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24th August St Francis Today, 24th August 2022. A brief synopsis of local and global news, including events and happenings in the greater St Francis area in the Eastern Cape stfrancistoday.com/ Estate Agents & Letting Agents require a valid Fidelity Fund Certificate (FFC) Wild and woolly conditions for Day 1 of the 2022 SA Longboard Championships  Golden Oldie Santa Shoebox Project – Please help Rotary St Francis  Photo Of The Day – Elephant on the move Puzzle Page – massive jigsaw is … [Read more...] about News From St Francis Today – 24 August 2022

Feeding Africa’s people cannot rely on a model of food parcels and handouts – there needs to be a shift towards sustainable agricultural practices that improve livelihoods and create food security. In support of this movement, a group of organisations have collaborated to create an agricultural ecosystem that supports the Eastern Cape’s vulnerable children and youth. Guests are getting a ‘taste’ of this potentially impactful programme at the Garden Feast, hosted at Daily Bread Child & Youth … [Read more...] about Support sustainable food programmes by attending the Garden Feast this Friday

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St Francis Today 20 April 2022 Notes from the editor – read this first – We’re back, with a few changes. Tool Time, with Build it St Francis Bay – Building a dog kennel. Quite a good idea, as winter approaches. St Francis Property Owners Association – Appeal Against Authorisation For Our Long-Term Coastal Protection Scheme Dismissed. Awesome news for the community. St Francis College – We’ve Got Spirit – St Francis College Is Showing Up With Spirit. The West Wind Issue 15 – It’s back, it … [Read more...] about St Francis Today 20 April 2022

Thursday 31 March High 3:26AM 1.99m Low 9:33AM 0.26m High 3:39PM 1.95m Low 9:43PM 0.21m LOCAL NEWS: Cooking with Conrad Gallagher – Fettuccini Pasta – Popular in Roman and Tuscan cuisine, Fettuccine pasta is often classically eaten with beef ragù. ST FRANCIS BAY – The Official Community Group?? – We like to support positivity in St Francis Bay. So on Facebook, we’re supporting, and posting on, St Francis Bay – The Official Community Group. … [Read more...] about St Francis Today 31 March

Friday 4th February LOCAL NEWS: (Kouga) Eastern Cape Dwarf Chameleon Research –There is a group of researchers affiliated with the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) who is collecting data on the Eastern Cape Dwarf Chameleon in the Kouga region. They need help to spot chameleons. Photo Of The Day – It is a pretty radical 9-image sequence, of Jordy Smith. Surf Report For The St Francis Bay Area – Light offshore, nice swell, early waves going to be pumping. … [Read more...] about St Francis Today 4 February 2022

Algoa FM’s financial director Kevin Reed is retiring after 35 years in the media industry – and a job interview during which he was dressed “in lumo green shorts, a white T-shirt and white flip-flops”.There is an explanation – having started a financial consulting business in 2000, he thought he had been invited for a studio interview. Fortunately for all, Algoa FM is the place where “fun is a serious business” and following the February 2000 interview he was hired as financial manager. Within … [Read more...] about Algoa FM financial director steps down after 35 years in media

Algoa FM’s Great Deal Promotion package for advertisers was ranked the best commercial promotion stunt/event in the country at the 2021 South African Radio Awards, which were presented on Friday, June 30.In addition, Algoa FM managing director Alfie Jay was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame for his contribution to the industry during his career of more than 30 years. “The Great Deal Promotion was a game changer for our commercial efforts in 2020,” says Jay. “The innovative programme proved to … [Read more...] about Algoa FM receives Radio Awards

Dear Readers It has been a difficult few weeks in South Africa. Still, the latest issue of Gangbusters Magazine  is a feel-good read of positivity and good vibes if you have some time on your hands.  Our sympathies and strength to those who have had it tough in KZN and Jozi. Also, our thoughts to Jay Lammers, JBay shark attack victim, and former dawn patrol fan. Also, to those of you that are feeling the grips of COVID on you and your loved ones, you have our deepest sympathies. Part … [Read more...] about Gangbusters Surf Magazine Issue 5 Out Now

A Covid-19 activated resurgence in radio listenership in the Eastern Cape has continued into 2021, according to Algoa FM marketing manager Lesley Geyer.“Independent audience research by Colony has found that over 70% of Algoa FM’s listeners are spending more time tuned into the station than they were before the pandemic,” she says. The technology being used to access the radio station is also changing, with 18% of the audience surveyed, reporting that they are streaming Algoa FM. “Listeners are … [Read more...] about Compelling offerings driving Eastern Cape consumers to tune into radio

Savanna Origin of Trails Trail Run Experience set to celebrate the splendor of Stellenbosch! Trail Runners enjoying the magnificent Blaauwklippen trails during a Savanna Origin of Trails Training Run in…Read More on MyPR.co.za … [Read more...] about How to Use MyPR to Find the Right PR Company for Your Needs

Ike Klaassen and Theo Erlangsen Win The Western Province Downhill MTB Event, Round Two of SRAM WC Series Taal Monument, Paarl – A new lower section to the track and a few other revisions saw riders looking at a fresh start for the second event in the SRAM WC DH series last weekend. Fresh autumn mornings made way for warm afternoons, and all 114 riders were set for two days of gravity and racing. An interesting point is that over 50% of the 114 riders entered were under 16 years of age. … [Read more...] about Theo Erlangsen and Ike Klaassen Victorious at WP Mountain Bike Downhill Event

Gangbusters Surfing Magazine Issue 2 Out Now South Africa – Gangbusters Surf Magazine issue 2 is out now and is getting excellent traction and feedback online. With a wide array of inclusive content, the local surfer community and a fair number of international readers have all expressed their enjoyment at the style and breadth of the coverage inside the magazine. In this issue, we have a photo feature by the legendary Nic Bothma, who currently works as a photographer for European Press-photo … [Read more...] about Gangbusters Surfing Magazine Issue 2 Out Now