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EDUCATION  | Published: 19 June 2026

Siyabonga Mthethwa Takes NSRI's Drowning Prevention Mission Global

NSRI Represents SA at Global Drowning Prevention Workshop ...

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EVENTS  | Published: 19 June 2026

Family, Friendship and the 2026 Oceans 8 Charity Swim

Every year, hundreds of swimmers arrive at Durban's coastline to take on the challenge of Oceans 8. Some come to chase a personal goal. Others come for the camaraderie. Many arrive nervous about the distances ahead. ...

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FUNDRAISING  | Published: 19 June 2026

Generous Donation Boosts Hout Bay Rescue Base Rebuild

One of the NSRI's oldest and busiest rescue stations is entering an exciting new chapter as the rebuild of the Hout Bay rescue base moves steadily towards completion. ...

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LIFEGUARDS  | Published: 19 June 2026

From Station Kid to Regional Operations Manager: Danie Verwey's NSRI Journey

When Danie Verwey officially joined NSRI Station 15 Mossel Bay as a volunteer in August 2015, he had already spent years at the station. ...

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WATER SAFETY  | Published: 19 June 2026

Above Water: A Campaign That Makes South Africans Stop and Think

A child bends over a bucket. A swimmer disappears beneath the surface. A family stands at the water's edge, unaware of the danger lurking nearby. ...

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DROWNING  | Published: 19 June 2026

Responsive Rescue Swimmer Programme Expands NSRI’s Emergency Response

In a drowning emergency, minutes matter. ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 19 June 2026

NSRI Durban: A medical evacuation operation at sea

NSRI Durban duty crew and Faith Med Emergency Medical Services were placed on alert by NSRI EOC (Emergency Operations Centre), in cooperation with MRCC (Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre), to prepare for a medical evacuation of a 25-year-old Ghanaian seafarer injured ...

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 | Published: 18 June 2026

A missing paddler has been located and rescued

NSRI Melkbosstrand duty crew were activated following multiple eyewitness reports to NSRI EOC (Emergency Operations Centre) of a man, paddling on a windsurf board, appearing to be in distress offshore of Ons Huisie restaurant, Bloubergstrand. ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 17 June 2026

NSRI Hermanus: A medical evacuation operation at sea

NSRI Hermanus duty crew were placed on alert following calls to the NSRI Hermanus duty phone and to NSRI EOC (Emergency Operations Centre) from ships agents reporting a medical emergency onboard a container motor vessel - on the Cape South ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 15 June 2026

A young man is missing in Coffee Bay

NSRI Mdumbi duty crew and NSRI Mdumbi lifeguards were activated following eyewitness reports to NSRI EOC (Emergency Operations Centre) of a drowning in progress at Coffee Bay main beach, in front of Ocean View Hotel (Eastern Cape) on Saturday, 13 June. ...

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