Every year on 25 July, World Drowning Prevention Day draws global attention to a simple but powerful message: drowning is preventable. ...
When floodwaters rise, rescuers face an environment that can change in seconds. Water moves with relentless force, familiar landscapes disappear beneath it, and hazards are often hidden below the surface. ...
On Tuesday, 12 May, NSRI volunteers from Station 42 Kleinmond rescued 23 stranded farm workers and their families, including babies, elderly residents and vulnerable individuals, during severe flooding between Worcester and Rawsonville. ...
When maritime search and rescue organisations come together, the conversations extend far beyond individual rescue operations. They are about preparing for the future – sharing lessons, tackling common challenges and finding better ways to save lives. ...
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 ...
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. ...
In a drowning emergency, minutes matter. ...
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. ...
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 ...
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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