Tuesday, 06 October, 2026.
St Francis Bay | Cape St Francis | South Africa
Daily news, views and stories from our coastline and the world.
Village News:
All The Upcoming Events in Kouga – Updated Calendar
Kouga Firefighters and the Toughest Firefighter Alive Challenge – Gallery
Glowing white ghost on a staircase against a dark background – jigsaw puzzle, 400-pieces, spooky as….
TIDES
-
High 12:48am (1.41m)
-
Low 06:58am (0.66m)
-
High 01:21pm (1.58m)
-
Low 07:37pm (0.6m)
Elections:
Lungisa’s assault conviction central to ANC’s Nelson Mandela Bay mayoral battle – Andile Lungisa went from ANC mayoral hopeful to candidate list casualty after the party’s vetting process raised questions about his eligibility.
Entertainment:
New DStv packages and prices explained – with a dedicated sports package – good news for those of us who like to watch sport, but not a the other k*k offered by DSTV.
Sports Entertainment:
PGA Announces Golf Will Be Loud Now – “After careful consideration, the board of directors agree that, going forward, the game of golf will be really, really loud.
Environment:
There’s a Reef in Indonesia That’s Bombed Every Hour of Every Day – Blast, or bomb fishing is an old habit that dies hard in the tropics.
Food:
Unpacking the new rules of luxury dining – Fine dining is evolving beyond formal service and polished etiquette.
Kouga Municipality:
John Hammond – Guarding with heart, mind and prayer – Upon entering Kouga Local Municipality, one figure has quietly become a cornerstone of both safety and spirit -John Hammond, a security officer with 16 years of experience,
Surfer’s Corner:
Award-winning journalist says rogue Great Whites are killing Western Australians – “No longer does everyone believe that every single shark life is sacred.”
Tech:
Travel:
Affordable South African getaways: From local food to hidden waterfalls – With household budgets under pressure, travellers can still enjoy memorable local getaways by saving ahead, discovering hidden gems and finding experiences that offer value for money.
Business:
CEO received R1-billion pay package and then his company lost R420 billion – Fabricio Bloisi, the CEO of Naspers and Prosus, received a single-figure remuneration package worth over R1 billion in 2025. A year later, Naspers lost 46% of its share price.
This and That:
R20 sugar saving highlights SA’s food affordability crisis as grants fall short – A R20 saving on value-brand sugar exposes how packaging and marketing can drive up food prices
Crime:
Caught Out – Gayton McKenzie-linked empowerment consortium scores Ticketpro deal ahead of 2027 Cricket World Cup – raising concerns about alleged political influence in SA’s lucrative sport and culture economy.
