Breakfast with Martin Bester
News & Politics Podcasts
Breakfast with Martin Bester 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
Location:
South Africa
Description:
Breakfast with Martin Bester 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
Quentin Coetzee wins R50,000 on the Secret Sound
4/4/2025
On Monday, 24 February, Breakfast with Martin Bester launched a brand-new Secret Sound for R50,000. Finally, after weeks of guessing, 'Breakfast with Martin Bester' listener Quentin Coetzee got the correct answer and won R50,000.
Duration:00:03:35
Young man gets the chance put on his graduation cap
4/2/2025
Kamogelo Nkosi has put in the hard work to finish his teaching degree, but now he needs some angel help for the last hurdle before graduation. The Good Morning Angels Fund will pay off Kamogelo's outstanding class fees of R40,500.00. We will also assist Kamogelo with funding towards his graduation clothing and robe, as well as transport and accommodation for him and his sister, who helped raise him, to attend the graduation ceremony in Pretoria next month. That’s a total donation of R50,000.00!
Duration:00:05:32
Assistance for young boy who lost arm in crocodile attack
3/26/2025
Seven-year-old Johandré Blom survived a crocodile attack, and now he needs help from the Angels to heal. Thanks to all our donors putting up their hands on Wednesday morning, Good Morning Angels managed to raise more than R300,000 for young Johandré.
Duration:00:21:32
Appel deel nuwe besonderhede oor gru-aanval op skoonpa
3/25/2025
In 'n gesprek met 'Breakfast with Martin Bester' het die sanger Appel meer besonderhede oor die aanval op sy skoonpa, Deon Gouws, gedeel.
Duration:00:07:45
Why marijuana edibles have been banned in South Africa
3/24/2025
'Breakfast with Martin Bester' spoke to Paul-Michael Keichel, an attorney of the High Court of South Africa, about the recent ban on marijuana edibles in the country.
Duration:00:09:41
Helping a family after losing a mom and son in a car crash
3/19/2025
Late afternoon on Monday, 10 March, the Van Aswegen family was on their way home after the children’s school activities. A car in the oncoming lane lost control and crashed head-on into the Van Aswegen family's vehicle. Little Karlu died on impact, and their mother, Karin, succumbed to her injuries on Tuesday evening. Power Build recently hosted its annual Golf Day, where funds were raised to support the community. From these proceeds, Power Build will donate R100,000 to Jurie van Aswegen to help him and Junique start anew during this difficult time.
Duration:00:14:35
Teachers share sad reality of being a teacher in South Africa
3/17/2025
A Gauteng teacher has taken to social media to explain why she is leaving education, citing the rise of "gentle parenting" as one of the main reasons. Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to teacher Landi and other educators who shared the shocking reality of being a teacher in South Africa.
Duration:00:32:27
Assisting the vets who help their community pets for free
3/12/2025
"Every animal deserves a life free from suffering." That's the motivation behind WanderVet, a registered NPO that exists purely to assist struggling communities in better caring for the pets they love so much. Good Morning Angels assisted WanderVet with the funds to sterilise 100 animals—that's a donation of R50,000!
Duration:00:12:13
Ard Matthews and Tanya van Graan share special engagement moment
3/10/2025
Ard Matthews and the stunning Tanya van Graan are engaged! At the end of 2024, musician Ard Matthews and his girlfriend, actress Tanya van Graan, arrived at the Jacaranda FM studio, deeply in love, to share more about their joint single, Die Rede. Now, just a few months after declaring their love for each other on Breakfast with Martin Bester, the couple is engaged.
Duration:00:05:50
Angel-help for Prinshof School's blind and visually impaired
3/5/2025
Good Morning Angels and SPAR came together to assist Prinshof School's blind and visually impaired hostel children. As part of their Spartoria drive, Spar Pretoria is supporting Prinshof School’s "Dinner in the Dark" fundraising effort with a donation of R50,000, covering the cost of eight additional tables! The Good Morning Angels Fund will match Spar’s donation with an additional R50,000, securing another eight tables!
Duration:00:26:22
Little Okhe to finally receive life-saving heart surgery
2/26/2025
Good Morning Angels and The DisChem Foundation helped make little Okhe’s heart surgery a reality! The DisChem Foundation will donate the full R200,000 still needed to make little Okhe's heart surgery a reality! The DisChem Foundation is funded by all DisChem shoppers who swipe their loyalty cards … so, if you have swiped your DisChem loyalty card, you are an Angel to little Okhe. The Good Morning Angels Fund will assist Okhe's mom with a donation of R20,000 towards living and transport expenses, ensuring that Okhe gets the right food and after-care she needs to fully regain her strength.
Duration:00:12:06
Martin Bester has launched a new Secret Sound
2/24/2025
On Monday, 24 February, Breakfast with Martin Bester launched a brand-new Secret Sound for R50,000.
Duration:00:01:21
Listener wins R50,000 on the latest Secret Sound
2/19/2025
Martin Bester awarded one lucky listener R50,000 after he correctly guessed the latest Sound Sound on Breakfast with Martin Bester.
Duration:00:05:44
Early B verras sy pa met 'n nuwe kar
2/19/2025
Suid-Afrikaanse rapper Earl Swartz, beter bekend as Early B, en sy suster Rochelle Swartz het harte laat smelt toe hulle hul pa met 'n nuwe kar verras het. Breakfast with Martin Bester het Woensdag, 19 Februarie, met Early B oor die spesiale boodskap gesels.
Duration:00:04:51
Assisting a family after their Standerton home burnt down
2/19/2025
The Angels came together to assist Renske Erlank and her family after their family home in Standerton burnt down. Naked Insurance donated R50,000 to the Erlank family to help them recover after their devastating house fire—part of The Naked Difference. This programme ensures that in years when claims are lower than expected, Naked Insurance donates leftover premiums to good causes instead of taking them as profit. Snappy Chef assisted the Erlank family with a brand-new Snappy Chef 2-plate induction stove, a 2-burner gas stove, a whistling kettle, and a supreme cookware set! The Good Morning Angels Fund donated R50,000 to help the Erlank family replace some of the essentials they need after losing their home.
Duration:00:10:42
Listen to this massive Secret Sound clue!
2/17/2025
Breakfast with Martin Bester has launched the first Secret Sound for 2025. Stand the chance to win R50,000 if you can correctly guess the 'Secret Sound'.
Duration:00:02:35
Assistance for 13-year-old Christopher as he fights cancer
2/12/2025
The Angels came together for 13-year-old Christopher Williams as he fights to hit cancer for a six. The Round Table assisted the Williams family with a donation of R25,000 towards Christopher's medical treatment. The Caring Daisies and their generous supporters assisted the Williams family with a donation of R50,000 towards Christopher’s medical needs and treatment. The Good Morning Angels Fund assisted the Williams family with R100,000 towards the medical bills and needs for Christopher’s cancer treatment.
Duration:00:20:18
New crime tactics on the rise in Nelspruit and Pretoria
2/11/2025
Homeowners have been warned about new tactics criminals are using to steal valuables from homes in Nelspruit and Pretoria.
Duration:00:05:45
Bobby van Jaarsveld deel opwindende nuus oor nuwe avontuur
2/11/2025
Die geliefde Bobby van Jaarsveld het onlangs op Breakfast with Martin Bester opwindende nuus gedeel.
Duration:00:22:56
Brutal murder of Raygun the baboon under investigation
2/10/2025
Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to Jacques Peacock, Communications Manager at the NSPCA, following the brutal murder of Raygun the baboon at the hands of schoolchildren.
Duration:00:11:28