Water Safety

Sunshine Coast Survival Swimming Programme Needs Volunteers to Keep Going

by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyFebruary 6, 2026February 5, 2026 111 0

The programme needs helping hands to keep up the life-saving work it does – teaching children vital skills that prevent drowning!   Kenton-on-Sea, South Africa (06 February 2026) – The…

Four Men Pulled from the Edge: NSRI’s High-Risk Grootdraai Dam Rescue

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJanuary 1, 2026February 1, 2026 8,351 0

Four men clung to their boat at the edge of a dam wall. One wrong move could have ended everything. The right ones brought them home.   Vaal River, South…

Across Provinces and Waves, NSRI Crews Delivered Hope at Sea

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeDecember 24, 2025March 8, 2026 1,036 0

In a matter of days, South Africa’s coastline reminded us how quickly things can change at sea… and how vital it is to have rescuers always ready.   South Africa…

Bring Your Best Self to the Beach by Knowing These Water Safety Tips

by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyDecember 12, 2025December 11, 2025 646 0

Twenty-five lives have already been saved by NSRI volunteers, NSRI lifeguards, and members of the public this festive season. Pass these water-safety tips around!   Cape Town, South Africa (12…

NSRI Welcomes New Rescue Base in Mpumalanga 

by Staff Writer @goodthingsguyFebruary 25, 2025February 25, 2025 299 0

The NSRI has welcomed a new rescue base in Witbank, Mpumalanga that will serve the community and boost in-land water safety with smoother operations.   Witbank, South Africa (25 February…

Pink Rescue Buoy Project Celebrates its 200th Rescue! 

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyDecember 8, 2024December 6, 2024 357 0

The NSRI Pink Rescue Buoy Project is celebrating its 200th life saved since its launch in 2017, thanks to a recent rescue at Fish Hoek Beach!   Fish Hoek, South…

Lifesaving Rescue Sport Series to Boost Recruitment and Safety!

by Staff Writer @goodthingsguyNovember 13, 2024November 13, 2024 389 0

Lifesaving in the Western Cape is getting a competitive boost thanks to the Lifesaving Western Cape Rescue Sport Series; a competitive initiative that hopes to recruit more lifeguards and enhance…