showers' in the street amid water crisis 16.02.2026

A Melville woman, pushed to her limits during the Johannesburg water crisis, expressed her frustration by taking a ‘shower’ in the street. Video footage circulating on social media shows the woman standing in the middle of the street washing her hair. Another protester pours water over her head, helping her with the 'street shower'.

'Hulle bied al vir my rolstoele by die lughawe aan,' sê Nataniël 16.02.2026

Op Maandag, 16 Februarie, het die vermaaklikheidster met 'Breakfast with Martin Bester' kom gesels oor ouderdom, sy ikoniese uitrustings, die musiek waarvan hy hou en sy nuutste verhoogproduksie, 'Sooibrand.'

The most common Valentine's gifts people buy 12.02.2026

Valentine's Day is once again upon us. Around the world, people are celebrating love with gifts, acts of romance and lavish dinners. Breakfast with Martin Bester touched on the subject of Valentine’s gifts and also asked listeners what they think the most common Valentine's gifts are.

LOOK: Pretoria residents clean up neglected street corner 11.02.2026

Some residents took matters into their own hands to clean up a neglected street corner. Breakfast with Martin Bester praised the community members for this initiative, saying that sometimes the reality is that South African residents have to take matters into their own hands.

Future50: Supafoods - Shifting from a supplier to a solution 10.02.2026

Based in Umgeni Business Park in Durban, Supafoods has established itself as a trusted manufacturer and supplier within South Africa's bakery and food supply sector.

SA woman wins R800k hours before Lotto ticket expires 10.02.2026

A Cape Town woman reportedly claimed her R834,000 Lotto prize on the very day it was set to expire. Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke about rare incidents, and this is what they had to say.

Tshwane Metro Police take action against illegal highway crossings 05.02.2026

Breakfast with Martin Bester recently focused on one of the biggest safety concerns facing motorists and pedestrians. Pedestrian-related incidents on major highways remain a major concern, with many pedestrians dangerously crossing highways and posing significant risks to both themselves and unsuspecting drivers.

Listener unknowingly drops massive Secret Sound clue 05.02.2026

Breakfast with Martin Bester has a new Secret Sound worth R50,000. Can you guess it? On Thursday, 5 February, one listener gave her guess for the Secret Sound and, without knowing it, dropped a massive hint. This listener just dropped a massive Secret Sound hint without knowing.

Would you pay R4000 to see the Springboks vs All Blacks in South Africa? 05.02.2026

Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry, the touring series between the Springboks and the All Blacks, held every four years, returns in 2026 with a historic twist. Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke about the exciting event and touched on some of the insane ticket prices.

Proof that Breakfast with Martin Bester is the No. 1 supporter of sport in South Africa 05.02.2026

Breakfast with Martin Bester has been the biggest supporters of sport in South Africa. The team has spoken to rugby legends, Olympians, strong men and women, and other huge sports fans - everything to do with sport. Here is a short clip to prove that we are the No. 1 supporter of sport in South Africa.

Franco Mostert en sy vrou 'trou' vir 'n tweede keer 04.02.2026

Springbok-slot Franco Mostert en sy vrou, Juan-Ri, het hulle 10de huweliksherdenking gevier deur ’n tweede huwelikseremonie te hou waar hulle kinders ook teenwoordig kon wees. Martin Bester het die paartjie gelukgewens en meer gesels oor die spesiale dag.

Should schools ban cellphones? 04.02.2026

Springs Boys' High School on the East Rand of Johannesburg has implemented a no-cellphone policy during school hours. The school posted the notice on its Facebook page, stating that the policy will be effective from Monday, 2 February 2026. Breakfast with Martin Bester saw this post and debated whether schools should ban cellphones. This is what the team and our listeners had to say.

Future 50: CK Advertising - From professional sport to brand execution 03.02.2026

CK Advertising, based in Cape Town, was founded by Corne Krige. CK Advertising provides branding and event support services to businesses across South Africa. The company designs and supplies branded clothing, corporate gifts, banners, gazebos, and outdoor media, assisting clients at events, branch activations, and other brand-facing environments.

Should your partner always join you at family gatherings? 02.02.2026

Breakfast with Martin Bester asked listeners a very simple question: should your partner always join you at family gatherings, or is it okay if they say no sometimes?

Was this really a try from Sharks player Jaco Williams? 02.02.2026

This weekend saw the Sharks beat the Stormers 36–24 at Kings Park Stadium in Durban. The visiting team and eventual victors started the United Rugby Championship derby fixture strongly, already scoring in the 35th second. Unfortunately for the Sharks, the victory didn't come without some controversy. Social media was flooded with comments after Sharks wing Jaco Williams scored a try that many felt...

Só het Amor Vittone en Marius van Biljon verloof geraak 30.01.2026

Amor Vittone het Woensdag, 29 Januarie, die fantastiese nuus gedeel dat sy en haar nuwe liefde, Marius van Biljon, verloof is. Breakfast with Martin Bester het met Vittone en Van Biljon gesels om meer uit te vind oor hoe die verlowing verloop het.

How will Breakfast with Martin Bester spend the money if they win the Lotto? 30.01.2026

Martin Bester, Philicity Reeken, and Xola Nthsinga spoke about the historic R178 million PowerBall jackpot win. They shared how they would spend the prize money if they won.

South Africans share why they sometimes don’t speak their home language 29.01.2026

Martin Bester has been wondering why some Afrikaans people choose to speak to each other in English. The conversation quickly broadened to South Africans as a whole, exploring why people sometimes opt not to speak to one another in their home language. This is what South Africans had to say.

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