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...
Location:
South Africa
Description:
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 from ear to ear as they try to figure out what the 'Secret Sound' was this week, or which music powerhouse will play live during 'Friday Live.' Tune in on Tuesdays and find out 'How Hard Can it Be?' as the team giggles their way through trying their hand at something new. Imagine Martin Bester playing the didgeridoo or tattooing someone live on air…for the first time! Too funny! Show Features: • Good Morning Angels • Secret Sound • Friday's My Day • Morning Family Quiz • Throwback Thursday • How Hard Can It Be • Friday Live • Confession Session
Twitter:
@MartinBester
Language:
English
Contact:
27315709443
Email:
diane@ecr.co.za
Episodes
The Top 10 Finalists for Date My Mom 2026
4/24/2026
After receiving an overwhelming number of entries for Date My Mom, ‘Breakfast with Martin Bester’ had to narrow down the entries to a top 10 finalists list.
Many children entered their moms, and after working through the emails about their moms, calling them on air and listening to their voice notes, we now have our top 10.
Duration:00:01:21
Majozi shares inspiring message for young musicians
4/24/2026
On Friday, 24 April, the beloved South African artist Majozi took to the Friday Live stage on Breakfast with Martin Bester to perform his hit 'Waiting'.
Speaking to Martin Bester, the 'Fire' singer told Breakfast with Martin Bester that he just wants to create and share his art without always worrying about how it is received.
His advice for younger musicians: "You can do what I do, or what Martin does, and be great at it, but it will not fill the hole inside of you. You are more than your vocation."
Duration:00:14:34
Can you believe it has been two decades since Spotify first began?
4/24/2026
To celebrate its 20th birthday, Spotify released its definitive lists of the most streamed artists, albums, songs, podcasts, and audiobooks since the platform launched.
Although the streaming giant releases similar lists annually, this is the first time it has published lists of the most streamed of all time.
To compile the lists, data was pulled from the listening habits of hundreds of millions of fans over the years.
Duration:00:02:09
WhatsApp testing new paid subscription for users
4/24/2026
Meta is exploring a new paid subscription for its global messaging app, WhatsApp, which will give users access to premium features.
This move is part of a broader strategy to create an additional revenue stream that works alongside the company’s large advertising business.
“WhatsApp is testing a new, optional subscription called WhatsApp Plus, designed for users who want more ways to organise and personalise their experience,” the company confirmed in a statement.
Duration:00:03:06
Bafana Bafana 2026 FIFA World Cup away jersey gets top global ranking
4/23/2026
The away jersey was revealed on 19 March and has already won people over with its clean, structured feel.
It is a dark green jersey with gold and white accents, a polo collar, and subtle geometric stripes.
It also marks the return of the Adidas Trefoil logo to the national kits.
The away jersey has received a lot of international praise, claiming top spots in global rankings.
Duration:00:02:16
Which era of your life influenced your favourite music today?
4/23/2026
We have all experienced that feeling you get when you hear a song from your teenage years, especially if you have not heard it in a while.
It turns out there is a scientific reason why the songs you listened to while growing up still evoke deep emotions and nostalgia.
Psychologists have identified a phenomenon called the “reminiscence bump”.
This is a specific window where our experiences and the music we listen to become permanently linked to our identity.
Breakfast with Martin Bester asked listeners to share which era of their lives influenced their favourite music today.
Duration:00:07:13
'Ek het die Here in haar oë gesien,' sê Brendan Peyper ná verlowing
4/22/2026
Ná die bekende sanger sy verlowing op sosiale media aangekondig het, het 'Breakfast with Martin Bester' met hom gesels oor die opwindende oomblik in sy lewe.
Peyper het gesels oor die oomblik toe hy geweet het hy wil met Marise trou, hulle “klein verskilletjies,” en hoe die Here die middelpunt van hulle verhouding is.
Duration:00:08:26
Future 50: RecruitMyMom - Connecting businesses with experienced talent
4/21/2026
After transitioning from a senior corporate role to focus on her family, Geard observed that many highly skilled professionals, particularly mothers, were leaving the workplace due to limited flexible employment opportunities.
At the same time, businesses were seeking experienced talent but often did not require full-time roles.
RecruitMyMom was established to bridge this gap by connecting businesses with professionals seeking flexible and meaningful work.
What began as a focused recruitment solution has grown into a specialist business serving companies across South Africa and internationally.
Duration:00:06:50
Asking For A Friend: Have people lost their manners?
4/21/2026
This week on Asking For A Friend, Anonymous didn’t have family or friend drama, but rather a general societal concern.
They feel that people have lost all their manners in modern society.
To find out whether this is true, 'Breakfast with Martin Bester' asked listeners to weigh in and share their opinions.
Duration:00:22:07
NWU-studente "gatvol" vir slaggate in Potch
4/21/2026
Die studente van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) in Potchefstroom sê hulle het genoeg gehad van die slaggate in die studentedorp.
AfriForum Jeug se PUK-tak het ’n nuwe “Gatvol-veldtog” geloods om geraas te maak oor die slaggate rondom die kampus.
As deel van die aksie is ’n dringende brief aan die munisipale bestuurder van die JB Marks Plaaslike Munisipaliteit, Kgomotso Kumbe, gestuur.
Die brief versoek dat tien spesifieke hoërisiko-slaggate in die dorp binne die volgende 30 dae reggemaak word.
Om die munisipaliteit se aandag te trek, het studente op 16 April ’n protes gehou.
Studente het in van die grootste gate gaan staan en die woord “Gatvol” op hul agterstewe uitgespel.
Duration:00:01:50
Breakfast with Martin Bester vier Brendan Peyper se verlowing!
4/21/2026
Een van Suid-Afrika se gunsteling Afrikaanse kunstenaars, Brendan Peyper, het die goeie nuus gedeel dat hy en sy meisie, Marise van der Westhuysen, verloof geraak het.
Die paartjie het pragtige foto’s van die spesiale oomblik op sosiale media gedeel.
Volgens die plasing het Marise reeds op 15 April die ja-woord gesê.
Duration:00:01:56
This small South African town is up for auction
4/20/2026
Have you ever wanted to own a whole town? Well, a small South African village is going up for auction.
The entire village of Middelpos is heading to auction, giving one buyer the chance to own an authentic piece of the Karoo.
Located on the R354, halfway between Sutherland and Calvinia, the town is a well-known halfway stop for travellers heading to the Tankwa Karoo National Park.
According to Home & Hectare, the village is one of the last remaining places of its kind in South Africa.
"With its tranquil, enchanting atmosphere, original character and charm, it retains the cultural heritage of long ago, untouched by modern mass tourism," said Home & Hectare.
The property spans 103,260 hectares and is said to have great potential for business, residential development, manufacturing and tourism.
Duration:00:02:17
Stephanie Baartman het die Breakfast with Martin Bester-span in trane
4/17/2026
Die sanger en aktrise Stephanie Baartman het op Breakfast with Martin Bester gekuier, waar sy Amy Winehouse se 'Valerie' op Friday Live uitgevoer het en meer gedeel het oor haar semi-outobiografiese kabaret, 'HOORT', by die Centurion Teater op Vrydag, 24 April.
Duration:00:09:55
Have dress codes changed in 2026, or do they still matter?
4/16/2026
Durban resident Amber Auret has sparked quite a debate on social media after calling out a local pub for asking her to leave because of her attire.
In her Facebook post, the 29-year-old alleged that she was asked to leave the local Durban pub because her skort, an item of clothing that is a blend between a short and a skirt, was “too short”.
This led to a broader conversation on 'Breakfast with Martin Bester' about appropriate versus inappropriate attire in certain settings, with listeners giving their opinions on the specific situation.
Duration:00:25:56
Awkward moment tissue gets stuck to suspended EMPD chief's forehead
4/16/2026
Proceedings at the Madlanga Commission took a hilarious turn on Tuesday when a former high-ranking police official got a piece of tissue paper stuck on his forehead.
Julius Mkhwanazi, the former deputy chief of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD), was in the middle of giving evidence when he momentarily paused to wipe his face.
While Mkhwanazi was wiping sweat from his forehead, a piece of tissue paper remained stuck.
Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga pointed out the situation to the witness, lightening the heavy atmosphere for a moment.
Mkhwanazi explained that it was "due to sweating".
Duration:00:03:53
Bunny Bester: Martin Bester gets his own figurine after April Fool’s prank
4/15/2026
After Martin Bester was told he needed to dress up in an Easter bunny suit and dance as part of an April Fool’s prank, Human Pop Studio made the award-winning host his very own Bunny Bester figurine.
Duration:00:01:54
The craziest freak-accident stories!
4/15/2026
A local woman, Vasna Autar, shared how she accidentally superglued her eye shut during the night.
Breakfast with Martin Bester then shared their craziest freak-accident stories and asked listeners to also share theirs.
Duration:00:15:07
Future 50: Wipe-it - From a small operation to a national tissue manufacturer
4/14/2026
What began as a small operation supplying paper products has grown into a business serving organisations across South Africa.
Today, the company is headed up by Gerbrandt van Niekerk, continuing the development of the family-founded enterprise.
In its early years, the business focused on sourcing and converting paper products while building relationships with customers.
As demand increased, Wipe-it expanded its operations and broadened its product offering to include toilet paper, hand towels and related hygiene products for commercial use.
Duration:00:07:54
Asking For A Friend: My wife won't allow me to have female friends
4/14/2026
On this week’s Asking For A Friend, we delve into the age-old question: Can men and women be friends?
Anonymous wrote to ‘Breakfast With Martin Bester’ and said that his wife won’t allow him to be friends with women.
Not sure what to do, he asked for help from the team and our listeners.
This sparked a fiery debate about whether it’s fair and whether having friends of the opposite sex is realistic.
Duration:00:21:06
Chinapiano: Artist blends Chinese music and Amapiano
4/14/2026
Amapiano has become so popular that it has even inspired Asian artists. Artist, producer, and DJ Tiehan has taken inspiration from Amapiano to create what he calls Chinapiano.
Tiehan shared a clip of his genre-bending music on Instagram, saying South Africa inspired him to create the music. “POV: You made the world’s first Amapiano song with Chinese ethnic instruments,” he said.
Duration:00:07:33