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

SA’s Travis finishes third in Santa Cruz

Travis Logie of Durban, South Africa  had one of the best performances of his career when he reached the semifinals … More

Whale lands on boat, injures three men

Three men on a rubber duck were injured this evening when the boat was struck by a breaching whale off-shore … More

28 renewable energy contracts signed with Dept of Energy today

The SA Government has signed the first agreements with independent power producers (IPP)  to enable 1 400 megawatts of renewable … More

Travis surfs to Round 4 in Santa Cruz

South Africa’s Travis Logie from Durban advanced into round four at the O’Neill Cold Water Classic in Santa Cruz, California … More

Request to help save Stuart and Liesel’s home

Owing to heavy rains Stuart and Liesel (owners of Trade Winds in CSF) came within a centimetre of losing their … More

St Francis MTB Challenge postponed to next year

St Francis MTB Challenge due to be held on 25 November has  been postponed to next year. This is because all … More

Local NSRI tries desperately to save boy from drowning

A St Francis Bay sea rescue volunteer has become a local hero following his desperate attempts to save the life … More

Madiba’s face to be on new bank notes out next week

The face of former President Nelson Mandela will appear on new bank notes that will be circulation next Tuesday, says … More

SuperSport to broadcast Hurley SA Junior Champs on Monday night

An outstanding TV documentary on the recent 2012 Hurley SA Junior Champs at Jeffreys Bay will be broadcast on the … More

Solo yachtsman in rough seas near East London assisted by NSRI

 Around the world, solo yachtsman, John Gartiez, 64, of Alaska, US encountered heavy sea conditions and storms on his 40 foot … More

NSRI Knysna tow stricken yacht to Mossel Bay

 NSRI Knysna volunteer sea rescue duty crew towed a 20-meter Catamaran yacht that was in peril to Mossel Bay today. Mossel Bay … More