When Schalk Boonzaaier was four years old, his life’s path revealed itself in the most unexpected way. ...
When people think of the NSRI, images of brave crews battling Cape storms often come to mind. But South Africa’s inland dam stations face a unique set of challenges that are just as demanding. From Gariep Dam to Hartbeespoort, these ...
As the festive season approaches, water safety has never been more critical. ...
Inside the gates of Steilhoogte Primary School, children laugh and play in safety. But just beyond those gates lies a different world, one where canals, dams and rivers cut through the farmland of Vredendal and Klawer, and where the simple ...
7 August 2025 As the roar of the crowd fills London’s Wembley Stadium this Sunday, when the winners of the 2024/25 Emirates FA Cup, Crystal Palace, play the current Premier League champions, Liverpool, a very different message will cut through ...
CAPE TOWN: South African filmmaker and ocean lover Kabeer Shaik has teamed up with the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) to create a powerful new awareness video spotlighting the NSRI’s Beach Safety Camera Project. He donated his time and skills ...
Anyone can drown; no one should. Your story can save a life. ...
A man recovered out of a swimming pool is sadly deceased. ...
The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) is proud to announce the ongoing success of its Pink Rescue Buoy initiative. Since its launch in 2017, the initiative has been used to rescue more than 200 people. ...
In response to the tragic drowning of Pierre Lotter, Willem Pretorius, and their three Dachshund dogs at Kids Rock, the NSRI has installed two Pink Rescue Buoys at Kleinbaai, Bloubergstrand. ...
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