Tuesday, 11 August, 2026.
St Francis Bay | Cape St Francis | South Africa
Daily news, views and stories from our coastline and the world.
Village News:
WATCH The Story Behind The St Francis Bay Groynes and the Long Term Coastal Protection Scheme – In case you missed it yesterday.
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Milk Chocolate Sardines in Salt Water, in a Tin – Jigsaw puzzle, 120-pieces.
A Giant Wave Rolls Through At Teahupo’o, Tahiti, as onlookers stare from the water – Photo Of The Day
Wild weather sweeps South Africa as snow and storms cause disruption – SA is bracing for a week of disruptive weather, as snowfall, dangerous winds and severe storms are expected to affect large parts of the country. SAWS has predicted very cold conditions, with disruptive snowfall expected in parts of the EC.
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High 02:44am (1.7m)
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Low 08:57am (0.33m)
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High 03:13pm (1.79m)
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Low 09:22pm (0.35m)
Crime:
Wrangles over expropriation and Metro cops risk sinking to needless GNU depths – Although the Government of National Unity functions in unison, there are intractable issues that need clearer heads in order to avoid messy and drawn-out confrontations.
Regional:
A New Way to Spread a Little Kindness in Kenton on Sea! – The idea is much like saying ‘this one’s on me’ – except you can send the treat to someone even when you’re not together. Residents can buy a digital voucher for a friend, colleague, neighbour or anyone they think could use a little pick-me-up.
Politics:
New rule: DA will ringfence water, electricity revenue for services – The DA wants to double the number of municipalities it governs and on Saturday outlined its national election manifesto in Johannesburg.
This and That:
Jared Kushner’s business genius on display: Paying an Albanian gangster $120 million – for land the gangster didn’t actually own to build a luxury resort in one of the poorest nations on earth. Really is puzzling why he can’t achieve Middle East peace
Food:
Brunch ideas to help you host a memorable gathering at home – Sitting somewhere between breakfast and lunch, brunch offers the perfect excuse to slow down, share good food and catch up without the formality of a dinner party.
Surfer’s Corner:
“There is no redemption story” Surf fans turn on Filipe Toledo after latest Teahupoo fail – “Toledo doesn’t deserve to be called a world champion! Respect is something you either have or earn.”
Tech:
South Africa’s new spam call rules have a serious problem – A legal expert said the apathetic nature of South Africans and their distrust of institutions were weaknesses in the country’s new spam call regulations.
Travel:
Why hotel star ratings don’t always guarantee the same experience for South African travellers – the same three- or four-star classification can vary significantly between countries.
Economy:
SPUR hit by R129.5 million lawsuit – damages from a lawsuit launched by GPS Food Group in 2019.
SA & Africa News:
The province in South Africa that had the biggest increase in unemployment – not us, we’re not in the top three
Business:
Shein valued up to R404 billion before listing – a fresh marker on one of the biggest questions surrounding the retailer as it prepares for one of the year’s biggest initial public offerings.
Energy:
Big change to electricity bills in South Africa planned – Ramokgopa said the review policy categorised electricity consumers into large industrial consumers, as well as the lower- and higher-middle classes.
Sport:
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus calls for a shot of ‘Brannas’ ahead of Greatest Rivalry Series – Springbok coach Rassie Erasmushas called up veteran utility forward Deon Fourie for the forthcoming Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series, following his return from a lengthy spell on the sidelines due to injury.
