Tuesday, 16 June 2026.
St Francis Bay | Cape St Francis | South Africa
Daily news, views and stories from our coastline and the world.
Village News:
Kouga Business Forum Hosts Energy Expert Chris Yelland – The Kouga Business Forum is pleased to host a special afternoon seminar featuring one of South Africa’s foremost energy analysts, Chris Yelland.
FOSTER Update on the Barcelona Place Dune Rehabilitation Project – FOSTER attended an on-site meeting this morning with key stakeholders involved in the dune reshaping and rehabilitation project on the seaward side of Barcelona Place. Good outcomes prevailed.
Fewer Incidents Reported Across St Francis In May Calibre Crime Snapshot – CALIBRE SECURITY | MAY 2026 CRIME SNAPSHOT. Mainly good news across the region.
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Politics:
Julius Malema’s new mountain to climb – As corruption claims intensify, in the run-up to the November polls the EFF leader will grapple with public scepticism while trying to reclaim his political momentum.
Entertainment:
Tributes pour in as jazz maestro Abdullah Ibrahim takes his final bow – The world is singing the blues for Abdullah Ibrahim, as tributes pour in for the South African jazz giant who died at 91. Ibrahim died peacefully after battling a short illness in Germany, surrounded by family, on Monday.
Surfer’s Corner:
Clean Forecast Sets The Stage For Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro This Weekend – and a crew of St Francis surfers are heading on down for fame and glory and prizes and point and good times
Travel:
New speed cameras to watch out for in South Africa – Transport minister Barbara Creecy has reiterated plans by the Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) to install average speed over distance (ASOD) cameras on e-toll gantries.
Economy:
People under the age of 35 are being targeted in South Africa – SA’s youth are increasingly denied formal lines of credit amid heightened unemployment, leading to many resorting to illegal lenders. Youth unemployment exceeds 40%.
International:
Truth about Elon Musk’s violent childhood in South Africa – Many people continue to associate Elon Musk being severely beaten by bullies as a teenager with Pretoria Boys High School, even though the record of events has been corrected several times.
Business:
Popular mall sold for R943 million in South African neighbourhood named one of the coolest in the world – good old Sea Point has really come up in the world
