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VOLUNTEERS  | Published: 19 March 2025

Making a difference: How you can volunteer with the NSRI beyond rescue crew duties

When people think of the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI), they often picture brave volunteers battling the waves to save lives. However, not everyone realises there are many other ways to contribute to this life-saving organisation. ...

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VOLUNTEERS  | Published: 13 December 2024

Mark Hughes reflects on 46 years of service with the NSRI

Mark Hughes, a cornerstone of the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI), has retired after 46 years of service that began in 1978. ...

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VOLUNTEERS  | Published: 20 November 2024

NSRI prepares for the festive season: Key insights and station strategies

With the festive season fast approaching, the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) is ramping up its readiness to manage the influx of beachgoers and water users. ...

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AWARDS  | Published: 23 September 2024

“The award is a recognition of perseverance”: NSRI Gold Gallantry recipient, Tyron Brennan

For the first time in its history, the NSRI presented Gold Gallantry awards to crew members for their bravery in dangerous situations at its 57th Annual Awards Evening and AGM. ...

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VOLUNTEERS  | Published: 30 August 2022

Elmé Kruger: Reaching her goals

Elmé Kruger was one of the founding members of the first NSRI Lifeguard Unit established at Station 18 (Melkbosstrand) in 2017 and was recently asked to play for the Junior Springbok Women’s Rugby team. ...

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VOLUNTEERS  | Published: 29 June 2022

NSRI volunteers commemorate Youth Month

We chat to four inspiring young NSRI volunteers about why they joined, their goals within the organisation and what Youth Month means to them. ...

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RESCUE BASES  | Published: 29 June 2022

Base Showcase – Station 15

In the 13th of a series of stories on NSRI bases around the country, we chat to a few crew members at Station 15 (Mossell Bay) to find out more about the base and its family of volunteers. ...

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VOLUNTEERS  | Published: 7 June 2022

Robben Island Swim: Crossing the divide

NSRI volunteers raised over R145 000 for the organisation at a recent Robben Island crossing. But there’s more to this iconic swim than meets the eye. ...

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RESCUE BASES  | Published: 7 June 2022

Base Showcase: Station 14 (Plettenberg Bay)

In the 12th of a series of stories on NSRI bases around the country, we chat to a few crew members at Station 14 (Plettenberg Bay) to find out more about the base and its family of volunteers. ...

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VOLUNTEERS  | Published: 16 May 2022

A flood of emotions

There are countless stories of bravery and selflessness from the recent floods in KwaZulu-Natal. We chatted to three of the many NSRI volunteers who took part in rescue operations. ...

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