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

Community heroes of the Christmas Day fire – video

Today members of the St Francis Bay community rallied to help St Francis fire fighters and disaster management team members to put … More

Stop Press!! Another canal house gutted in fierce fire and wind on Christmas Day

House burning.  Photo Sharon Welman Another fire started around midday today at a thatched roof house in Canal Road on St … More

NSRi rescues family after capsized boat at Mykonos

 NSRI Mykonos volunteers were called out to assist with overturned boat at the entrance to Mykonos harbour at  4 pm … More

Engine failures and capsized boats keep NSRI busy in W.Cape

Three NSRI stations in the Western Cape have been involved in sea rescues this weekend to assist with a  yacht … More

Rubber duck with no passengers found at sea in Simons Town – photo

   A rubber duck boat has been found adrift off Cape Point  with no passengers on board early this morning … More

Festive season exposure in St Francis Chronicle

EMERGENCY MUNICIPAL, MEDICAL AND RESCUE NUMBERS OVER SEASON

– A Repost for visitors who have just arrived in St Francis December 16, 2012 EMERGENCY AND USEFUL NUMBERS The … More

Visitors and residents asked to report suspicious fishing activities

Residents and tourists in coastal areas are asked to help curb the exploitation of the country’s marine resources. In an … More