Owing to heavy rains Stuart and Liesel (owners of Trade Winds in CSF) came within a centimetre of losing their … 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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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
Forthcoming events in SFB 1-3 November 2012
This weekend there are functions for young an old in St Francis Bay. Join in the fun!! 1 November: Wine … More
Filipino evacuated mid ocean from ship by NSRI
NSRI Mykonos volunteer sea rescue duty crew evacuated an injured crew member on board the Nile Dutch Shang container ship … More
Temp repairs to some bad sections of SFB roads
The St Francis Bay Residents’ Association contracted John Hanley from St Francis Brick to conduct temporary repairs to those bad … More
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