Thursday, 5 November, 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 This Weekend with St Francis Tourism – Henry 8, Sourdough and Golf hosted by Jeff Clause
Kouga building approvals top R5.58 billion over five years – Kouga Local Municipality has approved 5,339 building plans over the past five years, with an estimated construction value of more than R5.58 billion.
The sun descends towards a foreign horizon – jigsaw puzzle, 123-pieces, as easy as 1-2-3..
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High 01:07am (1.51m)
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Low 07:09am (0.55m)
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High 01:28pm (1.7m)
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Low 07:46pm (0.49m)
Entertainment:
DStv going from bad to worse – MultiChoice’s revenue has continued to decline, with new owner Groupe Canal+ highlighting lower subscription revenue in South Africa
Environment:
Mapped: Bronkhorstspruit an example of SA’s collapsing water system – ‘We are finding drinking water that’s not safe more often. And if people are testing rivers, it’s like almost all the time those rivers are quite polluted,’
This and That:
United States, UK, Australia and Canada warning their citizens about coming to South Africa – These warnings are due to high rates of violent crime, kidnappings, and unpredictable civil unrest.
Food:
Peach and Parmesan salad recipe for a fresh taste of summer – you had me at peach.. but this is actually quite amazeballs.
Business:
Ramaphosa says US midterms spark hope for a reset in world relations – President urges focus on bilateral trade after US ends duty-free access.
Elections 2026:
Where to get the 2026 local government election results online – Newsday’s dedicated election portal makes it easy for South Africans to track the 2026 local government elections in real time.
Kouga Municipality:
Kouga Municipality Invests R2 million in smart metering to improve electricity revenue management – Implementation of a remote automated meter-reading system, comprehensive meter audits and the installation of bulk meters.
International:
Democrats capture Congress in sweeping setback for Trump – Democrats captured Senate and House majorities, flipping Republican strongholds as voters punished Trump over economic pressures, rising fuel costs and the Iran war.
SA & Africa News:
Here is the official petrol price for November – Petrol prices will be cut by 1 cent per litre for 93 and 95, As one person said on Facebook, “On voting day when even Wimpy is giving donuts and coffee our government gives us 1c”.
Surfer’s Corner:
After 12 days at sea, the three-time world champion arrives in the Marquesas Islands, discovering waves in one of the Pacific’s most isolated archipelagos.
Travel:
Nicolas Cage ‘Homeless’ After 30-Foot Malibu Sinkhole Annihilates $10.5M Mansion – A 30-by-60-foot sinkhole tore open along Malibu’s Sea Level Drive, wrecking Nicolas Cage’s $10.5 million oceanfront property and leaving him bouncing between hotels.
11 Simple Travel Tips And Tricks To Use On Your Next Trip – Mobile enerhy bank First Aid Kit, don’t unpack, get up early etc. wait, who writes this stuff?
Regional:
Important South African city at risk of becoming a ghost town “everyone works for Mercedes…one of South Africa’s oldest industrial cities risks becoming a ghost town if Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) decides to scale back or shut down its local manufacturing operations.
