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

Giant oil rig welcomed by African drum beats

A ‘gigantesque’ oil rig en route to Norway from China, docked at Coega harbour last month to the fanfare of … More

Record attendance at Grahamstown Arts Fest

Solid growth and sold out shows  characterised the opening of the 2012 National Arts Festival in Grahamstown, organisers say. “Our … More

De Souza puts on all star performance at Ballito

Elite ASP World Championship Tour campaigners set the bar in the tricky, half-metre waves on offer  at Willards Beach on … More

Water, water everywhere and fears of floods

Strong flowing streams of water from the wetlands behind the dunes are flowing down the sides of the R330 to … More

South African surfers advance to next round at Ballito

South African surfers asserted themselves against many of the world’s best with four out of five advancing through the Round … More

International surfers hit Ballito waves

Surfers from across the globe have descended on the wave rich KwaZulu Natal North Coast town of Ballito  for the … More

Think!Fest – a highlight of the national arts festival in Grahamstown

Throughout the city’s history, the sons and daughters of Grahamstown have, in more than one instance, been pioneers that challenge … More

About R7000 raised for highly successful Shavathon

Hats off to to Viking Bakery for organising this fantastic local Shavathon event that raised about R7000 for Cansa. It was one … More

Family robbed while watching TV in St Francis

Four men allegedly entered a holiday home in Lovemore Crescent St Francis Bay while the family watched TV upstairs at … More

Eskom helicopter fly over between Thyspunt and PE tomorrow

There will be a helicopter fly over of the northern corridors between Thyspunt and Port Elizabeth tomorrow, SiVest the Eskom … More

Fate of St Francis Bay’s canals and mansions now in the hands of canal home owners

By Bev Mortimer: On Friday this week Kouga Municipality is expected to announce its decision on whether the municipality will raise a … More