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

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

There are now 51.7 million people in SA – Census 2011 results

South Africa’s population has swelled from 40.5 million in 1996 to 51.7 million in 2011, results of Census 2011 have … More

R47-billion investment in renewable energy expected

The Department of Energy says it is expecting R47 billion to be invested in renewable energy The department introduced the Renewable … More