When 18-year-old Zinitha Manavele first arrived at the Long Street swimming pool in October 2024, she could barely swim and was scared of water. Less than six months later, she’s a certified volunteer survival swimming instructor inspiring young learners – ...
The NSRI’s latest state-of-the-art Offshore Rescue Craft, Bay Guardian, was officially blessed in a heartfelt ceremony at the Port Elizabeth Deep Sea Angling Club beside Station 6 in Gqeberha. ...
It was a proud and emotional day for the community of St Francis Bay as the NSRI officially opened the doors to its newly rebuilt Station 21 and held a special blessing ceremony for two additions to its rescue fleet ...
In a classroom in Ceres, a penguin and a tortoise are helping teach some of the town’s youngest children how to stay safe around water. These soft toys are part of the NSRI’s water safety lessons for children in creches ...
A 74-year-old hiker was seriously injured after a fall in a remote gorge upstream of the Elands River Mouth, Eastern Cape, triggering one of the most demanding rescue operations in recent memory for NSRI Station 36 Oyster Bay. ...
In a challenging rescue operation on the Kaaimans River, Station 23 Wilderness, alongside partner emergency services, showcased the power of training, teamwork, and dedication to ensuring the safety of individuals in distress. ...
When the sluice gates of the Vaal Dam opened to ten in late April, it marked the beginning of a complex, high-stakes response effort. As dam levels surged past 110%, communities downstream faced a stark reality: the floodwaters were coming ...
When Station 15 Mossel Bay Commander JC Roos and his wife, both long-standing NSRI volunteers, visited the coastal town of Tofo in Mozambique, they didn’t just find a beautiful holiday destination. They found a calling. ...
A man recovered out of a swimming pool is sadly deceased. ...
The body of a man, believed to be that of a 22 year old man who went missing in the surf at Southbroom on Thursday, has been located and recovered on Monday by Police divers, assisted by NSRI Shelly Beach. ...
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