Greetings on this cold and wet July day.
Thank you to everyone for your support and contributions. Our success and effectiveness are directly dependent on the support we receive.
A special thank you to those who are assisting with tasks within the portfolios.
MEMBERSHIP
Maintaining an active membership is crucial as it directly impacts our capacity to successfully accomplish tasks and objectives. Membership is R100 per person per year.
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Please send all proof of payments to: This includes payments to the Neighbourhood Watch
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BANK DETAILS Account Name: Betty’s Bay Ratepayers Association Branch: ABSA Hermanus Account type: Cheque Account Number: 4066616439 Our Ref: Your Surname & Erf Number |
BETTY’S BAY NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH:
The progress on the camera project has temporarily been paused due to insufficient funds. Currently we have acquired 76 cameras. Our goal of 144. Additionally, we are experiencing an increased influx of new residents, placing added strain on our existing resources.
FINANCE
Please note that proof of all payments made to the BBRA must be sent to finance.bbrpa@gmail.com
OBSERVATIONS
It appears there is some confusion regarding the boundaries of the services we are subscribed to. There is no direct affiliation between the services we pay for and utilize. Here is a breakdown of the various services and how they are paid for:
- We pay Overstrand Municipality (OM) directly for water, refuse, sewage, and basic services. In addition, we pay rates for engineering, social development, community safety and governance.
- We pay directly to providers such as SONIC, ASK IT, and RAIN for WiFi services.
- Electricity is paid directly to ESKOM.
- Taxes are paid to the state for the maintenance of Clarence Drive. (Public Works)
- Taxes are also paid for the management and protection of our wildlife and flora. (Cape Nature)
- Taxes are paid for the management and protection of our wildlife and flora, as well as for anti-poaching units. (Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment – DFFE)
- Taxes support our local SAPS for various services.
- Some members also contribute fees and donations to BBRA for community activities, safety, security and collaboration with OM.
In the event of an issue with a service provider, it is important to contact that provider directly. BBRA and OM may assist in addressing concerns with service providers but do not have the authority to directly influence their operations.
IMPORTANT NUMBER TO HAVE ON YOUR FRIDGE
FIRE control room 028 312 2400
BEST 066 165 6061
Law Enforcement Complaints 028 313 8996
SAPS 028 271 8200
Ambulance Provincial 10177
Ambulance ER24 Somerset West 084 124
Ambulance Hermanus: 066 222 7219
CMC Ambulance 066 222 7219
Safety Issues 028 313 8980
DFFE (Poaching) 028 313 2703
NSRI: Sea Rescue 063 699 2765
MARKETPLACE
Our markets are ongoing and the contact person is Shameez Joubert on 073 199 0896.
Warm regards
Wayne Jackson
Chairman