Exciting news: The Betty’s Bay book went to the printers on Monday 17 November! This is the stunning back/front cover:   The launch of this 640-page limited edition coffee table book is on 20 December at 4:00pm in the Nivenia Hall in the Harold Porter Garden. About...

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...

Clarence Drive: 13 minutes for 13 kms - A small shift for wildlife and humans to thrive together I was recently elected to the Betty's Bay Ratepayers’ Association committee with "speed reduction" as my portfolio. My first aim is to reduce the Clarence Drive speed...

HCCC provides welfare services to the Hangklip community, i.e. residents of Betty’s Bay, Pringle Bay and Rooi Els. During the month of September we distributed 52 food parcels and cooked 474 scrumptuous, nutritious meals. Our semiweekly Pilates and Line-dancing...

Welcome to Drama and Theatre Arts, a new portfolio of the BBRA, which is now my responsibility. I look forward to arranging and promoting drama and theatre arts in Betty’s Bay. And I would welcome suggestions in such regard from all of you.  Please note, this does not...

The Betty’s Bay Ratepayers Association (BBRA) pays tribute to Adrian De Kock, a man whose life of service and dedication has left an enduring legacy in our community. Adrian was one of the pioneers of the BBRA, serving faithfully for many years as treasurer, leader,...

Over the past few months we have seen so many lost dogs running on the roads in Betty’s Bay. This situation is not only dangerous for the animals but distressing for motorists who have almost run over them. We are appealing to the community to ensure that your...

Very important:  we have moved! Since 1 September 2025 HCCC has been conducting our activities from our new address – the old Jacks, adjacent to the Centre shops in Betty’s Bay. HCCC provides welfare services to the Hangklip community i.e. residents of Betty’s Bay,...

Our well-known Betty’s Bay doggie, Jamie, celebrated his 11th birthday on the 9 August. Jamie’s wish was to raise 1100 kg of food for Kleinmond Animal Welfare Society in lieu of birthday gifts. Well, Jamie outdid that! He raised a whopping total of 1 810 kg! This...

There is a Conocarpodendron bush at my grandmother Joan’s old house, Bietou, shortened to B2, in Cliff Road, Betty's Bay. It’s not the first thing you notice when you walk up to the front door. It sits tucked away in the corner of the front garden, shielding the house...