Breakfast with Martin Bester
News & Politics Podcasts
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
Future 50: Elcarbo Industrial Supplies - From humble beginnings to a trusted industrial partner
4/7/2026
Elcarbo Industrial Supplies’ Cape Town operation was established in 1998 by Wendy Turton and Sonja Vorster, starting with just five employees and operating out of a car boot.
From these modest beginnings, Elcarbo has grown into a structured operation, employing more than 70 people and operating from a 600 sqm facility.
This Future50 feature was presented by Pavlo Phitidis from Aurik and powered by FNB Business.
Duration:00:07:05
My mother-in-law shaves my 36-year-old husband's chest
3/31/2026
An anonymous listener recently sent ‘Breakfast with Martin Bester’ an email asking about a mother who shaves her son's chest for him.
According to the anonymous sender, the man in question is 36-years-old. We asked you for your feedback, and there was a clear consensus that this is extremely strange.
Or so we thought, until we spoke to a different mom of two boys.
Duration:00:21:36
Gauteng plastic surgeon explains why it's cheaper to go to Turkey
3/30/2026
Board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr Deon Weyers joined Breakfast with Martin Bester to answer all your plastic surgery questions, share his opinion on celebrity facelifts, and explain why Turkey is so popular.
Duration:00:27:14
Helpmekaar rugby players explain bizarre twin telepathy injury
3/30/2026
One TikTok user was watching the rugby over the weekend and couldn't believe his eyes when he witnessed a twin telepathy moment.
Breakfast with Martin Bester managed to track down the two players, Ethan and Shaye, to ask them what exactly happened and if this was a true case of twin telepathy.
Duration:00:06:02
Springbok test tickets to go on sale with more affordable options for fans
3/27/2026
The rugby world champions are heading back to home soil this July for the first-ever Nations Championship, and SA Rugby has just dropped the details on how to get your tickets.
South Africa is set to host England, Scotland and Wales across three massive Saturdays.
Tickets for these exciting Tests go live at 10:00 on Thursday, 2 April, which marks the official 100-day countdown to the opening Test.
Duration:00:02:59
Expert explains: Meta and YouTube found liable for creating addictive products
3/26/2026
A Los Angeles jury's ruling that Meta and YouTube contributed to a teenage girl's depression marks a potential turning point in the years-long legal battle against social media giants, one that could carry an enormous price tag.
The civil court on Tuesday found Meta and YouTube's parent company, Google, liable for failing to adequately warn young people about the risks of excessive use of their Instagram and YouTube apps, respectively, even though they were aware of the dangers.
'Breakfast with Martin Bester' spoke to digital law expert and founder of the Digital Law Company, Emma Sadleir, about this landmark case and the impact of social media on children.
Duration:00:09:48
Massive Secret Sound clue, 25 March 2026
3/25/2026
Breakfast with Martin Bester dropped a massive Secret Sound clue after listeners have been struggling to guess the sound.
Duration:00:02:11
How much you're paying for Easter eggs in 2026
3/25/2026
This year, you might want to reconsider how many Easter eggs you add to your shopping basket.
Netwerk24 has reported a steep increase in Easter egg prices compared to 2025, despite the fact that the price of cocoa beans has dropped sharply over the past year.
According to Reuters, cocoa prices have fallen by more than 70% after reaching a peak at the end of 2024.
Duration:00:04:36
Should parents homeschool their children?
3/25/2026
South African parents are pulling their children out of private institutions at an increasing rate as tuition costs continue to hit new heights.
Instead of public schools, many families are opting for homeschooling.
Breakfast with Martin Bester asked listeners to share their thoughts on homeschooling.
Duration:00:27:25
Future 50: Packtech Tooling - Precision engineering learnt from the factory floor
3/24/2026
Packtech Tooling, based in Cape Town and led by Kim Naran, sits at the start of that system.
Packtech Tooling, a specialised manufacturing business based in Cape Town, has built a strong reputation within South Africa’s printing and packaging sector.
Founded by Werner Weber, the company supplies precision tooling to the printing, packaging and narrow web label industries across South Africa and parts of the African continent.
Today, the business is headed by Managing Director Kim Naran, whose leadership reflects decades of hands-on industry experience.
Duration:00:07:28
Asking For A Friend: My mother is 46 and brought home a 23-year-old
3/24/2026
An anonymous listener recently sent ‘Breakfast with Martin Bester’ an email asking about his mom’s extreme age gap with a guy she "brought home".
According to the anonymous sender, his mom is 46 and she brought home a 23-year-old.
He added that he finds it “disgusting” and needs the help of Breakfast with Martin Bester and our listeners.
We asked you for your feedback and, let’s just say, it was a polarising topic.
The responses were split, with many saying it is none of his business and others agreeing the age gap is too extreme.
Duration:00:22:50
Kurt Darren responds to public reaction to new '67' song
3/23/2026
The South African musician spoke to 'Breakfast with Martin Bester' about the public response to his new song '67', even before its release.
Duration:00:08:00
Doja Cat South Africa performance: Emotional end, controversy and SA roots
3/23/2026
Doja Cat delivered an emotional performance at her first South African concert at the SunBet Arena in Pretoria, where fans celebrated her local roots. The show was followed by controversy after she publicly criticised her father, Dumisani Dlamini, in a TikTok video, sparking a back-and-forth between them. Despite the drama, her South African heritage and family background remain a key part of her identity and story.
Duration:00:04:23
Outrage over tiny R3.6 million studio apartment in SA
3/19/2026
The internet was not happy after a video of a tiny studio apartment worth R3.6 million in Sea Point was shared online. Breakfast with Martin Bester also had something to say about this...
Duration:00:01:52
Future 50: Blomo Plastics - From hand-built machinery to modern packaging manufacturing
3/17/2026
If you grew up in South Africa, you’ll know the sound: that “scrape-rattle-scrape” as a kid rides up and down the driveway… again… and again… and again. Blomo Plastics made close to two million of those little black push bikes over the years. Two million kids with joy. And two million parents thinking, “Please… just burn that energy.” Blomo Plastics began in 1989 through the determination and ingenuity of founder Fritz Strydom Snr. As a young engineer with experience in plastic moulding, Fritz Strydom Snr recognised an opportunity to manufacture products locally at a time when specialised equipment was not readily available.
Duration:00:07:09
Asking For A Friend: My friend's dogs are allowed in the house and I don’t want to visit her
3/17/2026
Some people allow animals in the house, on the furniture and even in their beds, while others still believe pets are supposed to stay outside.
That is today’s predicament for Asking For A Friend on Breakfast with Martin Bester.
Anonymous wrote in and said she doesn’t want to visit her friend’s house because her friend allows her dogs inside, and she feels the home is dirty because of it.
This is what Breakfast with Martin Bester and our listeners had to say.
Duration:00:25:37
Mel and Peet Viljoen: The Real Housewives of Florida
3/17/2026
New police bodycam footage has surfaced, showing the moment South African couple Melany “Mel” Viljoen and her husband, Petrus “Peet” Viljoen, were taken into custody in Florida. Breakfast with Martin Bester asked AI to create a song for the controversial couple following their arrest.
Duration:00:03:45
There's one foolproof way to protect yourself from an attacker
3/16/2026
On Monday, INpowered founder Mark Grobbelaar joined Breakfast with Martin Bester to talk about the anti-GBV event, Big Break, the realities of gender-based violence (GBV), and his ventures to teach all South Africans how to protect themselves.
Grobbelaar also shared some helpful tips on how to protect oneself against violence.
Duration:00:14:34
South Africans spend the most time in traffic and they love it
3/11/2026
South Africans reportedly love long rides to and from work. Breakfast with Martin Bester came across a study suggesting that South Africans spend more time behind the wheel than drivers in any other country in the study, including India, yet most actually enjoy it.
Duration:00:11:35
Future 50: Soul Souvlaki - From a market stall to a modern Greek dining brand
3/10/2026
Soul Souvlaki began in 2012 with a simple idea: to introduce “Greek street food done right” to the South African market.
Duration:00:06:47