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

World renown luthier makes Cape St Francis his new home

By Bev Mortimer: Tucked away on the St Francis wild side a stone’s throw from the crashing waves is one … More

Proposed 13% Kouga tariff increase

The Kouga Council has proposed that all tariffs be increased by 13%, except for that of the electricity tariff. The … More

Peters promotes Thyspunt

The Energy Minister, Dipuo Peters, promoted the concept of Thyspunt as being the next site for a nuclear power plant … More

US Christians give shoes to shoe-less in Sea Vista

Last month five young US volunteers from the Bahamas, Wisconsin, Illinois and Montana donated new school shoes to Sea Vista … More

New bylaws on liquor trading times for Kouga establishments – inspection times

Owners of all Kouga businesses and establishments that sell liquor to the public – from  guest houses, pubs and bars, to … More

New St Francis Bay DIY Hardware Store

Diane and Bob Harcus have opened a new hardware store in the St Francis Bay Village area. The spanking Bay … More

Mandela responding well to treatment

President Jacob Zuma today visited former President Nelson Mandela in hospital, where he received a briefing from the former statesman’s … More