Author: St Francis Chronicle

St Francis Chronicle is a monthly tabloid which has been printing monthly since March 2003 (except for six months during covid). We are an independent, small town monthly newspaper bringing you the latest news relevant to the St Francis area of the Eastern Cape , such as community news, our popular forthcoming events column for social and sport , plus reviews, and lovely photos - including those submitted by a few top photographers. Contact : stfrancischronicle@gmail.com

Search for fisherman overboard offshore St Francis Bay

Despite an extensive sea and air search by NSRI St Francis Bay volunteer crew, helicopters and fishing boats there has been no sign of … More

R850-million to go to nuclear development – Energy Minister

  Energy Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson says R850 million of her department’s R7.4-billion budget will go towards nuclear development “On the … More

Six people arrested after 89 year-old woman robbed    

Six suspects have been arrested in connection with a  robbery from an 89 year-old St Francis Bay woman’s home last … More

Awesome JBay Open final between Mick and Joel

 The final between Mick Fanning and Joel Parkinson, both from Australia, was awesome! Mick won the last day of the … More

Huge swells for JBay Open surfers today

Six to eight foot waves have greeted the international surfers at the JBay Open in Jeffreys Bay today. This event, … More

Thrilling first day of Oakley X-Over

An excited group of athletes and celebrities gathered at Fountains Mall for the start of the inaugural Oakley X-Over Challenge Oakly … More

World’s best surfers join anti-poaching drive

Three of the world’s best surfers have joined the drive to to stop rhino poaching. They are 11-time ASP World … More