Monday, 3 August 2026.
St Francis Bay | Cape St Francis | South Africa
Daily news, views and stories from our coastline and the world.
Village News:
Professor Richard Cowling To Present FOSTER Public Lecture At The Links – Emeritus Professor Richard Cowling will present a public lecture at The Links on 19 August, with proceeds supporting FOSTER and its conservation work in the St Francis area.
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PE2EL Challenge Book Launch Comes to St Francis Bay – The remarkable stories behind one of South Africa’s most demanding ocean endurance events are coming to St Francis Bay.
SANCCOB highlights plight of African penguins in St Francis Bay – A presentation on saving seabirds and the vital role In marine bird conservation was held at the Heritage Centre in St Francis Bay on 25 July.
Kouga Municipality:
Kouga announces Toughest Firefighter team for 2026 national competition – Kouga Fire and Rescue Services has announced the seven firefighters who will represent the municipality at the Toughest Firefighter Association comp in George from 1 to 4 October 2026.
SA & Africa News:
Three new food retailers up to 65% cheaper than SPAR, Checkers, and Pick n Pay in South Africa – Three stores have capitalised on South Africa’s affordability crisis, offering groceries for up to 65% cheaper than major retailers.
Business:
SA’s oldest newspaper faces uncertain future while new owners leave staff unpaid – For 180 years, South Africa’s oldest newspaper, The Herald, has chronicled the people, politics and events that have shaped the Eastern Cape. Now it’s on the skids.
Health:
5 Subtle Anxiety Symptoms Men Are Normalising, According to Psychologists – It’s hard being a guy, says he, the male editor of this newsletter
Tech:
Google rolls back new AI tool over fake nuclear plant pictures – How to plant a nuclear plant in Iran” – increasingly realistic AI-generated landscapes could complicate the work of journalists, investigators and fact-checkers.
The Future:
Time traveller has photos of World War 3′ – and it’s bad news for humanity (photos)
Sport:
Rassie’s front-row army can take the Boks’ battle forward – There is enough depth to maintain their effort in the Greatest Rivalry series against the All Blacks.
Environment:
Strengthening El Nino ‘adding fuel to a planet already on fire’: UN chief – “Two months ago, I warned that El Nino was arriving on our doorstep,” Guterres told the world body. “Now it is inside the house — and turning up the heat.”
Regional:
Kouga secures long-term homes for local animal welfare organisations – Two of Kouga’s long-serving animal welfare organisations have received a significant boost after Kouga Local Municipality approved long-term right-to-use agreements.
Crime:
Humansdorp attorney convicted of R6 million estate theft – A Humansdorp attorney has been convicted of stealing nearly R6 million from 14 deceased estates after pleading guilty to multiple theft charges.
Travel:
Réunion Island Delivers A Different Kind Of Indian Ocean Escape For South Africans – Réunion Island combines French cafés, fresh baguettes, dramatic volcanoes and lush mountain scenery, all within easy reach of South Africa.
Surfer’s Corner:
11-year-old joins the Wavepool Surf Tour – Hong Kong’s young goofy-footer Mahohi Nguyen has already surfed wave pools in Europe and Asia, competed internationally and travelled the world in search of waves. Next on his list is the Wavepool Surf Tour.
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Energy:
Motor companies in Africa gear up to exploit its abundant sunshine – The continent’s solar potential is beginning to shape its next generation of electric vehicles, mirroring an emerging engineering trend that is also gathering pace in Europe, Asia and the US.
Food:
No-bake milk tart recipe with a biscuit base and creamy cinnamon custard – This no-bake milk tart recipe combines a buttery biscuit base with creamy cinnamon custard for an easy South African dessert that sets beautifully in the fridge. You had me on biscuit base.
International:
Trump says he is cancelling strikes on Iran subject to deal being made ‘rapidly’ – His comments came after US media reported that Washington may have been planning new, intense strikes on Iran over the weekend
This and That:
Monster ‘Sharkzilla’ believed to be radioactive mutant leaves trail of carnage – A terrifying shark that one scientist theorised could be a radioactive mutant has been chomping sea life up and down the coast of New York, prompting fears of what is causing the beast’s blood lust.
