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

Start of St Francis Bay’s beach restoration project

31 July: A total of 64 dredging pipes, 15m in length, are expected to be delivered alongside Ralph Road today, … More

Three guys arrested for stealing from Thornhill church

Edited by Bev Mortimer: Thornhill detectives, Komani Crime Prevention, and Provincial Traffic officials  acted swiftly to arrest of three men … More

Japan’s Connor O’Leary and Hawaii’s Gabriela Bryan conquer JBay waves

Gabriela Bryan and Connor O’Leary Win Corona Cero Open J-Bay.Connor O’Leary Wins Career-First CT and Scores 10-Point Ride at J-Bay.Gabriela … More

Great excitement expected at WSL Finals Day in JBay

Jeffreys Bay Eastern Cape, South Africa, 18 July ) – Finals Day at Stop No 10 of 12 on the … More

EC government urges families to assist in search for flood victims

Thursday, July 17, 2025 -Edited article: The Eastern Cape Provincial Government has called on families, who are still searching for … More

Breaking… Man electrocuted while tampering with electricity

St Francis Chronicle 16 July A St Francis Bay man from the suburb of Sea Vista was “shocked and then … More

Molly Picklum Flies Through with 9.33 and Spot in the WSL Final 5

World No. 1 Molly Picklum (AUS) officially clinched a spot in the WSL Surfing Final 5, in JBay today, securing … More