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

217 oiled seabirds admitted by Sanccob to date – photos

Sanccob has admitted a total of 217 sea birds since the Kainia Satu vessel ran aground in Knysna earlier this … More

Another cargo ship in distress, 23 crew airlifted at Richards Bay – photos

A coal cargo ship ran into difficulties at the Richards Bay port today, 19 August, and its 23 crew members … More

Australian Adrian Buchan wins Billabong Pro Tahiti

Adrian Buchan (AUS) won the 2013 Billabong Pro Tahiti that culminated yesterday, 18 August 2013.. The Australian, aged 30, was … More

Dozens more oiled seabirds still being washed ashore

An increasing number of sea birds covered in oil are still being washed ashore following the Kiani Satu oil spill. … More

Oil covered penguins and gannets continually washed up after Kiani Satu oil spill

More and more penguins and gannets have been found washed up covered in oil following the the Kiani Satu oil spill. The Kiani … More

Crystal Hulett competing in 3rd Billabong Junior Surfing event

St Francis Bay’s Crystal Hulett is competing in the third event in the Billabong Junior Surfing Series,  presented by BOS, … More

Why we keep paying more for petrol – even when the price of crude oil falls

by Alec Hogg on August 13, 2013 Bev Mortimer, an old friend  from our Rand Daily Mail days and now editor of the St Francis Chronicle put … More

Nuclear power is a necessity – Magubane

Nuclear power is more of a necessity than an option says Department of Energy Director General Nelisiwe Magubane. “Given our … More

Call for harsher fines for sea polluters

The Portfolio Committee on Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries is calling for harsher penalties to be imposed on sea polluters in … More