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 | Published: 22 May 2026

Premier Alan Winde thanks NSRI volunteers for flood rescue efforts

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde today visited the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) Volunteer Support Centre (VSC) in Cape Town to thank volunteer crews and staff from across the province who were activated during the recent floods. ...

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AWARDS  | Published: 22 May 2026

Photo of the Month: May 2026

Send us your favourite photograph of NSRI people doing what we do, and you could win an NSRI shop voucher worth R250! ...

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EDUCATION  | Published: 22 May 2026

New Partnership Expands Water Safety Education in Richards Bay

The NSRI has secured a significant three-year partnership with the Victor Daitz Foundation and World Relief Australia to fund a dedicated Drowning Prevention Instructor in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. ...

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NEWS  | Published: 22 May 2026

The NSRI’s New Winter Range Built for South African Winters

The NSRI’s new winter range was developed with one goal in mind: creating reliable, high-performance gear built for real South African conditions. ...

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RESCUE BASES  | Published: 22 May 2026

How NSRI Stations Are Preparing For Winter

As colder weather creeps in, NSRI stations across the country are shifting their focus to the unique challenges winter brings. ...

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LIFEGUARDS  | Published: 22 May 2026

Rescue 4’s Major Milestone and the Names Behind It

There was a moment of silence inside Station 4, Mykonos rescue base, as Rescue 4 entered her boathouse for the very first time. ...

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AD CAMPAIGNS  | Published: 22 May 2026

Cars4Good Drives New Support for the NSRI

The NSRI’s Cars4Good campaign is proving that a compelling prize can also power meaningful change. ...

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RESCUE BASES  | Published: 22 May 2026

NSRI Station 14 Celebrates Major Boat Blessing in Plett

Station 14 in Plettenberg Bay marked a rare and meaningful milestone when three rescue vessels were officially blessed earlier this month. ...

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DROWNING  | Published: 22 May 2026

Tragic Drowning Highlights the Importance of Pink Rescue Buoys

A tragic drowning at Sodwana Bay has prompted renewed awareness around the importance of NSRI Pink Rescue Buoys (PRB) and the role communities can play in helping prevent future drownings. ...

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RESCUES  | Published: 19 May 2026

Vessel taking on water assisted by NSRI Port Alfred

NSRI Port Alfred duty crew were activated following a request for urgent assistance from a commercial fishing vessel reporting that they were diverting to respond towards a ski-boat, with 2 local men onboard, that was reporting to be taking on ...

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