Mr Anton Bredell, Minister of Local Government Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, today handed over cheques for R335 475 each to Sea Rescue and Lifesaving SA.Mr Anton Bredell, Minister of Local Government Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, today handed over cheques for R335 475 each to Sea Rescue and Lifesaving SA.The ceremony took place at the Strandfontein pavilion and included a demonstration by the Strandfontein lifesavers and their nippers of rescue techniques that they use in the surf.Pictures can be downloaded from Sea Rescue’s Flickr page.
Mark Hughes, NSRI Operations Director, Jacqueline Pandaram Director Disaster operations and Mr Anton Bredell, Minister of Local Government Environmental Affairs and Development Planning.
Lifesavers and Sea Rescue volunteers line up at Strandfontein pavilion for a demonstration.
Strandfontein Lifesavers during their demonstration.
Strandfontein Lifesavers in action.
Strandfontein Lifesavers celebrate after their demonstration.
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