As we near the Muizenberg Festival the organisation increases in intensity as the final plans are made. We chat to some of the interns about there involvement and what still needs to happen before the opening. We chat to one of the seasoned co-ordinators of the festival. Fergus Turner who gives us an overview of what is happening over the course of the two week event.
After a few weeks break we are back with our regular podcasts. In this edition we chat with Karen Kotze about the Women's Day interview she did with Bernelle Verster. There is a report back about differently-abled Ashtan Davids who took part in the South African Adaptive Surfing Champs. He brought back a silver medal to Muizenberg. We also discuss the Khoi hut information centre at Fish Hoek Beach. Then the whole micro plastics saga raises its head again. The we have some interviews about the Wo...
We have a legacy of violence in our suburbs that needs healing. How can we do this. Two men, one a Khoi Muslim and the other a white pastor, are desperately working to save the youth of Ocean View. Time is running but they see hope where others see hopelessness. Karen chats about Alice and her research into dementia and Alzheimers and how we need to change our understanding and dealing with those around us who are suffering. Plastics raises its ugly head again and we talk about its impact on the...
Muizenberg hosted a business event called "Gateway to Muizenberg : Business for Change". Another business event, networking opportunity or get together? I thought it was just another one. But, what I did learn is that community collaboration is not exclusive but inclusive. Even if there are other initiatives we need to keep working together to build our community. The guest speaker, Steven Harris from 75 Harrington Street, shared some of his experiences in collaborating with other businesses in ...
We celebrate Nelson Mandela's birthday as a community in this episode and what a celebration. We have had so many people involved across the greater Muizenberg area and surrounds. It's heartwarming to see what people are doing to remember this great man and how he has motivated people to give back to their communities. The numbers 67 and 100 have appeared in many forms, giving time in multiples of 67 or 100, making donations to that effect as well and just having a whole day of serving and fun. ...
We chat to Chelsey Wilson, from Feat Soc Co, a local Muizenberg entrepreneur about her journey into business. She shares some of the key principles she put into practise to make her business successful. From starting a local shop to taking her brand to trade shows overseas.
Our first special podcast at the Masque Theatre. We interview some of the actors in the cast of the Producers. This is an amazing "so called" amateur production. There is nothing amateur and I mean nothing amateurish about this show. I was blown away by the commitment of the cast and crew. Chatting to some of the cast before the show was a real experience, catching some of the enthusiasm of unpaid performers. The audience were astounded by the quality of the production and this reflected in thei...
We kick off this podcast with a heartwarming story about bees and what better place to have a talk about them than at the Hive in Palmer Road, Muizenberg. Bees sting but if they like you then they don't. I was amazed at how caring bees are for each other. A sad follow up story is the one about the brutal "Lakeside Butcher" murder which rocked our community 3 years ago. Yolande, who is a former crime reporter, gives us some insight into the final outcome of the trial. Have you heard of bacon tree...
Kai Peterson at ten years old is already a Youtube vlogger and no ordinary 10 year old. Overcoming the challenges resulting from Aspergers Syndrome, the need for two hearing aids and years of speech therapy, he has a passion for Youtube, cars and gaming. Running along after him and desperately trying to keep up is his Mom Chevone who must be the proudest Mom I have met in 21 years of radio. Together they explain what it's like setting up a Youtube channel, domains and social media. Very sharp an...
Imagine a community working together, creating together and making magic happen in the community of Muizenberg. The Muizenberg Festival has launched with the first meeting at the Hive. October is only a few months away and the organisation begins in earnest. In this podcast we hear from Fergus Turner, one the festival champions, who tells us what the festival is all about, how to get involved and why we should be a part of it. Wayne talks to several of the participants about why they are involve...
A men only show at the Baxter Theatre? What next? That should ruffle some feathers. Actor and comedian, David Muller, has a light-bulb moment at the Baxter Theatre and we find out more on this episode. Then a decision is made about whether Fish Hoek should be wet or dry. The ladies chat about the pros and cons and some of the reactions from the community. Does it matter? Will it affect us in Muizenberg? These questions are debated. We also hear about a successful year and the results of a homele...
In this show we talk about the problem of homelessness on our streets in the south. Three guests on the show are Johan Lotter, Chevone Peterson and Tasneem Fielies. Tas gives a unique perspective on street people as up to a year ago she was homeless living on the streets. Homelessness is a major problem on our streets and Tas reveals that the kindness and goodwill of people empowers homeless people which keeps them on the streets and doesn't solve the issues. We dig deep into this issue and try ...
In this episode of the Hello Muizenberg Podcast we chat to two crazy ladies who are long time residents of Muizenberg. They share some of their history and Muizenberg's history from the perspective of the theatre. Both have acted in and produced theatre productions across Cape Town but specifically the Masque Theatre. If you haven't hear about dating in the snake pit then you've missed a part of our local history. You are guaranteed an interesting and funny listen with this podcast.
Imagine Muizenberg, championed by Catherine Dillon, is a group of people trying to imagine what Muizenberg could be like and then promoting causes that could bring this to fruition. In the latest edition of False Bay Echo there is a cute little story about Kai Peterson a 10 year old Youtube blogger with challenges that he won't let hold him back. We also chat about the sad situation of Mr Brand a cyclist who has survived two hit and run accidents and still continues to fight on. We pick up the s...
Privilege protects and insulates people from each other and the simple lessons we learn growing up, like pocket money, are not universal. In this episode we hear about the amazing steps being made by a lady towards releasing the potential in young entrepreneurs as they make their own pocket money. When the problem of poison plastics in our vlei becomes so large that the authorities lose control is when private citizens take action. Jenine Versveld took action and financed cleaners to remove micr...
John Maytham of Cape Talk 567 chats with Wayne about Hello Muizenberg podcast, how it started and some of the background to a community styled podcast.
Ashtan Davids is a 21 year old born and bred Muizenberg surfing resident with a diffability, as he calls it. He has refused the label of disability and prefers his own word of diffability or a different ability. Born with cerebral palsy and the use of only one hand he has single-handedly (pardon the pun) broken through barriers and smashed moulds despite major physical challenges. His idea of normal is reaching his full potential within the parameters of his spectrum of abilities. Some would say...
In this edition we chat around the eviction crisis in a local caravan park where new ownership means some people lose their sites. It boils down to the rights of an owner versus the rights of a tennant. Then there is good news fr commuters between Simonstown and Fish Hoek. PRASA is in the middle of clearing the sand from the tracks and promises an pen in a very short time. Karen chats abut the recent Logjam surfing competition held by African Soul Surfer This is the fourth event and proved to be...
In this weeks episode we talk about some of the issues that were raised at the community meeting at the Lakeside Traffic Dept called by Councilor Aimee Kuhl. During quite a heated discussion the fears, frustrations and anger of the community were aired. A number of officials present also talked about their frustrations of being spread thin across the city and how many law enforcement officers are serving for days without sleep. A great interview with Marti Weddepohl gives us ideas on how to make...
In this edition we chat to Karen and Yolande about some the stories from our local communities in the deep south. From snakes to swings and then some of the more serious stories around the protest action and street people. We are facing difficult times but if we start working together and understanding each other then there is hope.
Muizenberg Beach is a world famous as a blue flag beach and beginner surfers paradise. It's a family beach and draws huge crowds on public holidays and surfers throughout the year. It's an alcohol free zone yet hundreds of people try to smuggle huge quantities of liquor past the law enforcement agencies on these holidays. This creates massive problems of drunkenness, drownings and various forms of alcohol related crime. This past festive season the community of Muizenberg decided enough was enou...
What is gentrification and how is this global phenomenon affecting our local community in Muizenberg? In this episode we chat about our Muizenberg water task team and developments taking place specifically in identifying people at risk who would need water if Day Zero arrives. We also chat to Etienne who is from France, about the worldwide phenomenon of gentrification and its impact on Muizenberg. With the renewal and rejuvenation of a suburb property prices and rentals skyrocket forcing out res...
This week we have regular Whats Happening in the hood and water task team update with Fergus Turner and then we get an update from Kevin Rack about another potential plastics disaster. With the water crisis we are experiencing and the kindheartedness of people from around South Africa, we are having an influx of millions of plastic bottles. This is potentially another massive disaster as there is a great possibility that hundreds of thousands of these will reach our water canals and vleis. Kevin...
In this episode we have a regular update as to what is happening in Muizenberg at the beginning of the show. Then we chat with an interesting lady who has just moved into an entrepreneirual space at the Hive. Her venture is called the Little Red Bike and she provides quality vegan food to the community. Perhaps not my style of cooking, but, she gives an interesting take on what veganism is all about. We also interview a trio of volunteers, two from Holland and one from Japan, about the Knowledge...
In this episode we meet Claire, Serge and Andile and hear their story that takes us from Muizenberg to Masiphumulele and from Hip Hop to graffiti. In 2014 they had the idea of creating a mobile studio out of a refrigeration container. Four years later, situated in the suburb of Masi, we find a creative space that is being used as a small business and a creative space for community collaboration. They also chat about Hip Hop and how it influences their creativity in both art and music. We end the...
In this episode we chat to an intern from Boston, Massachusetts in the USA and he shares some of his journey to the village of Muizenberg. Many people don't realise that the diversity of Muizenberg includes many foreign volunteers and interns who serve the people in our community. We have an update on the water crisis and plans to get the community more involved in taking control of the water shortages. Then finally we chat to Darren who has just moved his coffee business to a space within the H...
Although the title of this episode may sound ominously dramatic it highlights the major problem we have in Muizenberg along our beautiful waterfronts at the beach and vlei. we chat with Kevin Rack and Calvin two plastic activists who highlight the problem of styrofoam and degraded plastics at the beach and vlei. Although the problem may seem huge and past the tipping point, there is always something we can do. So we encourage you to get involved at whatever level you are able to. Let's be a part...
In this episode we chat with Abongile a member of the Vrygrond community, and originally from the Eastern Cape, who joined the Brazilian team on a weekend away of getting back to nature in the Cape Point Nature Reserve. We take for granted many things that people from different communities have never experienced. He dived into the icy ocean clothes and all. This was a first time experience for him. He was amazed by the "dogs" he saw swimming in the sea that didn't have regular feet, The first ti...
In this episode we chat to a group of Brazilian girls who have come to experience the community of Muizenberg and learn how the projects and community building works. We chat with a few of the young ladies about their experiences here in Muizenberg and what they are taking back with them to Sao Paulo in Brazil. The facilitator of the group, is Roberta who spent a year here in Muizenberg back in 2015. She loved the experience so much she now is bringing teams to Muizenberg to learn and experience...
