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

African drumbeat dancers enthrall visitors

The dancers in the African Drumbeat dancers group are wowing overseas visitors to South Africa and locals alike. At the … More

NSRI PE evacuate ill fisherman off chokka boat

NSRI Port Elizabeth volunteers evacuated a man off the Umzamo chokka fishing boat yesterday evening . The 39 year-old crewman, from … More

Chinese lanterns cause NSRI to search in vain for a boat in distress

NSRI appeal to the public not to set off Chinese Lanterns along the coast as they can be mistaken for … More

Man hanging on to capsized paddle-ski rescued offshore

A lone paddler in the icy sea hung onto his paddle-ski 1 nautical mile off shore for more than hour … More

SA to host 23rd World Economic Forum in May

South Africa is to host the 23rd World Economic Forum  next month. In announcing this today, 11 April, the Presidency … More

News flash!! News Flash!! JBay-Hdorp section of N2 closed again today

The N2 between Jeffreys Bay and Humansdorp will be closed to traffic again today (Thursday, 11 April) from 4 pm to 5 pm … More

Govt and farmers trying to contain bird flu in W Cape

The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries says it is working with farmers in the Western Cape and the provincial … More

Steps taken to prevent further floods in Santareme

  A clear way forward has been agreed to prevent re-occurrence of floods in Santareme This was revealed by the … More