Wednesday, 15 May, 2026.
St Francis Bay | Cape St Francis | South Africa
Daily news, views and stories from our coastline and the world.
Village News:
The 10th Chokka Trail Run is nearly here! – The annual and very popular Chokka Trail Run will be in its 10th year this year To celebrate, thet are including a multi-day race on Sat 8 August and Sun 9 August
Milk and cookies – jigsaw puzzle update, 200 pieces, scrumptious
What’s on this weekend with St Francis Tourism – Live Dual Frequency, and Pietman Geldenhuys, performing live.
Big change coming for security guards scanning people’s driving licences at estates and office parks in SA – Hundreds of thousands of access control workers in SA lack proper training to do so.
TIDES:
-
High 04:15am (1.84m)
-
Low 10:28am (0.16m)
-
High 04:44pm (1.89m)
-
Low 10:52pm (0.26m)
The Healthy Side:
The Healthy Side: Train Your Brain This Wednesday – There Are Only Thirteen Wednesdays To 12 October.
Regional:
International giant worth R42 trillion reveals big plans for small rural town in South Africa – so where exactly is Jansenville?
Crime:
Humansdorp anti-gang patrol leads to firearm seizure and arrest – A 27-year-old suspect has been arrested and an unlicensed firearm recovered during an anti-gang patrol operation in Humansdorp
Politics:
‘Critical services may stop’ — NMB fears the worst after Treasury withholds payment – NMB faces a deepening funding crisis, with the metro warning that withheld equitable share payments, poor revenue collection and mounting water and electricity losses could severely affect service delivery and vulnerable communities.
SA & Africa News:
Police say foul play not suspected in Jayden Adams’ death as tributes pour in – Following the sudden death of Jayden Adams, Mamelodi Sundowns have postponed plans to travel to Austria for pre-season before the 2026/27 campaign.
Environment:
NMB faces multimillion-rand fines over sewage pollution charges – With ongoing investigations into sewage pollution, Nelson Mandela Bay could face severe penalties if convicted of violating environmental laws designed to protect the environment and local communities.
Food:
The Biscuit Never Stood A Chance – five almost ridiculously simple food habits that will change your life.
Travel:
Your Body Doesn’t Know It’s Winter – Borrow A Week From The Sun And Get Your Attitude Back. It will make everything alright again.
Kouga Municipality:
Kouga takes local action on global sustainable development goals – and completes its first Voluntary Local Review
Surfer’s Corner:
Surfers Discover Rare and Dangerous ‘Square Waves’ in the Wilds of Alaska (Video) – Blair Conklin embarks on an arctic surf expedition filled with empty waves, roaming bears, and dangerous square waves.
Tech:
South Africa’s secret best-selling electric car – Chinese carmaker Geely has reportedly sold around 1,200 of its E2 fully-electric hatchbacks in less than three months in South Africa,
Economy:
Elon Musk’s R25 trillion giant depends on a tiny South African town in the middle of nowhere – Elon Musk’s Tesla and its flagship electric vehicles rely heavily on a tiny South African town in the Northern Cape. Where in the world is Hotazel?
Sport:
