Sand Dunes, Beaches and Public Amenities
Contact: Barbara Jenman / 082 338 4109
Honouring the Biosphere: A Call for Responsible Baboon Management
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...
Perspectives on Biosphere Living: Lights at Night
Ode to the Starry Night My Neighbour’s ☠☣⚠‼ Light Starry, starry wonderful starry night Oh how beautiful, how bright Wait, oh wait, oh dear wait It’s my neighbour’s ☠☣⚠‼ light That has blinded my night sight How I wish upon star That...
Stony Point Nature Reserve: Caracal Predation and the Fence
I missed the 9 June Community Engagement due to illness, but on 9 July I heard a shortened form of the SANCCOB and CapeNature presentations at the Protected Area Advisory Committee (PAAC) for Stony Point Nature Reserve and MPA. Here are some of the points and my...
BBC4thSaturday: Winter Birding, 27 June 2026
Thanks to Keith Hamilton for his fascinating talk on winter birding, presented with his beautiful bird photographs. Contrary to what you may think, Keith pointed out that winter is a good time for birding as the fynbos is in flower and the proteas, ericas and aloes...
Hacking – The Battle for Betty’s Bay: Report on Hack No 748
Twenty-eight volunteers met on a chilly morning at the parking area on the western side of Malkopvlei (Bass Lake) to clear the public open space bounded by Edward Avenue, Green, Bass and Anglers roads. The goal was to complete the removal of, primarily, rooikrans from...
Hangklip Community Care Centre (HCCC)
HCCC provides welfare services to the Hangklip community, i.e. residents of Betty’s Bay, Pringle Bay and Rooi Els. During the month of June our kitchen distributed 58 food parcels and prepared 590 scrumptious meals. Our semiweekly pilates classes, weekly bridge...
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...