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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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Study finds doing your nails boosts mental health

2026/10/22

Anyone who regularly goes for manicures and gets their nails done will tell you about the confidence boost it gives them. But now there is actually evidence to suggest that getting your nails done is good for your mental health.

Asking For A Friend: What are the small things you and your partner fight about?

2026/10/20

In this week’s Asking For A Friend on Breakfast with Martin Bester, Anonymous wrote to us to help her feel better. She said she and her partner often fight about small things and wanted to know what small things other couples fight about.

Future 50: Fly Ash Africa - Finding gold in the ash and growth in new markets

2026/10/20

What if the mountains of ash produced by South Africa's coal-fired power stations could become a valuable ingredient in the buildings, roads and infrastructure we use every day? That's the opportunity Themba Nyembezi and Dirk Odendaal recognised when they founded Fly Ash Africa, a business transforming an industrial by-product into a commercially valuable material for cement manufacturers and mines. Themba came from a career in corporate investment, while Dirk brought decades of cement industry experience. Together, they saw potential in a material most people would simply regard as waste.

Here's what a family braai will cost you in 2026

2026/10/20

A good old South African braai remains one of the favourite ways for people to come together. For a typical household, it’s a good way to enjoy food and spend time together. However, the cost of a braai has also become a talking point among households. According to braai.co.za’s Braai Index, the average braai basket for 5 to 11 October costs about R713.37.

New WhatsApp feature could change the way we send messages

2026/10/14

WhatsApp is introducing a long-awaited feature that will let users schedule messages to be sent at a chosen date and time. The tool is currently available to some Android beta testers, with a wider rollout expected in the coming weeks. The feature will work in both individual and group chats. Users will be able to schedule text messages, links, photos and videos, even if their phone is offline when the message is due to be sent. Scheduled messages will remain protected by WhatsApp’s end-to-end encryption.

Man terrorising motorists at Fourways intersection removed from the street

2026/10/13

The man accused of terrorising motorists at an intersection in Fourways has been identified as Thabo and has reportedly been taken to a rehabilitation facility. Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to Wright about the incident and the man who was allegedly terrorising women in the area. She has since shared an update, saying that Joburg mayoral candidate Curt van Heerden and his team had been searching for Thabo.

Asking For A Friend: It's not my job to make the side dishes with the women at a braai

2026/10/13

In this week’s Asking For A Friend, a listener wrote to Breakfast with Martin Bester to ask about braais. “It’s not my job to make the side dishes with the women at a braai. I want to kuier. Am I being unfair?” she asked.

Future 50: How Neo Technologies built a business that keeps evolving

2026/10/13

Samantha Opperman and Coenie De Beer have helped build Neo Technologies into a business that has weathered 24 years of technological change. Their story offers a powerful lesson in adapting, growing and staying relevant. When Neo Technologies began 24 years ago, supplying printer cartridges to universities was a viable business. Today, the company provides technology solutions spanning security systems, networks, computers, software and ongoing support. Behind that evolution are Samantha Opperman and Coenie De Beer, two remarkable business builders who didn’t start the company but earned their way into owning it.

Tshwane residents could claim for losses after 12-day power outage

2026/10/13

Tshwane residents and businesses affected by the extended power cuts following a fire at the Waltloo substation can submit formal claims to the City of Tshwane for assessment. The fire broke out on 29 September, leaving parts of Murrayfield, Silverton, Meyerspark, East Lynne and nearby areas without electricity for more than 12 days.

Karen Zoid and her son discuss what it's really like working together

2026/10/12

Karen Zoid has always been one of the best live performers in the country, with her seemingly effortless vocals captivating audiences. Zoid's musicality is almost unparalleled, but it's no surprise that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree with her son Ben Francis. The mother-son duo is the definition of "it runs in the family", so it was only a matter of time before they decided to work on a music production together.

The most expensive grocery staples in South Africa

2026/10/08

With the recent historically high petrol price increase, most South Africans are definitely feeling the financial pinch of daily life. As fuel and food prices increase, many people are opting for only the daily essentials, but even these staples can come with a steep price. The South African recently compiled a list of regular grocery staples that are costing South Africans a lot. Product prices, of course, vary depending on the retailer, sales promotions and loyalty programmes. Looking at products at the higher end of the price scale, here are ten of the priciest staples South Africans buy regularly.

Woman recalls terrifying interaction with infamous Fourways beggar

2026/10/07

Martin Bester has been driving Mzansi to work and keeping us company, or in stitches, or in 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 annual award-winning show, but more importantly, he knows what his audience wants to hear. Martin Bester responds with beautifully crafted storytelling that genuinely builds anticipation and a community around that "What’s next?!" moment.

The decline of manners, discipline and respect for teachers

2026/10/07

Following the viral story about how Roosevelt High School in Randburg’s matric dance was cut short due to incidents involving a parent threatening a staff member with a gun, attendees vomiting and the use of marijuana, Breakfast with Martin Bester discussed what feels like a decline in manners, discipline and respect for teachers.

South Africans met with record-high fuel prices

2026/10/07

South Africans are facing unprecedented fuel prices as of Wednesday, 7 October. Motorists who use petrol will have to fork out over R3 more for a litre of 93 or 95 octane petrol from Wednesday. The cost of diesel will also increase significantly, by R2.84 and R3.24 a litre.

Asking For A Friend: I think we should all know what our colleagues earn

2026/10/06

Have you ever suspected that a colleague who does exactly the same work as you earns more? Well, Anonymous thinks we should all know what our colleagues earn.