St Francis Bay: Progress on removing pollutants from Elke M boat

Edit by Bev Mortimer -Progress is being made in the removal of pollutants from the fishing vessel ‘Elke M’ that ran … More

Unsung heroes, K9 rescue dogs help SAPS find bodies in difficult terrain

Edited by Bev Mortimer – On 3 and 4 January this year two K9 dogs, Misty & Ogi, were responsible … More

Fishing trawler runs aground at Shark Point, St Francis – crew safe

– Edited by Bev Mortimer; Photos : Barry Culligan (arial photos) and Richard Pike – A 29-metre stern trawler fishing … More

Plett fisherman bitten by shark near JBay

Yesterday a Plettenberg Bay fisherman was bitten by a shark while trying to release it from his fishing line while … More

St Francis Chronicle December 2023 edition is online

Wishing all our readers a most wonderful 2024! We have had many requests from our readers around the globe, who … More

Powership projects and four others on hold for now

Five budget quotes, including the Powership projects, for four emergency procurement energy projects reached expiry date on 31 December 2023 and … More

Local youngsters hospitalised after bakkie crash this am

By Bev Mortimer Photos: Buco & Jody Kruger Three youngsters were rushed to hospital after a white bakkie (van) crashed … More

NSRI Safety Alert!

The NSRI appeals to bathers, boaters, paddlers, sailors, anglers and coastal hikers to be cautious around the coastline as the … More

What’s Happening? , What to do? , Where to go? in St Francis over season

Welcome to all visitors. Where to go & What to do in St Francis & surrounds? Find the top and most popular events in St Francis, plus the best places to visit in St Francis – from a tour guide’s perspective of more than 20 years living in St Francis ,