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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

Language:

English

Contact:

27315709443


Episodes
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SA actor shares hilarious differences between Cape Town and Gauteng

10/10/2024
South African actor and content creator Anton Taylor popped into Breakfast with Martin Bester live from Cape Town. During his interview, Taylor shared some of the biggest differences between Gauteng residents and Cape Town residents.

Duration:00:12:18

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How to really pronounce Mayor of Cape Town Geordin Hill-Lewis' name

10/9/2024
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis popped into Breakfast with Martin Bester while on their trip to Cape Town. Hill-Lewis spoke to Martin Bester about the success Cape Town has managed to reach and the plans to even further the city's success. The pair also shared some good old banter about the debate between the Western Cape and Gauteng and the Bulls and the Stormers. The confusion surrounding Geordin's name was also a topic of discussion, and the mayor finally set the record straight.

Duration:00:12:18

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Empowering the homeless to make a U-Turn from a life on the streets

10/9/2024
Good Morning Angels assisted Valarie Govender and the U-turn team, to change lives for good, with a donation of R50,000 towards their efforts in the Western Cape and Johannesburg.

Duration:00:12:59

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SARS warns about tax impersonation scam

10/7/2024
Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to Professor Basie von Solms from the University of Johannesburg’s (UJ) Centre of Cyber Security about current SARS scams targeting South Africans.

Duration:00:07:06

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Klein Mieke herinner ons om dankbaar te wees

10/4/2024
Klein Mieke het Vrydag 'n boodskap van dankbaarheid aan die Breakfast with Martin Bester-luisteraars gedeel op Vrydag Is My Dag. Sy het vertel hoe sy Vrydag opgestaan het en dankbaar was - dankbaar dat sy "opgestaan het vanoggend" en dankbaar "vir al die mooi bome". Mieke het ons herinner dat daar altyd iets is om voor dankbaar te wees maak nie saak hoe klein dit is nie.

Duration:00:01:38

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Jean de Villiers reveals who he thinks is the best Springbok player ever!

10/4/2024
Springboks legend Jean de Villiers joined Breakfast with Martin Bester ahead of the MANCOSA Jacaranda FM Business Breakfast, where he will share his advice and experience in the business world. De Villiers also revealed who he thinks is the best Springbok player of all time.

Duration:00:11:56

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Helping a blind woman pick up the pieces after a house fire

10/2/2024
The Good Morning Angels assisted Elize Barnard with the funds needed to cover the cost of putting up a new roof, as well as repairing the electricity, paint, and other damage and loss to the value of R100,000!

Duration:00:14:50

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Mpumalanga rugby player knocks out pitch invader after tackle

10/1/2024
Things got a little rowdy at the Mbombela Stadium when spectators invaded the pitch after the Springboks' victory against Argentina. One man, however, managed to weave past five lines of defence, running from the northern stands to the southern end. He finally met his match when rugby player Thabo Mashego tackled him from behind.

Duration:00:07:39

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How Hard Can It Be to LARP?

10/1/2024
Yes, you read that correctly. How Hard Can It Be to LARP? The Breakfast with Martin Bester team tried LARPing (Live Action Role Playing) in the latest edition of How Hard Can It Be.

Duration:00:14:19

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Here is Martin Bester's new Secret Sound

10/1/2024
Martin Bester is ready to give one lucky listener R50,000 if they can correctly guess the new Secret Sound!

Duration:00:01:03

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Cilliers Brink could once again be the mayor of Tshwane

9/30/2024
Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to former executive mayor Cilliers Brink after being removed from his position following a successful motion of no confidence filed by the African National Congress (ANC) against him.

Duration:00:35:44

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Janie Bay en Hunter Kennedy stel nuwe enkelsnit vry

9/27/2024
Janie Bay, bekend vir liedjies soos 'Sterre Brand' saam Jan Bloukaas, 'Amper Daar' en 'Ek Glo Nog In Jou' en Hunter Kennedy (lid en legendariese skrywer van Die Heuwels Fantasties en Fokofpolisiekar) span weer kragte saam met hul tweede enkelsnit 'Ons Verander'.

Duration:00:04:27

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Listener wins R50,000 on the Secret Sound

9/26/2024
Martin Bester gave one lucky listener R50,000 on the latest Secret Sound!

Duration:00:05:07

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Grieving mom gets Angel-help to continue helping dogs in need

9/25/2024
Despite losing her daughter in August, Estelle Smith is still doing all she can to help dogs in need; that's why Good Morning Angels assisted Estelle with R100,000 to continue her invaluable work for the "underdogs" and help her through this tough time.

Duration:00:14:11

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Martin Bester gives major Secret Sound clue

9/20/2024
Martin Bester has a brand-new Secret Sound, and one lucky listener will win R50,000 if they can correctly guess the sound. To make things a little easier, Bester gave listeners a major clue.

Duration:00:01:11

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Martin Bester gives major Secret Sound clue

9/20/2024
Martin Bester has a brand-new Secret Sound, and one lucky listener will win R50,000 if they can correctly guess the sound. To make things a little easier, Bester gave listeners a major

Duration:00:01:11

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Getting a community-driven centre back on the road

9/18/2024
Good Morning Angels assisted Triest Training Centre, a centre that cares for people with intellectual disabilities with a donation of R100,000, to pay for the outstanding repairs on their minibus and to fill up the tank for a few trips.

Duration:00:09:46

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Comedian Jason Goliath calls out man who stood up Philicity Reeken

9/17/2024
South African comedian Jason Goliath joined Breakfast with Martin Bester to talk about his exciting new show, the local adaptation of the hit comedy dating series, 'Dating #NoFilter'. After Philicity Reeken shared a story of how a recent date stood her up, Goliath also called out the man who stood het up.

Duration:00:13:20

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Entrepreneur Miles Kubheka shares tips for starting your own business

9/16/2024
Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to one of this year's MANCOSA Business Breakfast in collaboration with Jacaranda FM speakers, Miles Kubheka.

Duration:00:16:48

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BELA Bill: Provincial government to choose schools' language policy

9/13/2024
Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to law expert and managing partner of HJW Attorneys, Megan Harrington Johnson, about the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill.

Duration:00:07:38