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CALIBRE SECURITY AUGUST 2026 CRIME SNAPSHOT
The Good News First
No reported incidents in: • Rebelsrus • Canals • Kromme / Oyster Bay Road • Oyster Bay
Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.
Incidents Reported This Month
Village Area – 5 incidents
• Four theft-related incidents involving copper pipes, taps, water-pump wires and water-tank cables.
• Stolen copper pipes and a tap were recovered, and a suspect was apprehended.
• One housebreaking. A suspect was found inside and handed over to SAPS; nothing was stolen.
Industrial Area – 2 incidents
• Two thefts involving an electric drill, copper taps and a fire-hydrant pipe. Property damage was also reported.
Santareme – 3 incidents
• One housebreaking, with stolen household items recovered.
• One trespassing incident, with the suspect removed by SAPS.
• Theft of a copper tap.
Cape St Francis – 3 incidents
• One housebreaking and two thefts involving copper pipes and electrical cables.
Arrests & Recoveries
• Arrests: 4
• Recoveries: Copper pipes, microwave, camera, bags and various household items.
August saw a slight decrease in reported incidents, from 14 in July to 13. Notably, 7 of the 13 incidents involved copper pipes or taps.
Multiple suspects were apprehended and stolen property recovered. Please remain vigilant, secure all access points and report suspicious activity immediately.
Property Security
Unsecured properties INCREASED from 8 in July to 14 in August. Please lock all doors, windows and access points before leaving your property.
False Alarm Reminder
Service-provider false alarms dropped from 12 in July to 8 in August. Please notify Calibre before service providers access your property, helping keep response teams available for genuine emergencies.
An unserviced alarm can fail when it matters most – book your system check today.
With 21,978 km patrolled, continued collaboration with SAPS and a dedicated response team, Calibre remains ready when it matters most.
KEEP CALM AND CALL CALIBRE
042 294 0038
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Three Get Life Sentences for 2019 St Francis Bay Murder
Three men convicted in connection with the 2019 murder of St Francis Bay resident and boat builder Duncan Lethbridge have been handed life sentences.
Lethbridge was 76 years old when he was murdered during an incident at a residential property.
Sentencing In Gqeberha
Bongani Faku, Lukhanyo Faku and Thobile Grootboom appeared in the Gqeberha Regional Court on Friday, 4 September 2026, where sentences were imposed following their convictions on four charges.
Each man received life imprisonment for murder, 15 years for attempted murder, 15 years for robbery with aggravating circumstances and two years for trespassing.
Arrests Followed The 2019 Murder
The case was investigated by St Francis Bay Detectives.
According to SAPS, the three men were arrested between 2019 and 2020 in connection with the incident, which involved entering a residential property, carrying out an armed robbery and attacking the occupants.
The State opposed bail following their arrests, and all three remained in custody for the duration of the trial.
St Francis Bay Detectives Secure Convictions
The investigation ultimately resulted in all three men being convicted of trespassing, robbery with aggravating circumstances, murder and attempted murder.
Sarah Baartman District Commissioner Major General Thandiswa Kupiso welcomed the sentences and commended the St Francis Bay Detectives involved in the investigation.
SAPS also acknowledged the work of the investigative team and prosecution in securing the convictions and ensuring the accused remained in custody from the time of their arrests.
Offshore Gas Development Back On The Table Off Cape St Francis – Have Your Say
A major offshore gas development is being proposed for the South Coast between Mossel Bay and Cape St Francis, and local residents now have an opportunity to see exactly what is planned, speak directly to the people involved and make sure St Francis has a voice in the process.
Main Street 1549 (Pty) Ltd has applied for environmental authorisation to develop an offshore gas field in Block 11B/12B, together with associated production activities.
The proposed development lies offshore between Mossel Bay and Cape St Francis. That makes this considerably more than a distant development somewhere along the South African coastline. It is a proposal that reaches our part of the coast and one that St Francis residents, surfers, fishermen, boat users and anyone with an interest in the marine environment may want to understand properly.
A Public Open Day will be held in St Francis Bay on Monday, 21 September 2026, as part of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment process.
The Proposed Development
The application covers the development of an offshore gas field and associated production activities.
Maps, posters and video material explaining the project will be available at the Open Day. Members of the environmental assessment team and representatives of Main Street will also be there to answer questions about the proposal.
St Francis Bay Public Open Day
The Open Day takes place at the Sea Vista Community Hall, Geelbek Street, Sea Vista, from 3 pm to 7 pm.
There is no need to arrive at 3 pm or remain for the entire session. It is being run as an open-house event, with residents able to arrive at any time between 3 pm and 7 pm and spend as much time as they need looking through the information and speaking to the team.
This is the stage at which the information is on the table and the public has an opportunity to engage with it.
If the future of the waters off Cape St Francis matters to you, Monday 21 September is worth putting in the diary.
Questions about the Open Day can be directed to SLR via WhatsApp on 071 586 5881.
Gallery: 2026 Surf City El Salvador ISA World Junior Surfing Championship, including local Rory Dace
Gallery: 2026 World Junior Surfing Championships
St Francis Bay River Users Warned About Changing Conditions and Underwater Hazards
River Users Warned As Conditions Change On The Kromme
River users in St Francis Bay are being urged to take extra care on the Kromme River as conditions continue to change around the river mouth and dredging areas.
The St Francis Bay Canals Homeowners Association has warned boat users to be especially cautious when entering or leaving the river mouth, where substantial sandbanks have formed across parts of the channel.
Boaters are also advised to keep well clear of the dredger wherever possible. Anyone passing close to the vessel should slow down and proceed with care, as submerged dredger pipes and anchor lines may be difficult to see.
Buoys have been placed in parts of the river to mark underwater debris and other potential hazards, and users are urged to take note of these markers.
Floating debris and submerged obstacles may also still be present, making conditions less predictable than usual.
The association has asked all river users to remain alert, respect the safety measures in place and exercise caution while conditions continue to change.
Photo: St Francis Bay Canals HOA
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