EVENTS | Published: 19 June 2026
Every year, hundreds of swimmers arrive at Durban's coastline to take on the challenge of Oceans 8. Some come to chase a personal goal. Others come for the camaraderie. Many arrive nervous about the distances ahead. ...
One of the NSRI's oldest and busiest rescue stations is entering an exciting new chapter as the rebuild of the Hout Bay rescue base moves steadily towards completion. ...
A tragic drowning at Sodwana Bay has prompted renewed awareness around the importance of NSRI Pink Rescue Buoys (PRB) and the role communities can play in helping prevent future drownings. ...
Earlier this month, Rescue 4, a new Offshore Rescue Craft (ORC) built for NSRI Station 4, Mykonos, went into the water for her sea trials – the final proving ground before she begins saving lives off the West Coast. Worth ...
The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) has launched Cars4Good 2026 – a national fundraising and awareness campaign designed not only to support rescue readiness, but to help South Africans better understand how drowning prevention works long before an emergency ever happens. ...
Cape Town’s summer coastline is renowned worldwide for its blue waters, consistent winds, and big-air heroics. But beneath the beauty lies the kind of power that commands respect. Following the tragic passing of South African kiteboarder Graham Howes, his family ...