Monday, 17 August 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:
The Groynes Part Deux – Worth Another Look – The video describing the Long Term Coastal Protection Scheme has been well-received, and here it is again in case you missed it, as well as the highlight reel, ‘worth fighting for.’
Thyspunt:
Traditional Leaders Briefed on Proposed Thyspunt Nuclear Development – The Sarah Baartman District Municipality has brought Eskom and Khoi-San Traditional Leaders together to discuss the proposed nuclear development at Thyspunt.
Village News:
The Biggest Amateur Ladies Golf Tournament in South Africa – Pam Golding St Francis Ladies Open 2026 – and the winners were Chrisna Chalmers and Karen Maritz!
NSRI Evacuates Russian Fisherman From Trawler Off St Francis Bay – An adult Russian fisherman was brought safely ashore after a coordinated medical evacuation from a fishing trawler off St Francis Bay.
Professor Richard Cowling Presents FOSTER Public Lecture at St Francis Links This Wednesday – The lecture, When Nature and Culture Were One – A Perspective from the Cape Stone Age, starts at 18:00
Kouga Municipality:
Kouga Warns Residents About Another Job Scam Targeting Local Jobseekers – The municipality has stressed that it does not request payment from anyone applying for a job.
SA & Africa News:
Homeowners forced to pay an extra R3,000-a-month bill in South Africa – this is due to poor governance and crumbling infrastructure, which have forced the government to raise rates far above inflation.
Business:
Here’s what R100 could buy you in 2000 vs today – what the actual?
Tech:
Eastern Cape’s tablet programme stalls with devices lost or locked in cupboards – Out of 12 schools, not one of them is still running the programme.
Politics:
Could Patrice Motsepe become the ANC’s next president? – Billionaire businessman Patrice Motsepe has emerged as a serious potential unity candidate for the ANC’s 2027 leadership race
Sport:
What cricket’s cheating scandal reveals about the ‘spirit’ of the game – In July, video footage emerged of Brian Devine, at first slip, clicking his fingers to mimic the sound a cricket ball makes when hitting the edge of the bat. Result: duped umpires, batsmen going out.
Financial Planning:
What does Inflation mean to your Retirement Plan? The Human Side Of Money Presented By Client Care – Every month the Reserve Bank tells us what inflation is doing, and every month most of us nod, half-listen, and carry on.
Client Care is pleased to welcome Emile van Niekerk to the St Francis Bay team – Emile joins Client Care after spending more than 12 and a half years building a successful career in corporate finance and accounting.
Surfer’s Corner:
RIP | Tributes for Much-Loved Surf Photographer Thys Lombard – The South African surfing community is mourning the death of Thys Lombard, who suffered a medical emergency while competing in the Vintners Surf Classic at Jongensfontein on Friday.
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Travel:
Thousands displaced by deadly Indonesia earthquake as rescue efforts continue – The initial earthquake, which occurred just 15km below the surface, was the nation’s deadliest since 2022.
Crime:
‘We have a crook running the country, I forget his name’ – Zuma on campaign trail – The MK Party leader was in Mthatha and said the country is being run by a crook who has not done anything for the people.
Energy:
Our small home solar power system started paying for itself in 2 years and 4 months – much sooner than the typical break-even point for a small home system..
Environment:
ConCourt ends Shell’s Wild Coast oil and gas lifeline in victory for coastal communities – Apex ruling overturns order that gave companies another chance to preserve an “unlawfully” granted offshore exploration right.
