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

Sea Vista murder and other crime news

A woman from Sea Vista and another from Patensie were murdered last night and an 80 year-old man from Uitenhage … More

Paddler rescued after Kayak swept out to sea in rip currents

NSRI Hermanus swimmers rescued a man swept out to sea with his friend  after their kayak swept out to sea … More

Diver injured after being run over by a boat

A diver was injured in Simonstown today, 24 August, after being run over by a boat’s propellors at Millers Point. … More

New customs system to reduce cost of doing business

Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan introduced a new-look customs systems aimed at reducing the cost of doing business, boosting the country’s … More

Third coal-fired electric power station going ahead

The South African government is going ahead with plans to build the third coal-fired electricity power station to support Medupi and … More

Call for nominations for best service award

Public Service and Administration Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has called on all South Africans to nominate the best public servants who … More

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