Betty’s Bay Ratepayers’ Association
Biosphere Living
Betty’s Bay is situated within the buffer/transitional zone of the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve and it is important to think of the Biosphere as not only a floral kingdom, but to take into account the entire ecosystem. The Kogelberg area was registered as a conservancy with Cape Nature in 2005.
The BBRA represents the interests of Betty's Bay ratepayers and residents. It aims to cultivate and encourage interest in local affairs, promote conservation and represent Betty's Bay on the municipal Ward committee.
Message from the Chairman
Message from the Chairman – September 2026
GENERAL It is unfortunate, but Betty’s Bay is becoming more under pressure regarding development. Where-ever one walks / drives, building sites are the normal trend. I see Betty’s Bay currently as a “building site.” 😊 One cannot stop development per se. Each landowner has the right to develop their stand, as we as current residents did. However, to keep the village character of Betty’s Bay, residents have to be “awake” to ensure that what is built is in accordance with the zoning of the specific erf and adheres to the applicable development controls i.e. coverage, Floor Area Ratio, height, building lines and overlay zones for heritage and environment. And where not, such actions should be reported to the correct department at Overstrand Municipality (OM). The BBRA should also be made aware of such possible contraventions in order to assist. The BBRA is frequently requested for input on Land-Use Applications submitted to OM. These Land-Use Applications differ in nature from re-zonings to subdivisions to consolidations to departures. Each application is scrutinised on its own merit and where necessary commented on: as an example: Erf 2648, 97 Clarence Drive, Betty’s Bay...
BBRA General Meeting Dates
- 2026 Meeting dates to be announced
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: 10 DECEMBER 2025 AT 18H00, CRASSULA HALL, BETTY’S BAY
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Penguin Trail Funds Vital Community Work in Hangklip
The newly launched Penguin Trail has taken its first careful steps in the Kogelberg Biosphere, offering visitors a guided slack‑packing experience through one of the world’s richest floral regions. But its purpose reaches far beyond scenery: every booking directly supports the Hangklip Community Care Centre (HCCC), the Betty’s Bay NPO…
HACKING – The Battle for Betty’s Bay: Report on Hack No 750 on 5 September 2026
Twenty-six volunteers met on a clear, cool morning in Salmon Street, Sunny Seas braving a 50km/h + easterly wind. This was a continuation of the August hack on the municipal land zoned for community facilities, bordered by Pearl Drive and Albertyn Drive. The target was to remove the remaining Australian…
Drama and Theatre Arts
As a strategic BBRA project, this portfolio is a heritage initiative to promote diverse community cultural offerings. We wish to establish a register of the cultural offerings currently available in Betty’s Bay. Please contact me on email at bettysbayratepayers@gmail.com, or on my cell phone (083 427 3706) – by call,…
Crassula Hall
🌿 COMMUNITY NEWS & ACTIVITIES There is lots happening in our community, with a wonderful variety of activities and events for everyone to enjoy! ✨ Tai Chi✨ Chair Pilates✨ Line Dancing✨ Friday Dance Socials✨ Physical Theatre✨ Drama Classes✨ Community Markets✨ Ballroom Dancing 🐾 First Aid for DogsWe have held our…
Biosphere Stewardship
The wildlife awareness signs initiative was met with great enthusiasm and 44 beautiful signs were sponsored. Huge thanks to the sponsors and to Pete Oxford, resident wildlife expert, and Renee Bisch for ensuring that the animals look like OUR animals with the help of their very generous designer friend (who prefers…
Conservation, Care & Projects
🌿 HOW DO WE CO-EXIST IN THE BIOSPHERE? Man vs. Nature — or Man with Nature? A message to the Betty’s Bay community There is something very special about living in Betty’s Bay. We wake up surrounded by mountains, fynbos, wetlands, lakes and the ocean. We share our neighbourhood with…
Betty’s Bay Emergency Support Team (BEST)
August 2026 was a very quiet month in Betty’s Bay and also for the first responder teams in Pringle Bay and Rooi Els. BEST attended to three call-outs: two medical cases and a fall injury. The one medical case and the fall injury required hospitalisation. Both were transported by ER24.…
Betty’s Bay Fire and Rescue Volunteers
🔥 OCTOBER: A MONTH FOR FIRE PREPARATION & PREVENTION 🔥 Betty’s Bay, as a community, let’s prepare before the fire season. October is the perfect time to start preparing our homes and properties for the coming fire season. Living in a fynbos fire biome, and with the warmer, drier and…
Town Planning and Property Development
17 AUGUST 2026 Spatial Development Framework for OLM: The status remains that the Overstrand Local Municipality (OLM) and the service provider/consultant are still busy sorting out the “Status Quo Report”. Roads: R370 000 has been allocated to the Kleinmond/Hangklip area to fix potholes in tarred roads. The appointed contractor…
Letter of Objection to Proposed Billboard on Clarence Drive
The following letter of objection to the proposed billboard on Clarence Drive was sent to ... THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER OVERSTRAND MUNICIPALITY PO BOX 20 HERMANUS 7200 ATTENTION: Ms. L Lubbe (Building Inspector)(bcadmin@overstrand.gov.za) Hallo Liezl ERF 2648, 97 CLARENCE DRIVE, BETTYS BAY You are referred to the APPLICATION FOR SIGNAGE DEPARTURE,…
BBRA Executive Committee
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Vice Chairperson
Treasurer
Administrator & Secretary
Conservation of Leased Land
Elsa Stofberg
Neighbourhood Watch
Wayne Jackson
Town Planning and Property Development
Amund Beneke
Community Services
Community Development
Abigail Davids
Drama and Theatre Arts
Ilona Frege
Biosphere Stewardship
Marelize Smith
Zone Representatives & Oversight
Central Representative
Western Representative
Eastern Representative
Communications / Media
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Betty's Bay Conservancy
For information on Biosphere Living, Animal Proofing your Home, Recycling, Beach Clean-ups and more.
Botanical Society
For information on Indigenous Gardens, Firewizing Fynbos, Plant and more and monthly talks.
Kogelberg Biosphere
Learn more from The Kogelberg Biosphere whos aim is to protect this vast natural wonder.
Wildlife
Established Wildlife rescue centre in Betty’s Bay.
Wildlife Rescue, South Africa aims to improve and standardize the level of wildlife rehabilitation training in South Africa.
Betty's Bay Pickle Ball
Free for paid-up Betty’s Bay Ratepayers Association (BBRA) members or donation-based for non-BBRA members.
Join our inclusive community project and experience the thrill of pickleball.
KAWS
Assisting, feeding and rehoming of abandoned animals within the community between Rooi Els and Arrabella Golf Estate.
Adopt | Foster | Donate | Volunteer
Hangklip Athletics Club
Join us for Social, Road & Trail runs, Walks and Time trials from Rooi Els to Kleinmond. Meeting weekly on Monday in Kleinmond, Wednesday in Betty’s Bay and Thursday in Pringle Bay.
Betty's Bay Parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it’s up to you! Every Saturday at 8am at the Harold Porter Botanical Gardens
Butterfly Effect
Developing and implementing community-based projects that will make a long term, sustainable impact on the lives of the communities we support.
Kogelberg Garden Circle
Owners of gardens in Betty’s Bay, Pringle Bay, Rooi Els and Kleinmond get together once a month, usually on the third Tuesday. An initiative of the Kogelberg Branch of the Botanical Society of SA.
The Betty's Bay Hack Group
A team of volunteers dedicated to eradicating invasive alien vegetation on Betty’s Bay. They meet every Wednesday and two Saturdays a month.
Hangklip Community Care Centre
HCCC is an independent registered NPO, based in Betty’s Bay providing nutritional services, social activities and home-based assisted independent living.