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LIFEGUARDS  | Published: 26 January 2023

That's a wrap!

As the busiest time of year for SA beaches draws to a close, lifeguard operations manager Stewart Seini reflects on a season well executed by NSRI lifeguards. ...

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NEWS  | Published: 26 January 2023

2022: what a year!

The NSRI continues to go from strength to strength – and 2022 was no exception. NSRI Director of Rescue Services Brett Ayres shares a few highlights. ...

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 | Published: 26 January 2023

WATCH: man rescued from rip current

As this video clearly shows, Strand beach in the Western Cape was extremely popular on New Year’s Day. Thanks to NSRI rescue crew and lifesavers, lives were saved and drownings prevented. ...

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RESCUE BASES  | Published: 26 January 2023

Base showcase: Station 44 (St Helena Bay)

This much-needed new station on the West Coast is in the process of launching and looks set to have a fully fledged crew within a year. ...

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EDUCATION  | Published: 26 January 2023

Kids’ water safety collab

John Dory’s together with the NSRI are proud to announce their collaboration on a Survival Swimming programme for primary school students at Addington Primary School. ...

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NEWS  | Published: 26 January 2023

Deadly flash floods claimed 14 lives in Jo'burg

Four NSRI stations joined the City of Johannesburg’s rescue efforts after a flash flood swept away a group of 30 worshippers in early December. ...

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NEWS  | Published: 26 January 2023

Turning the world’s beaches pink!

The NSRI was recently invited to give a presentation on its ground-breaking Pink Rescue Buoy initiative at an international conference in Adelaide. We chatted to attendees Andrew Ingram and Bradley Seaton-Smith to get the lowdown. ...

Barge harties
RESCUES  | Published: 24 January 2023

Barge assisted at Hartbeespoort Dam

The Captain and crew of the Hartbeespoort Dam cruise barge The Alba, of Harties Boat Company, are commended for their efforts to ensure the health and safety of their passengers after their cruise barge became disabled when the motor propellers ...

Camps bay bakoven
RESCUES  | Published: 24 January 2023

Camps Bay, Cape Town - Suspected missing person under investigation and 2 men rescued

At 23h01, Saturday, 21 January, NSRI Bakoven duty crew were activated following reports from the SA Police Services of a female suspected to be missing at Camps Bay Beach. ...

Ams service strand
RESCUES  | Published: 18 January 2023

Fatal drowning at Strand beach in Cape Town

At 14h08, Tuesday, 17 January, NSRI Gordons Bay duty crew were activated following eye-witness reports of 2 persons in difficulty in the surf at Strand Beach. ...

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