The BBC congratulates #BirdLifeSouthAfrica and #SANCCOBsavesSeabirds, represented by the Biodiversity Law Centre, on their perseverance and hard work in negotiating a vitally important settlement with the commercial sardine and anchovy purse-seine fishers. The...
Thanks to Lourens and Dylan Kruger from the Cape Honey Bee Conservancy who shared their knowledge, experience and passion for helping to save Cape Honey Bees. We learnt more about “Her Majesty”- the vital queen bee who is essential for the survival of a colony. She...
In January, Steed Maher gave a very informative talk on various aspects of the snakes found in Betty’s Bay. He encouraged residents to "know the local snakes" and to help protect, conserve and relocate rather than kill them. Last week, a resident who attended Steed’s...
Overstrand Municipality confirmed that it has not yet received an application for the proposed retirement development. As we noted in the February update: the advert promotes “Medical care services provided by Medicentre”, yet until any medical facilities are...
By Tony Norton My grandmother, Joan, wrote a poem about the penguins of Stony Point, Betty’s Bay. The Stony Point penguin colony was established in 1982 due to declining penguin numbers. These are African penguins, previously named Jackass Penguins because of...
How do you eradicate alien invasive rooikrans from a site in Betty’s Bay ... and re-purpose it for nesting material for the penguins at Stony Point? By collaboration! First, the Hackers, with their great energy, teamwork and saws, cut down the invasive aliens at the...
SHIP TO SHIP BUNKERING: A Call to comment on the new proposed regulations This is the process of refueling ships at sea. It has many potential side effects that negatively affect the African Penguins in Algoa Bay where it occurs in close proximity to the colony on ...
On the 4th and 5th March 2025, the Overberg Region welcomed an extraordinary visitor. A Macaroni Penguin! This endearing bird unexpectedly arrived on the shores of Hawston Beach. This extremely rare and unusual sighting sent birding enthusiasts across South Africa...
In November 2024, an advert for this proposed development of a “boutique” Retirement Village in Betty’s Bay took most people by surprise and it was the first time that the BBC was aware of it. After speaking to the estate agent and then consulting the Overstrand...
The Kogelberg Biosphere Wildlife Rescue and Training Centre: Michelle Watson I was lucky enough to receive an attractive WhatsApp from the Betty`s Bay Conservancy (BBC) with the advert to this meeting. Thanking the BBC, I can express my appreciation for this...