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NEWS  | Published: 19 February 2025

Paula Armstrong: From NSRI Rescuer to Open Water Conqueror

For Paula Armstrong, the ocean has always been more than just water – it's a place of challenge, resilience, and deep connection. ...

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NEWS  | Published: 19 February 2025

NSRI’s ORC Programme moves forward with Hull 7

The NSRI is entering an exciting phase in its Offshore Rescue Craft (ORC) programme, with Hull 7 scheduled to come out of the mould at the end of February. ...

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DROWNING PREVENTION  | Published: 19 February 2025

NSRI Drowning Prevention: Expanding efforts to save lives

The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) continues its vital mission to prevent drownings across South Africa. ...

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FUNDRAISING  | Published: 19 February 2025

A lifesaving partnership: DisChem Foundation supports NSRI’s mission

The power of community, dedication, and generosity was on full display when the DisChem Foundation made a generous donation to the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI). ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 17 February 2025

A search is ongoing for a missing man

Police divers are continuing in an ongoing search for a man who went missing in the surf while swimming. ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 10 February 2025

NSRI Hartbeespoort Dam – Body located and recovered

Arthur Crewe, NSRI Hartbeespoort Dam station commander, said: During ongoing search operations on Tuesday morning Police divers, assisted by NSRI Hartbeespoort Dam, Hartbeespoort SRU (Strategic Rescue Unit) and Hartbeespoort Marine Law Enforcement, located and recovered the body of a local ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 3 February 2025

Search continues for missing teen after tragic drowning at Umzumbe in KZN

Police divers are continuing in an ongoing search for a missing local male teenager at Umzumbe, KZN South Coast, where a man lost his life and a man has been hospitalised, family members, in a tragedy on Saturday. ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 29 January 2025

Sailing Yachts Drift Ashore at Clifton 4th Beach

A sailing yacht run aground at Clifton 4th Beach is recovered safely, while a second sailing yacht self recovers after drifting into shallow water at Clifton 4th Beach. ...

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RESCUE BASES  | Published: 23 January 2025

New rescue base enhances readiness for Station 35 Witbank volunteers

In a significant milestone for the NSRI and the community it serves, Station 35 Witbank volunteers have officially moved into their dedicated rescue base. ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 23 January 2025

Technology and teamwork save lives

On Friday, 27 December 2024, a 14-year-old boy and two friends were rescued from a dangerous rip current at Strand Beach, thanks to swift action by lifeguards and the vigilant monitoring of a beach safety camera operator. ...

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