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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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
At the start of September, ten aspiring coxswains packed their gear and set off on a two-week journey that would take them the length of South Africa’s coastline. From Melkbosstrand to Mdumbi, the country’s newest Class 4 Coxswain course unfolded ...
Two of the NSRI’s coastal stations, Mykonos and Hout Bay, are entering an exciting new chapter as work progresses on their new Offshore Rescue Craft (ORCs) and purpose-built rescue bases. These projects form part of the organisation’s long-term plan to ...
The sailing yacht and both her crew are offshore of the Port of East London - they are safe - they were escorted and assisted by NSRI East London from deep sea during the afternoon / conditions are not favourable ...
Bradley Naicker, NSRI Vaal Dam station commander, said: NSRI Vaal Dam station 22 duty crew and NSRI Gauteng station 27 crew, while on alert during a local sailing event at the Vaal Dam, on Sunday, 12 October 2025, were alerted ...
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