Residents and businesses in Kouga that get their water from Port Elizabeth dams have been asked to use water sparingly … More
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.
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St Francis Bay surfers ride China’s Silver Dragon river wave
By Bev Mortimer Photo of Silver Dragon wave, with Dale on jetski and Billy on the wave For the second … More
NSRI St Francis Bay in two patient evacuations from chokka boats
On Sunday evening, 25 August, NSRI St Francis Bay evacuated two ill patients from two different chokka boats at sea, … More
St Francis Bay Fires – SAPS seeks 2 men calming bees with smoke
The SAPS seeks information from anyone who knows more about two men, who allegedly started the disastrous fire yesterday by … More
About 12 thatch houses burnt in St Francis Bay
Article By Bev Mortimer In a fire that suddenly spun out of control about a dozen thatched houses in Lyme … More
Strikers stop protesting in Hankey, arrested people released on bail
After almost three full days of strike action, violence and clashes between police and protesters in Hankey in the Eastern … More
Violence, teargas, rubber bullets, stun grenades, 10 more arrests in Hankey
In a second day of protest action, unrest and violence in Hankey in the Eastern Cape citrus farming area yesterday, … More
Man arrested in connection with death of St Francis boat builder
Post mortem results of Duncan’s death The SAPS have just confirmed to St Francis Chronicle that 76 year-old St Francis … More
Seven arrested for violent protests in Hankey
(Edited by Bev Mortimer) Seven people were arrested for violent protest action in Hankey today, 19 August, after they blocked … More
St Francis Bay couple attacked, husband dies
(SAPS release, edited by Bev Mortimer) An elderly couple in St Francis Bay’s Santareme suburb was attacked by two armed … More
Humansdorp area caves hold evidence of diet of early humans
Photo supplied by Wits University Research department. (professor Sara Wurz) New discoveries made at the Klasies River Caves (above) … More
Men arrested for suspected stolen meat in Humansdorp
(Edited by Bev Mortimer) Three men were arrested for possession of suspected stolen in Penny Lane, Humansdorp this afternoon. The … More
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