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RESCUE BASES  | Published: 20 April 2022

Umhlanga's new rescue base is ready for duty

The Umhlanga coastline is characterised by long stretches of sandy beaches that are very popular within and around the area. They are predominantly used by locals as well as holiday makers who come down to the coast. In addition to ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 12 April 2022

Flood Related emergency response

NSRI stations along the KZN coastline are continuing to assist, along with the emergency services, in multiple flood related incidents, along the KZN coastline and inland, caused by heavy rainfall. ...

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VOLUNTEERS  | Published: 4 April 2022

Wonder women

We chat to a few of the NSRI’s inspiring women to find out more about their journeys. ...

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PINK RESCUE BUOY  | Published: 4 April 2022

Pink Rescue Buoy project flourishes

Since its inception in 2017, the Pink Rescue Buoy project has been behind the rescue of more than 110 people. ...

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FUNDRAISING  | Published: 4 April 2022

Welcome aboard, Life Health Solutions

The NSRI would not be able to perform its lifesaving and water safety work if it were not for the generous support of sponsors and donors. We welcome Life Health Solutions as a Platinum Partner and thank them for taking ...

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FUNDRAISING  | Published: 4 April 2022

Go the extra mile for the NSRI

The Oceans 8 Charity Swim will see swimmers taking to the water in KwaZulu-Natal in aid of their favourite non-profit organisation. ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 4 April 2022

Mountain rescues: A higher calling

NSRI crews are sometimes called to assist with mountain rescues. We look at what’s required to execute these sometimes risky missions. ...

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SURVIVAL SWIMMING  | Published: 4 April 2022

Keeping drowning stats contained

NSRI Drowning Prevention Manager, Andrew Ingram says their dream has finally come to fruition, with the delivery of the first NSRI Survival Swimming Centre to Meiring Primary School in Riebeek Kasteel. ...

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REPORTS  | Published: 4 April 2022

Looking back at 2021

Over 1 100 lives were saved by the NSRI in 2021, through responsive station rescues, public Pink Rescue Buoy rescues, and proactive lifeguarding initiatives. In addition to this, many more were and still are going to be saved thanks to ...

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VOLUNTEERS  | Published: 4 April 2022

Base Showcase: Station 11 (Port Alfred)

In the 10th of a series of stories on NSRI bases around the country, we chat to a few crew members at Station 11 (Port Alfred) to find out more about the base and its family of volunteers. ...

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