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S'dumo Mtshali on 'The Polygamist': 'Us men are not all like Jonasi'
2026/07/02 | 33 mins.
He is the man behind one of television’s most hated characters, but behind the character is a talented actor with an impressive body of work spanning film, television and streaming platforms.

S'dumo Mtshali joined ‘Breakfast with Martin Bester’ to give fans a behind-the-scenes look at the global phenomenon that is ‘The Polygamist’, his now-infamous character and the real person behind Jonasi Gomora.
Here’s the new R50 000 Secret Sound and how to enter
2026/07/01 | 1 mins.
Listeners stand the chance to win R50,000 if they correctly guess the Secret Sound.

Listen to Breakfast with Martin Bester every weekday from 06:00 to 09:00 to see if you can guess the next sound.

To enter, all you need to do is WhatsApp "SECRET" to 084 850 0942 and follow the prompts.

Every day, Martin Bester selects entries at random and puts them on air to try and win.

Sending a WhatsApp entry for the competition does not guarantee that your answer, whether correct or incorrect, will be taken to air.

Please note that WhatsApp is the only valid entry mechanism.
Mexican fans try to keep Ecuador team awake at hotel ahead of World Cup clash
2026/07/01 | 3 mins.
Social media was set ablaze after video footage of Mexican football fans hooting and making noise outside the Ecuadorian team’s hotel ahead of the match made the rounds.

Mexican fans attempted to give the team a sleepless night after they gathered outside the Westin Hotel in Santa Fe.

From midnight until the early hours of the morning, the crowd clamoured outside using loudspeakers, horns and motorcycles.
Another lucky listener wins R50 000 on the Secret Sound
2026/06/30 | 1 mins.
We have a new R50 000 Secret Sound winner! On Tuesday, 30 June, Martin Bester gave away another R50 000 after one lucky listener guessed correctly.
Naomi Osaka turns heads with Wimbledon opening match outfit
2026/06/30 | 5 mins.
Osaka is renowned for turning heads with her on-court outfits, but making them compatible with Wimbledon's strict dress code required some special inspiration.

Japan's four-time major winner paid tribute to her country's culture by arriving for her opening match at the All England Club in an elegant, full-length kimono.

The ensemble was entirely white to comply with the tournament's rules.

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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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