LIVE AND LOCAL: Muizenberg residents opposed to place of safety close to tourist hotspot

About this episode

Lester Kiewit discusses community concerns regarding a proposed place of safety near Muizenberg's tourist hotspot with Mike Romyn.

Lester Kiewit speaks to Mike Romyn the Muizenberg Improvement District Director for Beachfront and Business; and Ward 64 committee member, about their concern at a proposed place of safety metres from the popular beach front and businesses. They are calling on the City to halt the current plans for the shelter; initiate a proper public participation process; conduct a thorough impact assessment on property values, local businesses, safety, and traffic, and consider alternative locations in Muizenberg.   Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show.  This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily.  Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their…

People in this episode

Host: Lester Kiewit

Guest: Mike Romyn

Topics covered

• local safety
• community concerns
• public participation
• impact assessment
• tourism

Keywords

• Muizenberg
• safety
• tourist hotspot
• public participation
• impact assessment

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Muizenberg Improvement District, City

Places: Muizenberg, Cape Town, Beachfront

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