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- South Africa's Zulu Bon JoviBon Jovi is one of the world’s most influential rock bands, giving us iconic anthems such as 'Livin' on a Prayer', 'It's My Life' and 'Bed of Roses'.In a recent social media video, South African musician, actor and presenter Sne Dlala gave the world a glimpse of what Bon Jovi might sound like if they were "Zulufied".In the video, Dlala takes the iconic song 'It's My Life' and fuses it with traditional-sounding Zulu backing vocals and rhythms.The result? A truly South African take on one of the world’s biggest songs.3 min
- Former Proteas captain Graeme Smith talks about the success of the SA20Former Proteas captain and commissioner of the Betway SA20 spoke to Breakfast with Martin Bester about the success of the current season. The tournament has passed its halfway stage, with just four points separating the top four teams in the tournament. Smith also noted an increase in ticket sales and encouraged fans to show their support.As of 12 January, The Pretoria Capitals have two more home games remaining this season against MI Cape Town and the Paarl Royals. Tickets are available on Ticketpro starting at R60.8 min
- Suid-Afrikaanse sanger Roux vertel wat dit regtig vat om 'n liedjie te skryfSuid-Afrikaanse sanger en liedjieskrywer Roux is die man agter vele bekende liedjies soos ‘Tekkies Brand’, ‘Bietjie Benoni’ en ‘Vuil Coke’, en nou neem hy weer sy plek in die kollig in met nuwe musiek.Na jare waarin Roux treffers vir ander kunstenaars geskryf het, het hy besluit dit is weer tyd om self in die kollig te tree, en in 2025 het hy ’n nuwe album, ‘Al Lankal’, sowel as nuwe enkelsnitte vrygestel.As deel van sy terugkeer na die kollig het Roux die jaar afgeskop met die heel eerste Friday Live-optrede van 2026.11 min
- Martin Bester drops massive Secret Sound clue!Martin Bester dropped a massive Secret Sound hint to guarantee a R50,000 winner on Monday, 12 January 2026.4 min
- What should the legal drinking age in South Africa be?East London-based non-profit organisation Gatekeepers South Africa has proposed a new legal drinking age of between 21 and 23 for the country. Breakfast with Martin Bester asked listeners whether they agreed or not.18 min
- The Breakfast with Martin Bester team shares their predictions for 2026With the new year in full swing, Martin Bester, Philicity Reeken, and Xola Ntshinga shared their predictions for what 2026 has in store for us.6 min
- Shocking amount South Africans spent on alcohol in DecemberIf you think South Africans spent millions over the festive period, think again. It was far more.On average, South Africans' drinking habits amount to a spend of about R400 million a day.According to the Rethink Your Drink Campaign, South Africans spend billions of rand on alcohol over the 2025 festive period, averaging about R1 billion a day.2 min
- Why Martin Bester thinks breakfast buffets should be bannedYour Feel-Good Morning show is back, and after a long and well-deserved holiday, Martin Bester had something to say about the breakfast buffets he saw over the holidays.3 min
- Demi Lee Moore praat oor ma-wees!Demi Lee Moore het by Breakfast with Martin Bester aangesluit vir ’n laaste onderhoud (en lied) vir 2025. Luister hier na die gesprek.4 min
- 'Santa, santa, ho ho ho!' Funny moment with Martin, Gerda and the teamSanta, santa, ho ho ho! There was a really funny moment with Gerda and the team at the tailend of the morning Newswatch. Listen back here.2 min
About Breakfast with Martin Bester
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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.