Planning a coastal getaway? The NSRI is urging extra caution as spring tides coincide with the school holidays and Heritage Day weekend. South Africa (25 September 2026) – If…
When a driver became trapped by rising river currents, heroes from emergency services across the Eastern Cape dropped everything to join forces and pull him safely to land. Eastern…
From teaching children to identify water hazards in Limpopo to teaching community members in Gqeberha how to perform CPR, this year the NSRI took drowning prevention and water safety education…
A Durban matriculant put his lifeguarding chops to good use when he joined a group of locals to rescue a man swept up the Umgeni River by a spring tide….
When a walk at Pollock Beach in Gqeberha took a heart-stopping turn, a dedicated team of heroes and local bystanders proved just how far they’ll go to bring a beloved…
A Saturday run at Robberg Nature Reserve took an unexpected turn when a young Durban visitor was injured on the trail. But thanks to the calm, coordinated efforts of NSRI…
While this story may only highlight four of the NSRI women, this Women’s Day celebrates all the women of the NSRI. They are the heroes who go above and beyond….
An offshore tracking app sparked the rescue of three crew members who were stranded on a ‘dead boat’ out at sea! Kleinmond, South Africa (28 July 2026) – Three…
More pink rescue buoys are bringing peace of mind and life-saving safety to the lakes, dams, and rivers of Nelson Mandela Bay. Gqeberha, South Africa (27 July 2026) –…
Thanks to the vigilance and quick thinking of two NSRI crew members, a 10-year-old girl struggling in the shallow surf at St Lucia Beach was saved just in time, and…
Where mind meets heart
“One of the marvellous things about community is that it enables us to welcome and help people in a way we couldn't as individuals.” – Jean Vanier
