Every story of survival, every lesson taught, and every community empowered adds to a collective mission: to ensure that preventable tragedies in water become stories of hope instead. ...
Anyone can drown; no one should. Your story can save a life. ...
From 11 to 14 February 2025, the NSRI hosted a Fisherfolk Community Project workshop in Hout Bay, Western Cape. ...
The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) continues its vital mission to prevent drownings across South Africa. ...
As the festive season approaches, we look forward to sunny days and time spent by the water. However, the National Sea Rescue Institute reminds us that enjoying the water safely requires vigilance. ...
The NSRI has long been at the forefront of drowning prevention in South Africa. Among the many dedicated individuals leading these efforts is Caville Abrahams, Drowning Prevention Regional Coordinator for Western and Northern Cape. ...
Drowning is a serious concern in South Africa, with an estimated 2 000 fatalities annually. ...
World Drowning Prevention Day, observed annually on 25 July, was initiated by the United Nations General Assembly in April 2021. This day serves as a global call to action to raise awareness about drowning, one of the leading causes of ...
The South African Maritime Authority (SAMSA), together with the Department of Transport (DoT), recently supported the NSRI in bringing drowning prevention and water safety skills to students from eight schools in Gauteng. ...
The 25th of July is observed as World Drowning Prevention Day (WDPD). As declared by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations (UN) in 2021, this advocacy event serves to raise awareness of drowning as a global public ...
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