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NEWS  | Published: 27 September 2023

Each one teach one

Students, teachers and farmworkers at Stettyn Family Vineyards received their first drowning prevention workshop in May, as part of the NSRI’s ongoing mission to reduce drowning incidents countrywide. ...

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NEWS  | Published: 22 September 2023

Don’t forget the Open Day!

The NSRI’s annual Open Day will be taking place on Saturday, 30 September 2023, from 10am to 3pm. Don’t miss this chance to meet the people who make our work possible. ...

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NEWS  | Published: 31 August 2023

Spotlight: Women's Month

This August, the NSRI celebrates the crucial role of women in imparting lifesaving water safety skills. ...

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NEWS  | Published: 31 August 2023

Close encounter: Whale incident damages vessel, rattles crew

NSRI Station 21 (St Francis Bay) crew were lucky to escape with their lives on the evening of 16 July, when their vessel collided with a whale during a routine medevac. ...

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NEWS  | Published: 31 August 2023

A place to call home

On a cold and stormy Saturday morning in August, the community of Oyster Bay gathered to celebrate the long-awaited opening of the new Station 36 base building. ...

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NEWS  | Published: 31 August 2023

You’re invited…

To the NSRI’s annual Open Day on 30 September! Gather your family and friends to visit your nearest NSRI base for a station tour, meet the crew and find out what these extraordinary volunteers do. ...

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NEWS  | Published: 31 August 2023

Pink Rescue Buoys make waves in New Zealand

An innovative initiative by the NSRI is being adopted in other countries – and is getting results! ...

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NEWS  | Published: 30 July 2023

Join the water safety movement

Lezhaé Snyders recently represented the NSRI in several expos to encourage students and young adults to consider a career in water safety and drowning prevention. We caught up with her to find out what the response was like. ...

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NEWS  | Published: 30 July 2023

Water safety awareness in honour of Madiba

In July, South Africans from all walks of life celebrated the legacy of Madiba by performing acts of kindness, service and charity. In this spirit, the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has partnered with the NSRI to bring critical ...

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NEWS  | Published: 30 July 2023

Going blue for World Drowning Prevention Day

On 25 July, NSRI staff, volunteers and South Africans all over the country answered the call to wear blue. Their message? Anyone can drown – no one should. ...

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