New road signs are in the works for Betty’s Bay to warn motorists about the animals that regularly roam and cross roads in the village.
Betty’s Bay, South Africa (19 August 2026) – The Betty’s Bay Ratepayers’ Association (BBRA) is working to bring a series of wildlife warning signs to the village, and residents are being invited to take part in the initiative.
The new signs will alert drivers to the animals commonly found in different parts of Betty’s Bay. The idea is to encourage motorists to slow down and keep an eye out for wildlife crossing the road.
A more alert driver means that smaller animals, including frogs, tortoises and penguins, can make it safely across without being struck by a vehicle. The signs may also help motorists avoid collisions with larger animals such as baboons and bokkies.
The municipality has agreed to put the signs up if the BBRA provides them. Each sign costs R1,255, which means the project will need support from the community to go ahead.
Residents can sponsor a full sign or get a group together and split the cost.
The animals chosen for the signs are Cape mongooses, baboons, guinea fowl, tortoises, penguins, snakes, caracals, frogs, genets, Cape clawless otters and bokkies.
Sponsors can choose which animal they would like on their sign and suggest where it should be placed. Final locations will need to be approved by the municipality and comply with road safety regulations.
Those interested in sponsoring a sign can follow this link for more info. The deadline is Friday, 28 August.
If enough residents get behind the project, Betty’s Bay’s new community-sponsored reminders could help protect many wild neighbours who live there too.
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