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Expert explains: Meta and YouTube found liable for creating addictive products
2026/03/26 | 9 mins.
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.
Massive Secret Sound clue, 25 March 2026
2026/03/25 | 2 mins.
Breakfast with Martin Bester dropped a massive Secret Sound clue after listeners have been struggling to guess the sound.
How much you're paying for Easter eggs in 2026
2026/03/25 | 4 mins.
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.
Should parents homeschool their children?
2026/03/25 | 27 mins.
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.
Future 50: Packtech Tooling - Precision engineering learnt from the factory floor
2026/03/24 | 7 mins.
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.

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About 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

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