Jacaranda FM's most-loved podcasts of 2025
Revisit the Jacaranda FM podcast moments listeners replayed most in 2025, from Breakfast with Martin Bester to The Drive with Rob and Roz.
The Jacaranda FM podcast moments you could not stop listening to in 2025
As the year closes, it's clear which conversations captured your attention. These are the podcast moments that listeners searched for, replayed and shared throughout 2025.
Breakfast with Martin Bester and The Drive with Rob and Roz led the way, supported by unforgettable stories that shaped daily conversations across South Africa.
Breakfast with Martin Bester delivered the year's most talked-about moments
The woman marrying two men sparked a national conversation:
This Breakfast interview became one of the most replayed moments of the year. Jo-Leen Geldenhuys, also known as the Pink Pitbull, shared her story with remarkable openness and listeners across the country weighed in with curiosity and strong opinions.
This was one of those Breakfast moments that listeners shared long after the show ended.
A school rugby referee stood firm during a heated moment:
A calm referee confronting a disruptive parent at a school game drew huge replay numbers as parents and teachers related to the pressures of youth sport.
Good Morning Angels supported young Johandré after the crocodile attack:
Listeners returned again and again to this emotional story. It revealed the courage of a young boy and the generosity of the Jacaranda FM community.
A Gauteng teacher shared the heartbreaking reasons she left her job:
This candid Breakfast conversation resonated with many educators who recognised the pressures she described.
What South Africans really pay for electricity each month:
The conversation about electricity costs ranging from R10 000 to R250 surprised listeners and became one of the most searched Breakfast moments of the year.
The Drive with Rob and Roz kept listeners curious and engaged
Absa explained the truth about ATM closures in South Africa:
Reports of widespread ATM closures caused concern until The Drive team spoke to an Absa executive and brought clarity to a confusing story.
The world met the "oldest baby" ever born:
Listeners were fascinated by the story of a baby born from a 31-year-old embryo. The Drive explored the heart and science behind the moment.
Zapiro revealed which politician reacts most strongly to his cartoons:
South Africa’s most recognised cartoonist offered an honest and often humorous look at the reactions his work still provokes.
Your December listening list is ready:
These were some of your top moments of 2025. Press play and revisit some of the stories that shaped the year. Find more catch up content from Jacaranda FM, plus your favourite JacPod Originals here.