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

Show of police force in pre-festive season ops

Edited by Bev Mortimer – Eastern Cape – In major ‘Safer Festive Season Operations’ in Sarah Baartman District’s seven municipalities, … More

Moolman wins PGA with one-stroke victory

By Michael Vlismas, Edited… St Francis Links, Eastern Cape –  Benoni golfer, Pieter Moolman, capped off a weekend to remember … More

Senekal aims for another Sunshine Tour title

By Michael Vlismas, edited  JJ Senekal is chasing for a place in the history of the South African PGA Championship, … More

R7-m+ worth of abalone seized in Bluewater Bay, EC

– Edited by Bev Mortimer – Poachers in Bluewater Bay arrested for possession of R7+m abalone And in what is … More

Dingle keeps the lead in PGA at St Francis Links

By Michael Vlismas – Wynand Dingle signed for a second round of 68 to lead the field on 11 under … More

Abalone worth R240k seized in JBay in SAPS bust

– Edited by Bev Mortimer – On Tuesday this week abalone worth R240k and diving equipment were seized, and nine … More

Spanish lady missing in the sea for three hours – found safe

A Spanish lady diver missing  offshore of Port Shepstone, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa,  was adrift for more than three hours … More

G20 Presidency officially handed over to South Africa

(Edited) – Brazil officially transferred the historic Group of 20 (G20) Presidency to South Africa at the closing ceremony in … More