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South Africans spend the most time in traffic and they love it
2026/03/11 | 11 mins.
South Africans reportedly love long rides to and from work. Breakfast with Martin Bester came across a study suggesting that South Africans spend more time behind the wheel than drivers in any other country in the study, including India, yet most actually enjoy it.
Future 50: Soul Souvlaki - From a market stall to a modern Greek dining brand
2026/03/10 | 6 mins.
Soul Souvlaki began in 2012 with a simple idea: to introduce “Greek street food done right” to the South African market.
Asking For A Friend: My daughter-in-law won't let me see my grandchildren
2026/03/10 | 31 mins.
On this week’s Asking For A Friend on Breakfast with Martin Bester, an anonymous listener sent us a voice note asking for help with some family drama.

She said that her daughter-in-law won't let her see her grandchildren and asked for our help.

Breakfast with Martin Bester gave their two cents and asked other listeners to also weigh in.
Countries actively headhunting South Africans for top jobs
2026/03/10 | 2 mins.
These countries are looking at South Africans for top-paying professional jobs. Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke about five nations that are actively scouting for local South African talent.
This is South Africa's favourite takeaway food
2026/03/10 | 2 mins.
One takeaway food also surpassed burgers as the second favourite in SA. Martin Bester asked listeners if they could guess which takeaway food was the most popular in South Africa, and this is what they said.

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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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