Wednesday, 27 May, 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 NPC (SRA) – Why Has Groyne Construction Slowed? Residents will have noticed that progress on the construction of NG3 has slowed in recent weeks. The reason is a temporary shortage of the large armour rock needed to build the groyne.

Village News:

What’s On This Weekend in St Francis Bay and Cape St Francis: brought to you by St Francis Tourism – Chokka Trail Run, St Francis Morning Market, Wendy Oldfield

Johnny’s Diner, Open 24h – jigsaw puzzle, 300 pieces, nostalgia for those that remember

Explosions In The Sky – photo of the day by Clive Wright Photography

Tech:

SA experts split on whether the singularity has begun – The technological singularity, often simply called the singularity, is a hypothetical event in which technological growth accelerates beyond human control.

Regional:

Suspect arrested after fatal house fire in George – Residents initially believed gunshots had been fired after hearing loud bangs coming from the property.

Food:

How to make the perfect kota: SA’s favourite street food at home – Learn how to recreate the beloved kota at home, featuring crispy chips, spicy atchar, and melted cheese, a true South African street food classic! Kota?

Politics:

‘Unique in our jurisprudence’: The price of the state’s refusal to pay Fred Daniel – this follows the ruling of Judge Neil Tuchten, which found that conservationist Fred Daniel had been the victim of a violent campaign – led by former deputy president David Mabuza

Environment:

Aussie diggers target ‘world-class’ gas fields in Mpumalanga – An Australian energy group has set its sights on sinking dozens of natural gas wells in Mpumalanga province, aiming to provide ‘cleaner’ fuel to at least one local power station and other industrial sites

Sport:

Japan’s Kuwaki wins women’s British Open to clinch first major title – Japan’s Shiho Kuwaki won the women’s British Open in a dramatic play-off with Esther Henseleit, securing her first major title in memorable style.

SA & Africa News:

First of South Africa’s two ‘extra’ public holidays coming next week – We will get the first of two “extra” public holidays next week, with Monday, 10 August, becoming a day off because National Women’s Day falls on a Sunday this year.

International:

United States tapping skilled South Africans for the deadliest job in America – paying R62,700 a month – America’s most dangerous job is attracting thousands of skilled South Africans.

Travel:

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Crime:

A R2m promotion that never came: General testifies how career unravelled – The State alleges Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula demanded R2m to secure Noel Ndhlovu’s promotion in the defence force.

Surfer’s Corner:

Crocodile Sends Surfers Scrambling from Sri Lanka Lineup in Wild Video (Watch) – A peaceful Sri Lankan lineup erupts into chaos when a crocodile glides through the pack, leaving surfers scrambling and raising fresh fears about croc country.