One of the biggest rescue operations the Western Cape has seen this season happened on Sunday. A student hiker who is lucky to have survived is safe because of it….
Recent weather conditions resulted in more birds being brought in for care, highlighting the ongoing role SANCCOB plays in rescue and rehabilitation. Cape Town, South Africa (23 April 2026)-…
Rescuers work through the night to assist a student left stranded as river levels rose rapidly following heavy rainfall Stellenbosch, South Africa (22 April 2026)- A Stellenbosch University student…
We’re not even halfway through April, and the heroes at WSAR have already hit the milestone of 100 rescues! Cape Town, South Africa (15 April 2026) – One whole…
A visiting hiker from Durban was safely airlifted off Lion’s Head after an ankle injury, as rescue teams once again showed their readiness to respond to those in danger. …
Sable, a young German Shorthaired Pointer, was on a late-afternoon adventure at his local quarry on Sunday, when he first saw it. A dassie. All instincts said ‘chase!’ Cape…
A quick-thinking resident raised the alarm, sparking a late-night rescue that saw teams work for hours to free two terrified puppies trapped deep inside a pipe. Phoenix, South Africa…
Trail runner Stephanie Crossland will be running to raise funds for Cape Town’s mountain heroes in May. Little did she know that this month, she’d actually become one! Cape…
The volunteer-run team at Labrador Rescue South Africa is working to match Nala with a family who loves adventure, playtime and plenty of companionship Johannesburg, South Africa (13 March…
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…
Where mind meets heart
“Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, ‘I will try again tomorrow'” – Mary Anne Radmacher
