Armed robbery in JBay this morning
A big manhunt is underway following an armed robbery from business premises in Jeffreys Bay this morning 6 November. The SAPS says it is alleged a security official entered the St Francis Street… Continue reading
Knsyna tour guide, 50, dies from suspected heart attack
A 50 year-old tour guide from Knysna collapsed and died after suffering a suspected heart attack while with a group of tourists in Plettenberg Bay on 20 October at 1.12 pm. Despite CPR… Continue reading
Humansdorp liquor store burnt down in fire
Tops liquor store was burnt down last night, 20 October, but the main retail Spar store alongside, although damaged, was saved by firemen. The fire is believed to have started in a… Continue reading
St Francis Chronicle September 2017 edition is now online
The September 2017 print edition of St Francis Chronicle is available online for our readers countrywide in South Africa, for those in Southern Africa and for those across the globe. Click on the… Continue reading
Sharks at Cape St Francis!!
News Alert!! Surfers and swimmers at Cape St Francis are advised to stay out of the sea today due to heightened shark activity in the area. Sharks are being attracted by a dead… Continue reading
Seekoie estuary at Paradise Beach to be breached today
News Flash The Department of Environmental Affairs (DEAT) has finally given the go-ahead to breach the Seekoei River mouth and the breaching will start this morning, 30 September. Photo of the flooded causeway… Continue reading
Doug conquers the Links at 2017 Vodacom Sunshine Tour
Doug McGuigan conquered the 4th tournament of the Vodamcm Origins of Golf Series held over four days, from 21-23 September, at the five-star St Francis Links Golf Estate in the Eastern Cape. McGuigan… Continue reading
Police woman injured, violent action, teargas, rubber bullets at Humansdorp protests
News Flash!! A woman a police constable sustained head injuries after she was hit by a stone and was treated at the Humansdorp Hospital today, 20 September, during violent protests the SAPS has… Continue reading
Violence and damage during Humansdorp community roadblock
An SAPS official was injured after being pelted with stones, there were reports of damage to infrastructure with public violence and rubber bullets were fired during the roadblock on the R330 between… Continue reading
Humansdorp-St Francis road to remain closed overnight through strike action
The R330 from Humansdorp to St Francis Bay is still closed to traffic today, 14 September, since it was blocked off by protesting strikers nine hours ago, from around 5 am. Photo… Continue reading