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
“The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.” - Nelson Mandela
