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AD CAMPAIGNS  | Published: 19 November 2025

Support the NSRI through the Woolworths MyDifference Programme Get back

Woolworths has launched MyDifference, its new loyalty programme that replaces MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet. It’s a simple, free way to support the causes you care about, like the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI), every time you shop. ...

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AD CAMPAIGNS  | Published: 21 October 2025

How the impact of sport ‘Changes the Score’ on Drowning.

During a recent Springboks vs All Blacks rugby clash in Wellington on 13 September, a packed stadium of roaring fans witnessed more than just tries and tackles. ...

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AD CAMPAIGNS  | Published: 10 September 2025

Time to Change the Score: Rugby meets Drowning Prevention

As the roar of the crowd fills the Sky Stadium in Wellington this weekend, millions around the world will watch the Springboks and All Blacks battle for pride and glory. Behind the rivalry, however, a different battle is unfolding. ...

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AD CAMPAIGNS  | Published: 8 August 2025

During the loudest game of the season, the NSRI reminds us that drowning is silent.

7 August 2025 As the roar of the crowd fills London’s Wembley Stadium this Sunday, when the winners of the 2024/25 Emirates FA Cup, Crystal Palace, play the current Premier League champions, Liverpool, a very different message will cut through ...

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AD CAMPAIGNS  | Published: 3 February 2021

NSRI Media Release: Pink is for boys, our buoys, says NSRI of new lifesaving campaign 

National Sea Rescue Institute Press Release: Immediate 3rd February 2021 NSRI Media Release: Pink is for boys, our buoys, says NSRI of new lifesaving campaign With many of our beaches opening up again, those heading back to our sandy shores ...

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AD CAMPAIGNS  | Published: 27 December 2020

Donkey rescue - Vaal dam. Missing man found - Struisbaai:  

VAAL DAM:Jake Manten, NSRI Vaal Dam station commander, said:On Sunday morning, 27 December, NSRI Vaal Dam duty crew were alerted following reports of a donkey stranded on an island on the Vaal Dam near to Deneysville.Our NSRI rescue craft Harvey's ...

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AD CAMPAIGNS  | Published: 11 November 2020

Whale rescue: a tricky – but rewarding – business

The NSRI has been involved in whale disentanglement operations since 2006. Since then, around 140 volunteers have been trained in the specific procedures necessary to assist the whales. There are 21 ‘disentanglement stations’ around the country, 18 of which are ...

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AD CAMPAIGNS  | Published: 17 October 2020

East London – Update: Missing dog found safe:

UPDATE - EAST LONDON:Geoff McGregor, NSRI East London station commander, said:NSRI are delighted to inform that Frodo, the Boxer dog that went missing on Sunday, 11 October, at Orient Beach, East London, has been found safe a week after he ...

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AD CAMPAIGNS  | Published: 15 October 2020

East London – Sunday, 11 October. A search for a missing dog:

EAST LONDON:NSRI are sad to inform that a boxer dog is missing and is suspected to have drowned at Orient Beach, East London.Geoff McGregor, NSRI East London station commander, said:On Sunday morning NSRI East London duty crew were activated following ...

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AD CAMPAIGNS  | Published: 4 September 2020

Penguin rescue on Robben Island

Marc de Vos, NSRI Table Bay station commander, said:At 11h43, Thursday, 3 September, NSRI Table Bay duty crew were activated following a request from SANCCOB (Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds) to evacuate an African penguin found ...

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