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Breakfast with Martin Bester

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
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Cape Town Mayor says 'best city' ranking is due to Stormers success

Speaking about Cape Town's ranking as the best city in the world as ranked by Time Out, Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis joked that Cape Town's ranking is due to the Stormers' success. Martin Bester also congratulated the mayor on the city's ranking and invited him to come visit Pretoria…
16 Jan 12AM 6 min

Woman pays R23,000 per child for back-to-school

'Breakfast with Martin Bester' discussed some of the absurd items spotted on social media that schools have included on these lists. Parents expressed frustration not only over the inclusion of these items but also the overall cost of sending a child back to school. In addition to the usual stationery…
13 Jan 11PM 19 min

Here is the first Secret Sound of 2025!

Breakfast with Martin Bester has just launched the first Secret Sound for 2025. Stand the chance to win R50,000 if you can correctly guess the 'Secret Sound'. To enter, all you need to do is SMS 'Secret', your name, and what you think the sound is to 37942. SMSs are…
13 Jan 1AM 1 min

Breakfast with Martin Bester goes vegan this January

Why not kick off your 2025 with a good old challenge? This January, Breakfast with Martin Bester is taking How Hard Can It Be to new heights with a month-long challenge. At the end of 2024, musician Elandré challenged Martin Bester, Philicity Reeken, and Xola Ntshinga to participate in the…
9 Jan 6AM 26 min

Elandré reveals why he decided to become vegan

This January, Breakfast with Martin Bester is taking How Hard Can It Be to new heights with a month-long challenge. At the end of 2024, musician Elandré challenged Martin Bester, Philicity Reeken, and Xola Ntshinga to participate in the annual Veganuary challenge. Elandré also opened up about his decision to…
9 Jan 6AM 7 min

Valda 'Mama Bear' Faltein plaas haar eie dogter onder huisarres

Breakfast with Martin Bester het Donderdag, 9 Januarie, met Valda 'Mama Bear' Faltein gesels oor Netwerk24 se opkomende smaakmaker-toekennings. Faltein het aanhangers aangemoedig om haar te benoem vir vanjaar se smaakmaker-toekennings. Sy het ook meer gedeel oor hoekom sy self haar dogter onder huisarres gesit het.
9 Jan 5AM 6 min

This is who Dricus du Plessis thinks is the South African of the year

Breakfast with Martin Bester is ending 2024 with a bang. On Thursday, December 12, UFC Champion Dricus du Plessis joined us live on air. The Pretoria local earned the UFC Middleweight title after a split-decision win against Sean Strickland at UFC 297 at the start of 2024. Now, almost a…
12 Dec 2024 2AM 11 min

Here's how Dricus du Plessis is preparing for Sean Strickland rematch

Breakfast with Martin Bester is ending 2024 with a bang. On Thursday, December 12, UFC Champion Dricus du Plessis joined us live on air. The Pretoria local earned the UFC Middleweight title after a split-decision win against Sean Strickland at UFC 297 at the start of 2024. Now, almost a…
12 Dec 2024 2AM 9 min

Dricus du Plessis shares mom's adorable reactions to hate comments

Breakfast with Martin Bester is ending 2024 with a bang. On Thursday, December 12, UFC Champion Dricus du Plessis joined us live on air. The Pretoria local earned the UFC Middleweight title after a split-decision win against Sean Strickland at UFC 297 at the start of 2024. Now, almost a…
12 Dec 2024 2AM 11 min

Assisting Alfred on his mission to save dogs in Thohoyandou

Good Morning Angels and Pick n Pay have teamed up to assist Alfred Rananga in his mission to help pets that are not properly cared for, along with something special to bring festive joy to his family’s home as well. To help Alfred continue his selfless work for the dogs…
11 Dec 2024 1AM 5 min

Mom loses her husband while caring for her son with cancer

Good Morning Angels and Pick n Pay assisted Juanita Taute-Peel and her 13-year-old son, Dylan, from Randburg with a donation towards groceries, nappies, and other expenses, as well as enough money to create new moments to cherish. The loss of a loved one is immense, but Juanita has to be…
11 Dec 2024 1AM 5 min

Helping a father rebuild after burglars set his home alight

This festive season, Good Morning Angels and Pick n Pay assisted David Moloi with R40,000 to help repair his family home after burglars set it alight. Pick n Pay believes it's the little things that count. They will assist David and his family with festive season groceries worth R5,000. Additionally,…
10 Dec 2024 1AM 5 min

Is it legal to film someone without their consent?

Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to law experts and managing partner of HJW Attorneys about whether or not it is legal to film other people without their consent. This is what she had to say.
10 Dec 2024 12AM 8 min

Mom shot while pregnant gets Angel help this festive season

Good Morning Angels and Pick n Pay came to the aid of Aneesa Kaynie, who was shot while six months pregnant with her five-year-old miracle daughter, Imani. The strength and resilience of Aneesa and her daughters are truly inspiring. Pick n Pay wants to support this family so they can…
9 Dec 2024 1AM 6 min

Simoné, 2, is about to see for the first time

Good Morning Angels and Pick n Pay helped two-year-old Simoné to see for the first time by donating the outstanding costs of her life-changing surgery to the value of R20,000 and making their Christmas extra special with R10,000 towards food, groceries, and gifts from their nearest Pick n Pay.
6 Dec 2024 1AM 4 min

Mamma Anna: The guardian Angel to vulnerable children

Good Morning Angels and Pick n Pay have teamed up to support Mamma Anna as she makes moments of magic happen for the children in the informal settlements of Zandspruit and Honeydew at her Lufuno Creche. Pick n Pay will support Mamma Anna as she makes moments of magic happen…
5 Dec 2024 2AM 5 min
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