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

NSRI search for missing paddlers in surf-ski race yesterday

By Bev Mortimer There was high drama yesterday in the Pam Golding down wind surf-ski challenge between St Francis Bay … More

News Flash!! Fire at a St Francis Bay house – update

A house in Lovemore Crescent caught fire this evening, 17 July. According to reports the firemen and the St Francis … More

Gigantic wind turbines to be transported to JBay this month

 The transportation of the gigantic wind turbines to the Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm will begin this month on 22 July. … More

Greg Emslie wins JBay Open today

Greg Emslie from East London emerged victorious at the inaugural Jeffreys Bay Open Of Surfing presented by Billabong today, 13 … More

Valuation of St Francis properties meeting on 16 July

There will be a municipal valuation meeting in St Francis Bay bowling club hall on Tuesday evening, 16 July at … More

St Francis Bay parkrun achieves record number of runners

The first parkrun at St Francis Bay this morning  achieved the most amount of runners at a launch event.  St … More

Faye Zoetmulder a stand out on day 2 of JBay Open

 Faye Zoetmulder was one of the stand-outs of  heat one on the second day of  the Jeffreys Bay Open. She picked … More

Staples through to quarters at JBay Open today

St Francis Bay’s Dale Staples impressed the judges during a long day of competition, the opening day of the Jeffreys … More

Paradise Beach Bridge is still closed, unsafe to cross

The Paradise Beach causeway is still closed to drivers and pedestrians while repairs and an upgrade are being effected. There … More

NSRI Richards Bay tow capsized ski boat to shore

NSRI Richards Bay towed a 17-foot ski boat to shore after a wave capsized it,  throwing the three crew members … More