Breakfast with Martin Bester

Breakfast with Martin Bester

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Breakfast with Martin Bester episodes

  • Converge Solutions: Building South African software for some of the world’s toughest challenges
    Converge Solutions creates software that helps hospitals, banks and insurance businesses operate more efficiently, securely and reliably.

    When software works well, most people never notice it.

    But in hospitals, banks and insurance businesses, the systems running behind the scenes can influence everything from patient care to financial security. That's where Converge Solutions has built its reputation.

    Founded eight years ago by Johann Joubert together with co-founders Jaco Cromhout and Kobus van der Merwe, the business develops software for industries where reliability, security and accuracy are essential.
    9 min
  • Asking For A Friend: Why are people over 30 always giving main character energy?
    Asking For A Friend sounded a little different this week.

    Instead of raising a personal or relationship issue, Jade, whose surname has been omitted, asked a very simple question: Why are people over 30 always giving main character energy?

    Jade argued that people over 30 often come across as a little too confident and self-assured, with an overbearing energy.

    She specifically pointed to millennials who post about things like running marathons on social media.

    The question sparked a heated debate between people over 30 and those who share Jade’s opinion
    23 min
  • Unemployed mom wins R1 million on Jacaranda FM
    After six weeks of cash calls, Golden Ticket qualifiers and exciting elimination rounds, Jacaranda FM welcomed a brand-new millionaire.

    Kamogelo Qolosha, an unemployed single mother from the Eastern Cape, walked away with the R1 million grand prize during the Goldrush Make Me A Millionaire finale on Breakfast with Martin Bester.
    17 min
  • South African superstar Tyla gets her own Bratz doll
    South Africa’s Grammy-winning pop star Tyla has been honoured with her very own Bratz doll, celebrating her fashion and superstar status.

    The ‘Water’ singer and the global doll brand announced their collaboration on Instagram, unveiling what the doll will look like.
    4 min
  • Devi Sankaree Govender warns about new South African scam
    Devi Sankaree Govender is a South African media icon.

    Her reputation as an award-winning investigative television journalist has been cemented by decades of bold, brave and fearless reporting that holds governments, companies and individuals to account.

    Govender joined Breakfast with Martin Bester to talk about the success of 'The Devi Show', thank audiences for their support and give listeners an inside look into the life of one of South Africa's most renowned investigative journalists.
    26 min
  • Future 50: QualiPak JHB - The packaging partner behind South Africa's growing brands
    Walk through any supermarket and you'll see shelves filled with colourful bottles, jars and cans competing for your attention.

    Behind many of those eye-catching products is a process most shoppers never think about: turning a great product idea into packaging that's ready for the retail shelf.

    For more than 20 years, QualiPak JHB has helped make that happen.

    Founded by Graham Hepburn, the Johannesburg-based business specialises in applying printed shrink sleeves to bottles, jars, cans and other containers, helping businesses package their products professionally without having to commit to large production volumes from day one.
    7 min
  • SA Rugby confirms it will review ticket pricing
    SARU president Mark Alexander confirmed that the organisation had taken note of concerns over ticket pricing and is planning to review the pricing of certain ticket categories.

    "We take full ownership of this matter and are committed to ensuring that our ticketing structure reflects accessibility and sustainability.

    "Supporters' passion and loyalty are central to our success, and we are deeply grateful for their commitment to our teams. Rugby is a shared national treasure, and we have a responsibility to ensure every supporter feels part of the journey.

    "At the same time, we must balance this commitment with the responsibility of making these events financially viable. It is a delicate balance, but one we are determined to manage responsibly."
    4 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…