Along the wild, rugged coastline of the Eastern Cape, where cliffs drop into restless surf, and rivers slice through valleys, you’ll often find a familiar figure walking - or swimming - his way towards training. His name is Mdu Sizwe ...
Three years ago, Gareth Seroot was working in Ceres when his manager called a meeting that would change his life. ...
This month, the NSRI honours Howard Godfrey for an extraordinary milestone: 55 years of service, one of the longest of any volunteer currently active in our organisation. ...
August marks Women’s Month in South Africa, a time to honour the women whose courage helped reshape our nation and to recognise the continued contribution of women across all sectors of society. ...
The women of the NSRI serve with determination, skill and compassion – not to break boundaries, but because they belong here. ...
There’s a rare kind of person whose presence makes you feel safe and inspired. Siyabonga Mthethwa is one of those people. A Class 4 Coxswain, Drowning Prevention Instructor, KZN Water Safety Coordinator – and a ballroom dancer – his journey ...
Wilderness – [16 April] NSRI lifeguard Channah van Coller has been formally recognised for her courageous rescue of a swimmer in distress at Wilderness Beach earlier this year. The NSRI Chief Executive Officer’s Letter of Appreciation was presented to Channah ...
Sunday, 20 April, marks Volunteer Recognition Day, a day set aside globally to celebrate the extraordinary spirit of volunteerism. At the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI), that spirit has been at the heart of everything we do since our very beginning. ...
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. ...
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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