Thursday, 1 October, 2026.

St Francis Bay | Cape St Francis | South Africa

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

Thyspunt:

Nuclear Update: What Happens Next at Thyspunt? – There has been an important development in the proposed 5 200 MW nuclear power project at Thyspunt.. By the Kromme Enviro-Trust

Village News:

Work Is Taking Place On The R330 – videos and images from our battered road.

What’s On In St Francis This Weekend, with St Francis Tourism – Ping Pong Tournament, Masters Of Rock, weekend market

Politics:

Ramaphosa announces 90-day plan to fix streetlights, cut alcohol, and increase policing as violence rocks South Africa – Cyril has announced a four-point plan in response to the spate of killings and violence against women in the country.

Surfer’s Corner:

Cabarita named sharkiest surf spot in world after third shark attack in 15 months – “I was just waiting for it the third time to hit. I thought this third time is going to get me.”

Crime:

Malema’s JSC future hangs in balance despite belated apology – EFF leader Julius Malema has apologised for his conduct during a Judicial Service Commission interview in 2021, but the Helen Suzman Foundation is still going to court over his fitness to serve.

Sport:

Manchester City’s ‘sham’ deals leave Premier League in uncharted territory – The scale of Manchester City’s financial chicanery, which has been called a “sham”, was laid bare by the English Premier League and has thrown the game into an unprecedented crisis.

Kouga Municipality:

Kouga leads the way with first municipal Battery Energy Storage System in SA for St Francis Bay – Kouga Local Municipality is leading the way in municipal energy innovation with the commissioning of SA’s first municipal-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in St Francis Bay.

Business:

Diesel prices approaching unseen R33 per litre in October – This would be the highest in history, beating the previous record seen in May when the conflict in the Middle East took its toll on global oil prices.

Big changes for Woolworths, Pick n Pay, and SPAR in South Africa – Three of South Africa’s biggest retailers are turning to new leadership to revive growth or accelerate turnaround plans

INTERNATIONAL:

Ramaphosa shocked the United States – United States Ambassador to South Africa, Leo Brent Bozell, said that President Cyril Ramaphosa’s response to “asks” from the Trump administration left Washington shocked.