A quick-thinking surfer launched her board and paddled straight into the swell to reach a young man whose Sunday swim turned into a life-threatening situation at Clifton 2nd Beach over…
Have a wonderful long weekend – and if you’re near the water, be smart about it! South Africa (02 April 2026) – If you’re planning a trip to the beach…
Photographer Martin Ras captured a rare glimpse of a police diver’s compassion and bravery, and the NSRI’s life-saving work. Garden Route, South Africa (25 March 2026) – Mossel Bay…
What started as a peaceful church outing turned into a powerful moment of friendship when two brave young men jumped into action to save their friend from a dangerous rip…
When a typical Friday at the coast took a dangerous turn, local barista Dylan Rattray and a vigilant bystander grabbed nearby rescue buoys to save two teens caught in a…
There’s a beautiful South African philosophy that says, ‘I am because we are.’ It’s the message that carries the NSRI’s latest project in Hout Bay – a step-change for offshore…
They spend most of their days fighting against the tides to save others, but last Friday, the volunteers of the NSRI Gqeberha station proved that a true hero’s mission doesn’t…
A snorkelling emergency turned into a life-saving success story when two quick-thinking tour guides and a local hero with an NSRI pink buoy teamed up to save a senior couple….
NSRI volunteers launched a rescue response after a fishing boat capsized near Plettenberg Bay, leaving three teenagers in the water. Plettenberg, South Africa (09 March 2026) – Three teenagers…
Jeffreys Bay Primary’s recent Civvies Day wasn’t just a break from the dress code; it was to champion a cause close to their coast. Jeffreys Bay, South Africa (13…
Where mind meets heart
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