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LIFEGUARDS  | Published: 25 September 2026

How the NSRI Is Preparing for El Niño

As summer approaches, the NSRI is preparing not only for the usual increase in activity on South Africa’s waters, but for a season that could bring additional pressures. ...

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LIFEGUARDS  | Published: 25 September 2026

YeboScouters Take on Lifeguard Training

Earlier this year, 196 young people began a journey to become stronger water-safety leaders in their communities. Now, four of them have taken a significant step forward by completing an intensive five-day lifeguard readiness programme with the NSRI.A Journey That ...

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LIFEGUARDS  | Published: 20 August 2026

Celebrating the Women Who Prove There Is More Than One Way to Save a Life

There is no single path to becoming an NSRI volunteer. ...

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LIFEGUARDS  | Published: 21 July 2026

NSRI Marks a Major Milestone as Club Med South Africa Opens on the KZN North Coast

The official opening of Club Med South Africa Beach & Safari on the KwaZulu-Natal North Coast on Saturday, 4 July, was a proud moment for the NSRI. ...

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LIFEGUARDS  | Published: 20 July 2026

Clifford Ireland: Three Decades of Service, Leadership and Saving Lives

When Clifford Ireland joined NSRI Station 5 Durban in November 1992, he was simply looking for a way to stay connected to the ocean he had loved since childhood. More than 33 years later, that decision has shaped not only ...

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LIFEGUARDS  | Published: 20 July 2026

Thirty Years of Service: Station 18 Melkbosstrand Celebrates a Proud Legacy

NSRI Station 18, Melkbosstrand, marks its 30th anniversary this year, honouring three decades of volunteer service, innovation and community support that have helped save countless lives along South Africa's West Coast. ...

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LIFEGUARDS  | Published: 3 July 2026

NSRI marks a major milestone as Club Med South Africa opens on the KZN North Coast

The NSRI has reached a proud new milestone. With the official opening of Club Med South Africa Beach & Safari on the KwaZulu-Natal North Coast on Saturday, 4 July, our lifeguards are now keeping guests safe across the resort's pools ...

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LIFEGUARDS  | Published: 19 June 2026

From Station Kid to Regional Operations Manager: Danie Verwey's NSRI Journey

When Danie Verwey officially joined NSRI Station 15 Mossel Bay as a volunteer in August 2015, he had already spent years at the station. ...

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LIFEGUARDS  | Published: 22 May 2026

Rescue 4’s Major Milestone and the Names Behind It

There was a moment of silence inside Station 4, Mykonos rescue base, as Rescue 4 entered her boathouse for the very first time. ...

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DROWNING  | Published: 22 May 2026

Tragic Drowning Highlights the Importance of Pink Rescue Buoys

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. ...

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