Living in Betty’s Bay, one is blessed each day with wonderful sightings of our resident wildlife and birds, surrounded by gorgeous seascapes and mountains. On a morning walk through the Harold Porter Botanical Garden, you may come across our 23‑strong baboon troop...
In an article published in the Argus on 10 July, titled Don’t Fall for the Big ‘Us‑and‑Them’, Rudi Buys explores how polarising narratives are used to divide communities, particularly in political contexts. He warns of the destructive consequences when groups are...
An observational study conducted in the wilds of Betty’s Bay Living in Betty’s Bay, one is constantly reminded to do one’s bit for the biosphere — ideally without becoming too officious about it. With that...
In the midst of local tensions, a simple visit with travellers offered a reminder of what’s worth protecting. When a German couple, Tom and Andrea Bauernfeind, recently overnighted with us in Betty’s Bay, I was reminded how easy it is to take for granted the beauty of...
Porter Drive needs urgent traffic calming Porter Drive runs through a recognised biosphere, home to diverse and vulnerable wildlife. It is vital that we foster a culture of responsible driving. This is not just for safety, but also to honour the ecological sensitivity...