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 – August 2026
GENERAL Home Safety As Betty’s Bay residents, we are all aware of the unfortunate recent home invasion incident. The home-owner was assaulted, restrained and confined to the bathroom. The intruders stole jewellery, electronic devices, cash and the family vehicle. Thankfully the victim had community support and is not in harm’s way. Apparently at the time of the incident, external beams triggered an alarm, prompting an immediate response from our security company. Upon arrival, the beams and alarm had been deactivated, and after a thorough inspection, no suspicious activity was found. The home-owner subsequently re-armed the alarm and security beams. During the period when the beams and alarm were deactivated, the perpetrators blocked one of the outside beams through which they gained access by removing a window. Supporting the request of the Neighbourhood Watch, we: also urge everyone to ensure that security personnel check all outside beams during arming procedures and before their departure. These security measures are vital, especially given that power outages and other disruptions are ongoing challenges. Vigilance and proactive communication among residents are...
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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Wildlife Signs for Betty’s Bay
Sponsor a sign for R1255 per sign. Deadline Friday 28 August. An exciting moment has arrived as we are now able to add wildlife signs of our animals to the streets of our village. The municipality has agreed to plant them if we provide them. This is a BBRA initiative.…
Speeding on the R44
UPDATE ON THE R44 PETITION UPDATE FOUR We are happy to report that having petitioned the Western Cape Provincial Parliament (WCPP) on 27 March 2026, our petition was tabled in Parliament on 22 May 2026. It was approved by the Office of the Speaker, and referred to the relevant committee.…
Wildlife
ILLEGAL HUNTING OF WILDLIFE WITH DOGS THE CONSEQUENCES OF INACTION WITH ABANDONED DOGS NOW HUNTING TO SURVIVE The illegal hunting of wildlife with dogs in the mountainous area between the Kleinmond transfer station and Kasteelkop has been ongoing for several years. The neighbouring village of Betty’s Bay has also experienced…
ERF 2648, 97 CLARENCE DRIVE, BETTY’S BAY: APPLICATION FOR SIGNAGE DEPARTURE
The Overstrand Municipality has received and distributed an application from Outdoor Network for a departure for signage on Erf 2648: MOTIVATION FOR A PROPOSED BILLBOARD WITHIN A HERITAGE OVERLAY ZONE ALONG A ROUTE OF REGIONAL SCENIC SIGNIFICANCE AND BYLAW DEPARTURE The proposed Billboard site is included in…
Wetlands
Betty\'s Bay\'s Seasonal Wetlands A simple pleasure on a quiet winter’s evening in Betty’s Bay’s flat coastal plain is the sound of rain and numerous frog calls – if the wind isn’t roaring! The cacophony of clicks from Clicking Stream frogs, Strongylopus grayii, compete with the tapping and groaning kua-kua…
Perspectives on Biosphere Living
BETTY’S BAY – A COASTAL COMMUNITY AT A CROSSROADS Betty’s Bay has long been recognised as one of South Africa’s ecological treasures. I was fortunate to serve on the editing team of Betty’s Bay: Between Mountain and Sea, a project that unfolded over ten months of dedicated work. The result…
Betty’s Bay Conservancy (BBC) Survey for Betty’s Bay residents on the planned predator-deterrent fence at Stony Point
Prior to the meeting on 31 July, and in response to residents saying there was no place to discuss the information they had heard at the first community engagement session on 9 June, the BBC published an informal survey. The open sections provided…
Stony Point Nature Reserve: Second Community Meeting Hosted By Cape Nature – 31 July 2026 at Harold Porter Botanical Gardens
Lisa Nupen of SANCCOB and Faroeshka Rodgers of CapeNature presented information regarding the status of the African Penguin at Stony Point, the increase in predation by caracal and the planned predator-mitigation fence. This second engagement session was well attended. After the presentations, residents were given about an hour to ask…
BBC 4thSaturday: Annual General Meeting
Thanks so much to those BBC members who attended our fifth AGM, or who sent their proxy votes. Together we reached the required quorum for the AGM. We reported back on BBC activities, events, conservation issues and networking over the past year. The financial report was presented and we voted…
March of the Penguins – A Documentary
Last weekend I watched ‘March of the Penguins’ – a 2005 French documentary that portrays the incredible but harsh reality of the regal Emperor Penguin in Antarctica. To view a short trailer, you can use this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RSxrusVknE Having featured the ‘dad’ Emperor Penguin in the May BBC newsletter for…
BBRA Executive Committee
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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
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Western Representative
Eastern Representative
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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.
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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.