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

Traffic cops out in full force on main roads over Easter

Traffic law enforcement officers will be out in full force during the forthcoming Easter holidays,  Transport Minister Ben Dikobe Martins, … More

Nine poachers arrested on Lephalale farm

Limpopo police today arrested nine suspected rhino poachers at a private game farm in Lephalale.  “The unnamed suspects from Mozambique … More

Runaway kids live in the bush

The young 11 year-old boy, who is in place of safety until his second appearance in court in connection the … More

Family and friends mourn death of six year-old boy

A large contingent of Sea Vista residents attended the funeral of 6 year-old Decan Anoster whose body was found lying … More

Where have all the bloodworms gone?

Reports have come in that the Kromme River is being fleeced of bloodworms by outsiders who are filling huge buckets … More

Government plans to train and employ more artisans

The South African government is trying to right the current production rate of qualified artisans in South Africa, which is … More

Bulk of R60-billion EC budget for health and education

The bulk of the Eastern Cape provincial budget went to health and education  departments, which have been plagued by perpetual over-spending … More