Thursday, 20 August, 2026.

St Francis Bay | Cape St Francis | South Africa

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

Village News:

What’s On In St Francis this weekend, with St Francis Tourism – Cup of Soup – LT-Body Balance – Coffee Rave with DJ White Lion and Live Entertainment with Tarryn Light

Early Summer Or Late Winter? – Notes From The Editor

Cape St Francis Lighthouse Window – Photo Of The Day

Two people on a snow-covered mountain – jigsaw puzzle, 155 pieces, escape-room style. White out.

Tech:

Robots are asking for tips. Who actually gets the money? – Machines are sticking out their digital palms, but you don’t have to tip the robots.

Regional:

St Francis United recognised for environmental commitment – The local club has been recognised by the Kouga Municipality with an Environmental Award, acknowledging its commitment to teaching young players about conservation.

ACDP names Lance Grootboom as NMB mayoral candidate – The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) has officially entered the race for the leadership of Nelson Mandela Bay

Food:

6 Ways to keep your immune system in shape all year round – Your immune system works quietly in the background every day, so supporting it shouldn’t be something you only think about in winter.

Business:

The rise of South Africa’s second-hand retail industry – and how Cash Converters is leading the way

Travel:

The Lost Art Of Going Away And Doing Diddly – There is a strange pressure attached to holidays these days. There are mountains to climb, reefs to dive, golf courses to play, museums to visit, restaurants to book.

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Health:

Getting Loose For Summer, And We Don’t Mean Happy Hour – time to get the chassis loosened up and ready for the beach.

Crime:

‘Harm yourselves, behead your pets’ – Chilling orders Malmesbury teen allegedly gave kids in the United States; had to film what they were doing and send the footage to him.

SA & Africa News:

Major university in South Africa shuts down with immediate effect – The Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) has initiated an emergency evacuation of all its residences and closed all campuses following an arson attack, ending academic activity with immediate effect.

Surfer’s Corner:

Mainstream media stunned once again by surfers paddling out in a storm – There are three certainties in life and only three. 1. Death. 2. Taxes. 3. The mainstream media becoming stunned when surfers paddle out in a hurricane, cyclone or tropical storm