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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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NEWS  | Published: 23 January 2025

Enhancing beach safety with integrated shark spotting systems

The NSRI's Station 14 in Plettenberg Bay has made significant strides in beach safety by integrating advanced beach safety cameras and shark alarm systems. ...

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