Thanks to a watchful community member who had happened to be out for a walk at just the right time and the swift response of a rescue team that followed,…
From the shores of Coffee Bay to a Caribbean cruise ship, Fezile Bodla has proved that what started as seasonal lifeguarding work could open the floodgates to an unexpected, life-changing…
The winter solstice is happening on 21 June, and the NSRI is inviting you to brave the cold and take a dip in support of its life-saving mission. South…
Yesterday morning, NSRI rescuers braved rising floodwaters to bring 23 stranded souls, from tiny infants to the elderly, off farm building roofs and back to the safety of dry land….
The river was rising, rescue crews had been out all night, and Mr and Mrs Hercelman’s own home was under threat. Still, they made time to cook and feed the…
This past Wednesday, NSRI rescue teams waded through rising floodwaters to bring a trapped security guard safely back to dry land. Gqeberha, South Africa (10 May 2026) – Early…
There are three new lifesavers patrolling the waters off Plett! Garden Route, South Africa (08 May 2026) – NSRI Station 14 in Plett officially welcomed Rescue Ray, Rescue Plett, and…
It’s never too late to dive into a new chapter or learn how to swim! Through the expansion of the NSRI Survival Swimming programme, students at Rhodes University are breaking…
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…
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“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” ― Maya Angelou
