When people think of the NSRI, life-saving rescues at sea may be the first thing that comes to mind. Yet, behind the scenes, another quiet success has been growing: the NSRI’s retail range. What began as a modest collection of ...
In shopping centres and various other venues across the country, you might have noticed a friendly face stopping to say hello, a banner catching your eye, or someone asking if you’ve heard of the NSRI. ...
When an NSRI crew heads out on a rescue, every second counts – and every skill matters. Behind the scenes, a dedicated team of Training Officers ensures that each volunteer is prepared for the unpredictable challenges in the water. ...
South African-born François Bonnici has always felt at home in the water. Growing up in Cape Town, he was a surfer first, braving the cold Atlantic. But when the waves were still, François discovered open water swimming. Since then, he’s ...
For nearly four decades, Paul Bevis has been a constant presence in the NSRI. Since joining in December 1987, he has thrown himself into every aspect of Sea Rescue – from daring call-outs in rough seas to shaping the very ...
For anyone who has spent time on South Africa’s coastline, it’s easy to imagine: a rescue boat heading out in rough seas, responding to a call for help and suddenly, no communication with shore. For the NSRI, that’s not a ...
Stephen van den Berg, NSRI Gqeberha duty coxswain, said: At 10h00, Sunday, 14 September, NSRI Gqeberha and the SA Whale Disentanglement Network (SAWDN) volunteers were alerted to reports to NSRI EOC (Emergency Operations Centre) of a juvenile Humpback whale entangled ...
GQEBERHA: Jonathan Tufts, NSRI Gqeberha deputy station commander, said: on Friday, 12 September, at around 22h30, NSRI Gqeberha duty crew were placed on alert to prepare for a medical evacuation operation, on Saturday morning, for a 29 year old Filipino ...
CORRECTION: Dr Deborah Robertson-Andersson, NSRI Kei Mouth deputy station commander, said: At 17h01, Wednesday, 10 September, NSRI Kei Mouth lifeguards, while conducting routine training at Kei Mouth, Eastern Cape, were activated following reports from Morgan Bay Hotel staff of a ...
Edrich Kotze, NSRI Hermanus station commander, said: At 17h17, Thursday, 11 September, NSRI Hermanus duty crew were activated following reports from ADT Security reporting that they were on the scene of a person in distress along rocks near to the ...
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