At 01h40 on Friday, 8 May, NSRI EOC (Emergency Operations Centre) and NSRI Oyster Bay duty crew were activated following reports of multiple people and animals trapped at Kingsway Resort on the Gamtoos River, near Jeffreys Bay, by rising water ...
Easter weekend marked the close of the 2025/2026 NSRI lifeguarding season, wrapping up sustained effort from lifeguards across South Africa’s coastline. Looking back, Lifeguarding Operations Manager Rebecca Carter-Smith describes it as “one of our most demanding, but also one of ...
When the NSRI began training lifeguards along the Wild Coast in 2020, the objective was to strengthen water safety capacity in coastal communities where resources are often limited. Five years later, the impact of that work can be seen not ...
Cape Town’s coastline has long been home to thousands of Cape fur seals, and encounters with them are typically peaceful and non-aggressive. Recently, authorities have noted unusual behavioural changes in some colonies, indicating rabies infections. ...
When the NSRI launches into heavy seas, the story the public sees is one of courage and fast-moving action. But behind every rescue is a quieter, more complex reality. One defined not only by bravery, but by judgement. The principle ...
The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) is proud to announce that our Sea Rescue station at Storms River mouth has been recognised with a Kudu Award by South African National Parks (SANParks) in the Professional Stakeholder category. The award was ...
NSRI celebrates 5 years of investment in volunteers and announces a permanent station by December 2026. ...
Graham Howes lived for the ocean. Known for his fearless riding, sharp wit, and the unmistakable energy he brought to every beach, Graham helped shape modern kite culture in South Africa and around the world. ...
When Schalk Boonzaaier was four years old, his life’s path revealed itself in the most unexpected way. ...
When Nina Russell tells you she’s turning 100, she does it with a sparkle in her eye and a laugh in her voice. “I never think about age,” she says. “I literally never think about age. I just take each ...
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