Tuesday, 20 October, 2026.
St Francis Bay | Cape St Francis | South Africa
Daily news, views and stories from our coastline and the world.
Village News:
Wine on Water 2027 – Get ready, tickets go on sale soon!
Portrait Of A Modern Dairy – Jigsaw puzzle, 100 pieces, escape room, easy as 1 2 3.
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Elections 2026:
Ramaphosa’s GNU survived an ANC rebellion, but Joburg will test everything – As local elections approach, the ANC’s weakened position and Johannesburg’s crisis will test Ramaphosa.
Food:
Three simple but delicious brunch recipes you have to try – We’ve put together three simple brunch recipes for you to get your next friend date off to a great start!
Surfer’s Corner:
Must Watch: Cape Town’s Mikey February’s SunSong May Be the Best Surf Film of 2026 – Cloudbreak steals the show in Spearhead Unlimited’s cinematic new surf film, starring Mikey February, Tosh Tudor, and 17-year-old James Kusitino.
Travel:
Tourism boom creates 185,000 jobs, but not everyone is cashing in – South Africa’s tourism industry is growing, but guesthouses are outperforming hotels while camping businesses struggle.
Business:
Ban people in South Africa from using Temu and Shein – The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) said it would campaign for a ban on the global online retailers Temu and Shein in the country to protect local jobs.
SA & Africa News:
R1.9 billion superyacht precinct coming to South Africa – and it’s not in Cape Town – The eThekwini Municipality is planning to establish Durban as Africa’s premier superyacht destination, with R1.9 billion in planned investment.
Crime:
Did Suliman Carrim tailor his evidence? Magistrate wants transcripts before bail judgment – Suliman Carrim faces another eight days in a Kgosi Mampuru prison cell.
