Monday, 12 October, 2026.

St Francis Bay | Cape St Francis | South Africa

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

Village News:

St Francis Flash Float Returns on 27 December 2026 – Starting at 13:30 sharp. Tickets go on sale in early December, giving residents and holidaymakers time to prepare their inflatables for the annual charity float.

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Regional:

GQ teen missing following alleged argument with boyfriend– Sandra Janse Van Rensburg says Allegra was last seen on Thursday, 8 October 2026, at about 18:00, reportedly wearing a beige top and blue jeans when she disappeared.

SA & Africa News:

The government wants to take over R88 billion owed to ordinary South Africans – The National Treasury has proposed a centralised system to help millions of South Africans track down and claim an estimated R88 billion in unclaimed money, but…

Business:

Uber under siege in South Africa – Uber has faced growing criticism in South Africa in recent years over the condition of its drivers’ vehicles and a series of incidents that have raised safety concerns.

Politics:

Confusion surrounds Zuma’s health after a hospital visit this week -…’Not looking good,’ according to his brother Khanya

Environment:

New National Park declared for South Africa – The Dept of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment has declared a new National Park in the EC.

Kouga Municipality:

Cape St Francis Retains Blue Flag Status For 2026/2027 – Cape St Francis Beach has retained its Blue Flag status for the 2026/2027 season. Dolphin Beach in Jeffreys Bay has also received the international award.

Surfer’s Corner:

Al Cleland Jr. suspended from World Surf League – after “allegations of a deeply serious nature”

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Tech:

South Africans charged R31 billion to keep and access their own money – South Africans are paying R31 billion in banking fees each year simply to deposit and withdraw their own cash.