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WATER SAFETY EDUCATION  | Published: 23 April 2025

A story of survival and loss

On the 13th of June, a fishing trip off Saunders Rocks, Sea Point, took a devastating turn when a boat capsized. ...

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WATER SAFETY  | Published: 28 March 2025

NSRI Advisory: School Holiday Spring Tides and Coastal Safety Precautions:

As the school holidays are upon us, The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) urges holidaymakers and visitors to the coast to exercise caution as the upcoming new moon spring tide is set to peak on Saturday and Sunday, 29 and 30 March 2025.  ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 23 January 2025

2024: NSRI reflects on a transformative year

The year 2024 marked a period of immense growth and transformation for the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI). ...

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LIFEGUARDS  | Published: 11 December 2024

Your Discovery miles can save lives!

From December 12, 2024, to January 18, 2025, you can donate your Ðiscovery Miles through the Discovery app or Discovery Bank app. This is a unique opportunity to turn your fitness achievements into life-saving contributions that directly support three vital projects: ...

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WATER SAFETY EDUCATION  | Published: 18 October 2024

NSRI's Caville Abrahams: A lifelong mission to prevent drowning

The NSRI has long been at the forefront of drowning prevention in South Africa. Among the many dedicated individuals leading these efforts is Caville Abrahams, Drowning Prevention Regional Coordinator for Western and Northern Cape. ...

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LIFEGUARDS  | Published: 21 December 2023

British High Commission sponsors NSRI beach safety signage for the Garden Route.

The British High Commission has sponsored three location-specific NSRI rip current signs and 22 emergency beach safety signs, which will be erected at beach entrances between Herolds Bay and Sedgefield. ...

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FUNDRAISING  | Published: 19 July 2023

PREVENTING DROWNING THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS

Enhancing people’s water safety skills to help reduce the risk of drowning is very crucial. Drowning prevention is very important because drowning can happen in any body of water. In South Africa inland locations significantly contribute to the country’s drownings ...

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WATER SAFETY EDUCATION  | Published: 31 October 2022

Water Safety lessons for 3.5 million children

This year, the NSRI’s Water Safety project reached a momentous milestone: 3.5 million students educated! And Executive Director of Drowning Prevention, Dr Jill Fortuin, has no intention of slowing down… ...

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WATER SAFETY EDUCATION  | Published: 29 September 2022

A lifetime of service

The NSRI’s Executive Director of Drowning Prevention, Dr Jill Fortuin, was a recent recipient of the Lifesaving South Africa Long Service Award. ...

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WATER SAFETY EDUCATION  | Published: 29 June 2022

Station 8 Dad gives water safety class at his son’s school

As a trained coxswain and integral member of the NSRI Station 8 (Hout Bay) crew, Chris Wescott is used to dangerous situations and being ready for action – but receiving a request to give a talk on water safety at ...

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