Wednesday, 27 May, 2026.

St Francis Bay | Cape St Francis | South Africa

Daily news, views and stories from our coastline and the world.

Village News:

What’s Happening In St Francis Bay – This Weekend and Next, with St Francis Tourism

Kouga Launches Weekly Water Safety Spotlight – This Week: Rip Currents

Kouga Calls On Community To Plant For The Future – Kouga Local Municipality is calling on residents, businesses and community organisations to help plant 500 trees across the region during September.

An orange plastic buoy floating on calm blue water with a clear reflection – jigsaw puzzle, 222 pieces, colour complexities.

Regional:

From hobby to thriving business – The sweet success story of Sadie Cakes JBay

Tech:

Takealot has HUGE Black Friday plans – Time to talk about the seductive powers of Black Friday already because it is, after all, just around the corner (27 November).

Food:

Sticky BBQ bacon-wrapped onion meatballs – bbq, bacon, onion and meatballs. So good we had to write it twice.

Politics:

Wig or R300,000? Mapisa-Nqakula gives her version of disputed airport handover – Former defence minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula admitted she had asked for a wig and followed up twice to find out when it would arrive, while the State’s witness says the hair was delivered with R300,000 tucked underneath it.

Environment:

Rabid seals bite at least 176 people as fatal disease spreads, threatening other species – At least 176 people have been bitten by Cape fur seals during the marine rabies outbreak along the western and southern coast of South Africa

Health:

Is Playing Tennis the Secret to Living Longer? – it isn’t just that you’re moving, but how you’re moving. Or maybe padel..

Travel:

Five South African places that feel like the Mediterranean – We made it! We made the list. Do we celebrate? These South African coastal destinations capture different sides of the Mediterranean, from Greek island villages and European architecture to fishing harbours, blue water and sunshine.

Kouga Municipality:

Gamtoos Gin: A spirit born from science, citrus and the roaring lion – local representation, with Kouga Municipality.

Business:

Sewing South African heritage into every stitch – Adore Lifestyle in JBay is transforming authentic South African fabrics into beautiful handcrafted homeware

The drivers taking over South Africa’s roads – Retailers have continued to ramp up their grocery delivery services as sales in the sector keep growing.

Surfer’s Corner:

First Eliminations on Day 3 of 2026 Surf City El Salvador ISA World Junior Surfing Championship – Rory Dace Powers Through.

TIDES:

High 02:36am (1.7m)
Low 08:44am (0.32m)
High 02:58pm (1.85m)
Low 09:08pm (0.29m)

Crime:

Problem with South Africa’s planned zero-alcohol driving limit – Enforcement remains the key weakness. Even now, with 0.05, it is difficult. A perfect legal limit achieves little if drivers believe they’re unlikely to be tested…

SA & Africa News:

Highest petrol prices in South Africa’s history coming next month – Petrol and diesel prices in South Africa are on track to hit a new record high in October, with recoveries deep in the red, and no relief in sight.