Kouga Municipality is putting the finishing touches to a walkway across the Sand River at St Francis. Expected time of … More
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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.
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Update on Sand River bridge, roads and potholes
Sand River Bridge, St Francis: The Department of Public Works, which is responsible for the Sand River Bridge, has indicated … More
Bridge to be fixed when Sand River water level subsides
* Sand River Bridge. This morning Craig McLachlan, of the Provincial Roads and PWD, told the SFB Residetns’ Association … More
NSRI is the only hope to ferry people across the river
St Francis Bay volunteer NSRI rescue team were hard at work all day ferrying people up the Kromme River to … More
St Francis Bay – town of lakes, dams, ponds, streams and waterfalls,
St Francis Bay has become a town of lakes, dams, ponds, streams and waterfalls in addition to the two rivers. … More
Current situation of Kouga’s roads and bridges
The following provincial roads/main routes are closed: * Humansdorp to Hankey. Weston bridge still flooded and the water flow seems to … More
NSRI ferries people to Kromme Bridge
NSRI St Francis Bay volunteer duty crew today are ferrying people to and from the Cove on St Francis Bay’s … More
The Sand River Canyon develops as bridge washes away for 3rd time – photo gallery, video
Photos and article by Bev Mortimer, St Francis Chronicle: The Sand River Bridge washed completely away soon after 2.30 am … More
St Francis marooned again this evening – photo gallery
St Francis Bay an Cape St Francis residents are now marooned again following the closure of the Sand Rive Bridge this evening … More
Kouga muni update on roads etc
Herewith, an update on the road conditions in Kouga as the rain continues to pelt down: 1) All’s well at … More
Planned electricity interruption for this week
There will be (weather permitting) an electrical shut down next week in St Francis Bay, in the following areas: Assissi … More
Caravanners, cat and dogs trapped in Port Alfred flood
NSRI duty crew negotiated flooded streets and debris on roads to find a husband, his wife and their cat trapped in their … More
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