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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

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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

Language:

English

Contact:

27315709443


Episodes
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Can you guess the brand-new Secret Sound for R50,000?

4/30/2024
It's time for a new Secret Sound, and this time around, it seems to be much easier. Stand a chance to win R50,000 if you can correctly guess the brand-new Secret Sound only on Breakfast with Martin Bester every weekday at 08:05.

Duration:00:01:24

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What you post or share on WhatsApp could be used against you in court

4/29/2024
If you thought you could share what you like, say what you like or even like whatever you want online, think again. Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to social media law expert Emma Sadleir about the dangers of social media and how even kids could be liable for things shared online.

Duration:00:02:22

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Kids as young as 12 could be prosecuted for what they share online

4/29/2024
If you thought you could share what you like, say what you like or even like whatever you want online, think again. Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to social media law expert Emma Sadleir about the dangers of social media and how even kids could be liable for things shared online.

Duration:00:03:09

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How to prevent sextortion - one of the fastest-growing crimes in the world

4/29/2024
"Don't send nudes to people you don’t know or have just met online," says social media law expert Emma Sadleir. If you thought you could share what you like, say what you like or even like whatever you want online, think again. Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to social media law expert Emma Sadleir about the dangers of social media and how even kids could be liable for things shared online.

Duration:00:02:20

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Your kids can be sued for cyberbullying says social media law expert Emma Sadleir

4/29/2024
If you thought you could share what you like, say what you like or even like whatever you want online, think again. Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to social media law expert Emma Sadleir about the dangers of social media and how even kids could be liable for things shared online.

Duration:00:33:57

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Jamie Fine does a live wedding proposal on Breakfast with Martin Bester

4/26/2024
Canadian singer and TikTok star Jamie Fine joined Breakfast with Martin Bester for another special Friday Live. During her time on-air, she helped a huge fan, Ashleigh, propose to her girlfriend live on the show!

Duration:00:04:38

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16-year-old Dylan Stumke talks about his 75m kick during rugby match

4/25/2024
One Menlopark high schooler recently stunned thousands when a video of him went viral on social media. 16-year-old Dylan Stumke spoke to Breakfast with Martin Bester after his viral 75m kick during a rugby match.

Duration:00:09:22

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How to be a social media star according to Sami Hall Says

4/25/2024
Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to the hilarious Sami Hall during a recent interview. The social media star opened up about her fame, what it takes to be a social media star and the fact the she used to work at Jacaranda FM.

Duration:00:09:02

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TikTok star Sami Hall reveals she worked at Jacaranda FM!

4/25/2024
Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to the hilarious Sami Hall during a recent interview. The social media star opened up about her fame, what it takes to be a social media star and the fact the she used to work at Jacaranda FM.

Duration:00:07:11

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Nicole van den Berg wins R50,000 on the Secret Sound

4/24/2024
Breakfast with Martin Bester listener Nicole van den Berg won R50,000 on the latest Secret Sound.

Duration:00:03:46

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R200,000 towards the care for Marcia and other children with special needs

4/24/2024
From the LottoStar Summer of Millions funds raised for Good Morning Angels, an amount of R100,000 will go to Prudence Mahlangu to help her with some of her big financial obstacles, to enable her to pay her arrears for her car and school and to assist with her daughter Marcia’s special medical needs. But that is not all; another R100,000 will go towards the Lesedi Self-Help Association in Soshanguve to help them care for Marcia and the other 20 children in their care with similar needs.

Duration:00:14:08

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R150,000 towards 16-year-old Ruan Weideman's life-saving surgery.

4/24/2024
In January, 16-year-old Ruan Weideman was diagnosed with an Odontogenic Myxoma, a fast-growing tumour in his jaw. The tumour is not cancerous, but it is growing at an alarming pace. From the fabulous LottoStar Summer of Millions funds raised for Good Morning Angels, an amount of R 150,000 will go towards Ruan’s substantial medical bills to save his life.

Duration:00:08:59

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R148,000 to help ease the financial burden at Siyabonga Children's Home

4/24/2024
The Good Morning Angels LottoStar Summer of Millions fund donated an amount of R148,000 to Siyabonga Children's Home to help ease the financial burden they are experiencing to properly look after the 41 children in their care.

Duration:00:10:17

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R63,000 for Maryna van Deventer to help restore her eyesight

4/24/2024
41-year-old Maryna van Deventer from Rustenburg and her family have had a rough few years. Her husband is unemployed, he has been diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, and they lost their car. Maryna walks her 15-year-old daughter to school every morning, and then she walks to work. In December, it was confirmed that she had astigmatism and cataracts on both eyes.

Duration:00:07:37

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Themba-Robin teaches the art of impersonation

4/22/2024
After going viral for his hilarious David Attenborough impersonation, comedian and actor Themba-Robin visited Breakfast with Martin Bester to show off even more hilarious celebrity impersonations.

Duration:00:13:04

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This scam is targeting women at petrol stations

4/18/2024
Following an increase in violent crimes at petrol stations, including bombings, shootings and the murder of Kaizer Chiefs star Luke Fleurs at a petrol station, Martin Bester spoke to hijacking expert Richard Brussow.

Duration:00:04:50

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Latest hijacking trend targets SA petrol stations

4/18/2024
Following an increase in violent crimes at petrol stations, including bombings, shootings and the murder of Kaizer Chiefs star Luke Fleurs at a petrol station, Martin Bester spoke to hijacking expert Richard Brussow.

Duration:00:06:07

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Ensuring a bright future for those with special needs

4/17/2024
New Hope School’s Skills Development Centre aims to upskill those with special needs to ensure they have a bright future as working adults. Power Build had a Golf Day recently, where they raised funds to support a cause in need of building assistance. They will donate R150,000 of these funds to the New Hope Schools Skill’s Development Centre Building project!

Duration:00:10:44

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How Hard Can It Be to be an auctioneer?

4/16/2024
On the latest How Hard Can It Be, Martin Bester and the team were visited by auctioneer Jade Cahi, who showed them how to do an auction. The team managed to auction off a one-of-a-kind Gary Player and Martin Bester doll live on air.

Duration:00:34:32

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'Motorist not to pay for outstanding e-toll bills,' says OUTA CEO Wayne Duvenage

4/11/2024
The e-tolls are finally being scrapped on 12 April 2024, but some reports say SA residents will still have to pay for outstanding e-toll bills. Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) CEO Wayne Duvenage who set the record straight.

Duration:00:07:29