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Wines2 Whales
EVENTS  | Published: 19 June 2026

Pink Is for Buoys: FNB Wines2Whales Backs NSRI Water Safety Efforts

When thousands of riders line up for the 2026 FNB Wines2Whales, they will be carrying a message with an important purpose.Across social media, riders were recently invited to vote for their favourite jersey design inspired by the event's new partnership ...

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WATER SAFETY  | Published: 19 June 2026

Above Water: A Campaign That Makes South Africans Stop and Think

A child bends over a bucket. A swimmer disappears beneath the surface. A family stands at the water's edge, unaware of the danger lurking nearby. ...

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DROWNING  | Published: 19 June 2026

Responsive Rescue Swimmer Programme Expands NSRI’s Emergency Response

In a drowning emergency, minutes matter. ...

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EDUCATION  | Published: 22 May 2026

New Partnership Expands Water Safety Education in Richards Bay

The NSRI has secured a significant three-year partnership with the Victor Daitz Foundation and World Relief Australia to fund a dedicated Drowning Prevention Instructor in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. ...

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RESCUE BASES  | Published: 22 May 2026

How NSRI Stations Are Preparing For Winter

As colder weather creeps in, NSRI stations across the country are shifting their focus to the unique challenges winter brings. ...

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LIFEGUARDS  | Published: 22 May 2026

Rescue 4’s Major Milestone and the Names Behind It

There was a moment of silence inside Station 4, Mykonos rescue base, as Rescue 4 entered her boathouse for the very first time. ...

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PINK RESCUE BUOY  | Published: 21 April 2026

How An Act of Care Inspired Commitment to Drowning Prevention in McGregor

When John Oldham heard about a tragic drowning at the small dam on the outskirts of McGregor village in December 2025, he was deeply moved to take action. ...

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LIFEGUARDS  | Published: 21 April 2026

NSRI Lifeguarding: A Season of Growth, Challenge, and Commitment

Easter weekend marked the close of the 2025/2026 NSRI lifeguarding season, wrapping up sustained effort from lifeguards across South Africa’s coastline. Looking back, Lifeguarding Operations Manager Rebecca Carter-Smith describes it as “one of our most demanding, but also one of ...

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SURVIVAL SWIMMING  | Published: 21 April 2026

NSRI Launches Survival Swimming Programme in Dysselsdorp

In December 2024, while visiting family in Kuruman, Reagan Gellant received a phone call that no parent should have – his nine-year-old son suffered a non-fatal drowning incident at Meiringspoort and was being rushed to the hospital. Reagan later learned ...

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SURVIVAL SWIMMING  | Published: 21 April 2026

Survival Swimming Expands to Rhodes University

For many students at Rhodes University, learning to swim has never been a simple or accessible opportunity. Despite the presence of a campus swimming pool, many students have had little or no exposure to swimming lessons or water safety education ...

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