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Date My Mom 2026 Top 2 - Maché Lewis
2026/04/28 | 11 mins.
Say hello to your second Top 2 entry for Breakfast with Martin Bester’s Date My Mom – Machè Lewis from Pretoria East. Listen to this to get to know her a little better.
Date My Mom 2026 Top 2 - Natasha Stander
2026/04/28 | 10 mins.
Here is the first Top 2 entry for Breakfast with Martin Bester’s Date My Mom 2026 – Natasha Stander from Harties. Listen to this to get to know her a little better.
British actress Cynthia Erivo to play Miriam Makeba in new film
2026/04/28 | 3 mins.
A major new film titled ‘The Road Home’ will tell the story of South African music giants Miriam Makeba and Hugh Masekela.

‘The Road Home’ is a musical drama that will feature British actress and singer Cynthia Erivo as Miriam ‘Mama Africa’ Makeba.

Joining her is South Africa’s own Thabo Rametsi as the trumpeter Hugh Masekela, and Australian actor Guy Pearce as Archbishop Trevor Huddleston.
The Top 10 Finalists for Date My Mom 2026
2026/04/24 | 1 mins.
After receiving an overwhelming number of entries for Date My Mom, ‘Breakfast with Martin Bester’ had to narrow down the entries to a top 10 finalists list.

Many children entered their moms, and after working through the emails about their moms, calling them on air and listening to their voice notes, we now have our top 10.
Majozi shares inspiring message for young musicians
2026/04/24 | 14 mins.
On Friday, 24 April, the beloved South African artist Majozi took to the Friday Live stage on Breakfast with Martin Bester to perform his hit 'Waiting'.

Speaking to Martin Bester, the 'Fire' singer told Breakfast with Martin Bester that he just wants to create and share his art without always worrying about how it is received.

His advice for younger musicians: "You can do what I do, or what Martin does, and be great at it, but it will not fill the hole inside of you. You are more than your vocation."

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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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