Sand Dunes, Beaches and Public Amenities
Contact: Barbara Jenman / 082 338 4109
Drama and Theatre Arts
As a strategic BBRA project, this portfolio is a heritage initiative to promote diverse community cultural offerings. We wish to establish a register of the cultural offerings currently available in Betty’s Bay. Please contact me on email at...
Betty’s Bay Emergency Support Team (BEST) – July 2026
June 2026 was a quiet month with only two call outs. Both were medical cases which required hospitalisation. The patients were transported by Metro Ambulance and ER24 respectively. An important reminder to all, please have your medical aid information, a list of your...
Conservation, Care & Projects
Do you know your birdlife & waterways in Betty’s Bay? Waterway SpotlightWe are encouraging our local community to take the time out and share your story, photos and experience of one of our special Malkopsvlei/Bass Lake, Grootvlei or Rondevlei history and ALL bird...
Betty’s Bay Neighbourhood Watch
Reporting Period: 01 June 2026 – 30 June 2026 During the month of June 2026, a total of 30 incidents were logged. The data shows a notable concentration of regulatory infractions regarding the "Movement of and control over individuals," alongside ongoing trends in...
Town Planning and Property Development
The OLM and the Service Provider/Consultant are sorting out the “Status Quo Report”. Once sorted, the said report will be made available to the public for comment / input. Roads: There is no gravel available. The new financial year started on 1 July 2026. Gravel has...
Message from the Chairman – July 2026
BBRA GENERAL Our monthly BBRA meeting took place on 08 July. Please be advised that the Minutes of the Meetings held since January 2026 are available on the website of the BBRA. Betty’s Bay is one of the villages that attracts tourists frequently, not only to pay a...
Hacking – The Battle for Betty’s Bay: Report on Hack No 747 on 6 June 2026
Twenty-four volunteers met on a clear, chilly winter’s day at the parking area on the western side of Malkopvlei (Bass Lake) to continue with this, the third hack to remove Waterberry trees (Waterbessies) which have invaded the wetland on its northern side. Reneè Smit...
Watch Out for Our Wildlife
After the Overstrand Eco-Indaba
Drafting of the proposed Environmental Alliance Constitution Subsequent to the Overstrand Eco Indaba held on 28 March 2026, the Interim Steering Committee (“Steercom”) responsible for the drafting of a proposed Constitution for the Environmental Alliance kicked-off on...
Nature Journaling
The fun of Nature Journaling - why we all need to do it. So... why am I telling you about Nature Journaling? Because somewhere along the way, we became permanently attached to our devices. Not all bad, of course—but in the process, we drifted away from nature. Life...