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FUNDRAISING  | Published: 28 October 2025

Italtile Renews Platinum Sponsorship of NSRI: A Partnership Anchored in Saving Lives.

For over a decade, Italtile Ceramics (Pty) Ltd has remained a steadfast partner of the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI), standing shoulder to shoulder with our volunteers and helping us fulfil our mission of preserving life and livelihoods on and ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 22 October 2025

Good Samaritans and NSRI Assist Local Boat Taking on Water off Sea Point

Bevan Geyser, NSRI Bakoven station commander, said: At 16h39, Sunday, 19 October, NSRI Table Bay and NSRI Bakoven duty crews were activated following reports of a 7 meter local boat taking on water offshore 0.5 nautical miles of Sea Point ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 22 October 2025

NSRI Simons Town Responds to Surf-Ski Collision Near Roman Rock

Simon Mc Donnell, NSRI Simons Town duty controller, said: At 10h48, Tuesday, 21 October, NSRI Simons Town duty crew were activated following an urgent request for assistance from a local surf-skier reporting 2 surf-ski's collided, during a down wind paddle ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 21 October 2025

Tragic Loss at Sea: Fisherman Dies Off Hout Bay Despite Rescue Efforts

Spencer Oldham, NSRI Hout Bay station commander, said: At 11h10, Sunday, 19 October, NSRI Hout Bay duty crew were activated following an urgent request for assistance from a local fishing vessel 35 nautical miles South West of Hout Bay reporting ...

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PHOTOS  | Published: 21 October 2025

Photo of the month: October 2025

Send us your favourite photograph of NSRI people doing what we do, and you could win an NSRI shop voucher worth R250! ...

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AD CAMPAIGNS  | Published: 21 October 2025

How the impact of sport ‘Changes the Score’ on Drowning.

During a recent Springboks vs All Blacks rugby clash in Wellington on 13 September, a packed stadium of roaring fans witnessed more than just tries and tackles. ...

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EVENTS  | Published: 21 October 2025

NSRI celebrates adventure and community at the 2025 Jimny Gathering

From 25 to 28 September, thousands of Jimnys rolled through the Outeniqua Mountains for Suzuki Auto South Africa’s second official Jimny Gathering at Louvain Guest Farm, and this year the NSRI was proud to be part of it. The invitation ...

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TRAINING  | Published: 21 October 2025

Charl Maritz: from naval command to saving lives at sea

The ocean has been both workplace and teacher for Charl Maritz. Years spent leading up to commanding, and then commanding naval warships, taught him discipline, precision, and the weight of leadership. But it was the human side of rescue that ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 21 October 2025

Mdumbi’s Station 49: a new chapter of lifesaving on the Wild Coast

A dramatic rescue just hours before its official launch set the tone for the opening of the NSRI’s newest base on the Eastern Cape’s Wild Coast. ...

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LIFEGUARDS  | Published: 21 October 2025

NSRI embarks on a landmark partnership with Club Med

A new adventure is about to begin for the NSRI, one that will see its lifeguards and water safety professionals take their expertise to a world stage. The organisation has been awarded the contract to provide lifeguarding and water safety ...

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