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NEWS  | Published: 12 May 2023

NSRI Safety Alert - Cold front expected this weekend

NSRI are appealing for safety during the cold front expected to prevail over the weekend in places around South Africa. ...

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NEWS  | Published: 24 April 2023

Richards Bay doyenne for sale: 12m Lochin

“She has incredible stability in rough conditions,” says Richards Bay station commander Mike Patterson, who has relied on The Spirit of Richards Bay for hundreds of rescues over the past 37 years. ...

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FUNDRAISING  | Published: 28 February 2023

Getting into the swim of things

NSRI volunteers are gearing up for a gruelling, ice-cold swim from Robben Island to Big Bay next month, all to raise funds for water safety education. ...

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NEWS  | Published: 28 February 2023

100 and winning!

Congratulations to centenarian Lilian Mallet, who won first prize in the NSRI’s 2022 Four Car Competition. Daughter Wendy Nortje accepted the prize on her behalf. ...

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FUNDRAISING  | Published: 28 February 2023

A blessing, indeed

Still Bay’s finest turned out for the blessing of a new rescue craft donated by Western Cape Disaster Management. ...

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NEWS  | Published: 28 February 2023

Wreck rescue in Sandy Bay

A med student narrowly escaped permanent disability after being rescued from the Bos 400 wreck near Sandy Bay. ...

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LIFEGUARDS  | Published: 28 February 2023

True heroines

A seal encounter safely managed, three drownings prevented, and an animal cruelty incident ended… It’s all in a day’s work for Sedgefield’s take-action lifeguards. ...

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LIFEGUARDS  | Published: 26 January 2023

That's a wrap!

As the busiest time of year for SA beaches draws to a close, lifeguard operations manager Stewart Seini reflects on a season well executed by NSRI lifeguards. ...

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NEWS  | Published: 26 January 2023

2022: what a year!

The NSRI continues to go from strength to strength – and 2022 was no exception. NSRI Director of Rescue Services Brett Ayres shares a few highlights. ...

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NEWS  | Published: 26 January 2023

Deadly flash floods claimed 14 lives in Jo'burg

Four NSRI stations joined the City of Johannesburg’s rescue efforts after a flash flood swept away a group of 30 worshippers in early December. ...

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