Tuesday, 10 November 2026
St Francis Bay | Cape St Francis | South Africa
Daily news, views and stories from our coastline and the world.
Long Term Coast Protection Scheme:
Newsflash From St Francis Property Owners SPC (SRA): Groyne Construction Project Progress Update – Work on NG5 and NG6 is now complete under the St Francis Bay Long Term Coastal Protection Scheme. The focus remains on completing NG1 and progressing with construction at NG3 ahead of the festive season shutdown.
Village News:
St Francis October Crime Report – No criminal activity was reported in Cape St Francis, Canals, or the Oyster Bay area.
Roadworks and Pothole Repairs in St Francis, 9–13 November – resurfacing, drainage work, and pothole patching
The Annual Fire Prohibitions Period is from 1 November 2026 to 28 February 2027 – braais are still fine.
This is a giant pyramid – Jigsaw puzzle, 124 pieces, confounding at times, and quite brown.
TIDES
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High 03:52am (1.77m)
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Low 09:52am (0.32m)
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High 04:02pm (1.87m)
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Low 10:16pm (0.28m)
Regional:
NSRI volunteer testifies in Rob Evans Oyster Bay murder trial -photos shown in court – The murder trial of Bay businessman Rob Evans, who is accused of killing his girlfriend, Vanessa van Rensburg, during Easter weekend last year, continued in the Gqeberha High Court on Monday.
SA & Africa News:
South Africans tuck into traditional food culture to challenge ultra-processed diets – As ultra-processed diets reshape food systems, communities across South Africa are protecting indigenous crops, growing fresh produce and restoring the culture of shared meals.
Environment:
Princess Anne praises SA’s agricultural industry in whistle-stop visit to Cape – The Princess Royal was among business leaders, politicians and farming delegates when she took part in the Commonwealth Agriculture Conference.
Sport:
Nations Championship title on priority list as Springboks go full strength for France – Rassie Erasmus has made only two changes to his match-day 23 from the team that thrashed Italy, for Friday’s Nations Championship round five game against France in Paris.
Kouga Municipality:
Kouga invests R5.78 million in electricity network upgrade – The upgrade aims to strengthen the existing network, improve its performance and security, and reduce the risk of power outages affecting residents and businesses.
Surfer’s Corner:
Feminist who cheered Nova massacre shames surf icon with decade-old screenshot of private message – “Certain women are choosing the moment to tar and feather the stone cold wrong people. Play Misty For Me meets To Kill A Mockingbird.”
Politics:
Ramaphosa’s Government of National Unity is in trouble – South Africa’s biggest political party will consider whether to end its national coalition with its main rival after suffering its worst electoral performance yet
Business:
Woolworths beware – I am now buying essentials on Takealot – Op Ed which is particularly interesting if you buy Nivea antiperspirant.
Energy:
AA boss gives South Africa’s car industry five years – Chinese EV’s are pouring into the country and they are completely taking over. Affordable, incredible maintenance plans, eco-friendly to a degree. what could go wrong?
