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13/11/2026

Big shout out to our newest top fans! 💎 Hercu Welman, Cindy Ntombikaise Hadebe, Karen Durant, Marinda De B**r, Gideon Joubert

Drop a comment to welcome them to our community,

12/11/2026

At 07h08, Monday, 9 November, NSRI Shelly Beach duty crew were activated following a request for medical assistance from a local charter boat.
https://www.nsri.org.za/2026/11/nsri-shelly-beach-responds-to-medical-emergency-on-local-charter-boat/

12/11/2026

Twenty years of teaching skills that save lives. And countless lessons that continue to make a difference.

Launched in October 2006 as WaterWise, the NSRI’s Water Safety Education programme has grown into a nationwide drowning-prevention initiative, reaching more than 7.1 million people over the past two decades.

From teaching children to recognise dangers around water to equipping them with practical skills that could save a life, the programme's impact reaches far beyond the classroom.

For Eoudia Erasmus, the NSRI’s first Water Safety Education instructor, the mission remains as important today as it was when she started: helping children stay safe around water and preventing families from experiencing the heartbreak of drowning.

As we celebrate 20 years, we recognise the instructors, volunteers, partners and communities who have helped make these lessons possible.

Here's to continuing the work and reaching even more lives in the years ahead.

Click the link to read full article: https://www.nsri.org.za/2026/10/20-years-of-water-safety-education/

10/11/2026

A Week of Life-Saving Missions: Every week, our volunteer rescue crews respond to emergencies across South Africa, from our coastlines to inland waters.
Here’s a look at some of the rescues, images, and moments from the past week that reflect their courage, skill, and unwavering commitment to saving lives. To read more incredible stories from the world of the NSRI, visit our news page here: https://www.nsri.org.za/news-stories

10/11/2026

Glen Preston, NSRI Shelly Beach station commander, said:

At 18h02, Saturday, 7 November, NSRI Shelly Beach duty crew and Police Search and Rescue were activated following eyewitness reports of a drowning in progress at Umzumbe Beach, KZN South Coast.
https://www.nsri.org.za/2026/11/nsri-station-20-shelly-beach-umzumbe-a-female-is-sadly-deceased/

10/11/2026

Every child deserves the opportunity to learn how to stay safe around water.

Through a partnership with the Australian Government, supported by its Direct Aid Program, the NSRI is helping children across Gauteng, the Free State, Mpumalanga and Limpopo develop essential water safety knowledge and practical survival swimming skills.

Between April and August 2026, the initiative reached 26,786 learners through water safety presentations, with 141 children also receiving survival swimming training.

From recognising potential dangers to learning how to float and move towards safety, these are skills that could one day save a life.

Together, we are building a safer relationship with water for the next generation.

Thank you to the Australian Government for helping make this possible.

Click the link to read full article: https://www.nsri.org.za/2026/10/australian-partnership-helps-nsri-bring-lifesaving-water-skills-
to-inland-children/

09/11/2026

NSRI Durban attended to two Medical Evacuation Operations. On Thursday Afternoon, 5 November, NSRI Durban duty crew were alerted by MRCC (Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre) to a maritime medical evacuation operation of a 39 year old Chinese male seafarer, with a medical complaint, from a 66 meter fishing vessel approaching towards Durban from deep sea On Friday at 17h30 NSRI Durban duty crew and Faith Med ambulance services attended at our NSRI Durban station 5 rescue base where we launched the NSRI rescue craft Alick Rennie, accompanied by NSRI MEX (Maritime Extrication) crew and Faith Med rescue paramedics.

NSRI Durban attended to two Medical Evacuation Operations.On Thursday Afternoon, 5 November, NSRI Durban duty crew were alerted by MRCC (Maritime Rescue…

08/11/2026

Congratulations to Ricardo on officially becoming a Trainee Crew member!

This is the beginning of an exciting journey filled with new challenges, valuable learning experiences and opportunities to grow.

Becoming part of the crew is a commitment that comes with dedication, teamwork and a willingness to step up when others need you.

We are so pleased to welcome you into this next chapter of your NSRI journey. May it be a rewarding one, and may you always find pride in being part of a team that makes a difference in the lives of others!

Welcome aboard, Ricardo! We are looking forward to seeing you grow and develop as part of our NSRI family!

08/11/2026

Congratulations, Chantelle!!

A huge congratulations on becoming a Trainee Crew Member! Your hard work, dedication and commitment have certainly not gone unnoticed, and this is such a well-deserved milestone in your NSRI journey.

It takes a special kind of person to put their hand up, take on new challenges and commit their time and energy to helping others. We are so proud of you and absolutely love having you as part of our NSRI family.

This is the start of an exciting new chapter, filled with learning opportunities, new experiences, challenges and plenty of memories along the way. We look forward to watching you grow, develop your skills and gain confidence as you take on this new role.

Thank you for being part of our team and for sharing in the passion and commitment that makes the NSRI family so special.

Keep up the amazing work, Chantelle! We are cheering you on every step of the way.

Welcome to the next chapter of your NSRI journey!

08/11/2026

NSRI – Onrus – Sunday, 8 November. A man assisted by a Good Samaritan using an NSRI pink rescue buoy

https://www.nsri.org.za/2026/11/nsri-onrus-sunday-8-november-a-man-assisted-by-a-good-samaritan-using-an-nsri-pink-rescue-buoy/

08/11/2026

https://www.nsri.org.za/2026/11/nsri-richards-bay-sunday-8-november-a-motor-yacht-assisted/

06/11/2026

🍷 R450 000 raised for the NSRI at the 28th Rotary W**e Auction

Last night, 140 guests gathered at the Lagoon Beach Hotel in Cape Town for the 28th annual Rotary W**e Auction, hosted by the Rotary Clubs of Newlands and Table Bay. With auctioneer Andrew Koch leading some spirited bidding on lots from leading South African w**e estates and w**emakers, the evening raised R450 000.

The funds will go towards a new JetRIB for our NSRI Gordons Bay volunteer crew. She is a fast-response inshore and surf rescue craft, and she will make a real difference in the Gordons Bay and Strand area.

“For 28 years your generosity has kept our volunteers well equipped and ready to save lives,” said NSRI CEO Mike Vonk.

Thank you to the Rotarians of Newlands and Table Bay, the participating w**e estates and w**emakers, Raka W**es, Vriesenhof W**es, XL Events, InHouse AV, Brice&Burnett, the owners of the superyacht Princess Emma, our Gordons Bay crew, Andrew Koch and the Lagoon Beach Hotel. And to every guest who raised a paddle: thank you. 💙



https://www.nsri.org.za/2026/11/28th-rotary-w**e-auction-raises-r450-000-for-the-nsri/

06/11/2026

We are excited to welcome the start of the 2026 FNB W**es2Whales today as the event’s official charity partner, bringing water safety awareness and drowning prevention to the riders and communities along the race route.

https://www.nsri.org.za/2026/11/nsri-celebrates-the-start-of-fnb-w**es2whales-with-water-safety-at-the-heart-of-the-ride/

29/10/2026

Big shout out to our newest top fans! 💎 Karen Durant, Anzeri Els, Marinda De B**r

Drop a comment to welcome them to our community,

22/10/2026

14/10/2026

Reminder...

🚨 REMINDER – OPEN DAY! 🚨

We hope to see you there!

Thinking about joining the NSRI? Come along to our Open Day and find out more about what we do, meet the team, and see how you can get involved.

And remember – we don’t only need Sea Crew!

Our Shore Crew are just as important and play a vital role in supporting our station and operations.

Whether you’re interested in being out on the water or helping behind the scenes, there’s a place for you in the NSRI family.

Come and have a chat with us – you might just discover that volunteering with the NSRI is exactly what you’ve been looking for.

Hope to see you there!

02/10/2026

🚨 REMINDER – OPEN DAY! 🚨

We hope to see you there!

Thinking about joining the NSRI? Come along to our Open Day and find out more about what we do, meet the team, and see how you can get involved.

And remember – we don’t only need Sea Crew!

Our Shore Crew are just as important and play a vital role in supporting our station and operations.

Whether you’re interested in being out on the water or helping behind the scenes, there’s a place for you in the NSRI family.

Come and have a chat with us – you might just discover that volunteering with the NSRI is exactly what you’ve been looking for.

Hope to see you there!

24/09/2026

🇿🇦 Happy Heritage Day from NSRI Station 20!

Today we celebrate the incredible diversity, cultures, traditions and people that make South Africa who we are.

For us at NSRI, heritage is also about community, compassion and serving one another. It is about people from different backgrounds coming together with one purpose — to help those in need and to keep our communities safe.

We are proud to be part of a South African family where ordinary people give their time, skills and hearts to make a difference. From our crews on the water to our shore crew supporting behind the scenes, every volunteer plays an important part.

Today, we celebrate our people, our coastline, our communities and the spirit of Ubuntu that brings us together.

From all of us at NSRI Station 20 Shelly Beach, we wish our volunteers, supporters, families and communities a very happy Heritage Day!

Proudly South African. Proudly NSRI. 🇿🇦❤️

24/09/2026

There’s something completely different about getting into the ocean when it’s pitch dark — no shoreline lights, no daylight, just the sound and movement of the sea around you.

As part of our night training, some of our crew got into the water to practise Help & Huddle — an essential survival technique used when people are in the water and need to stay together, conserve heat and support one another.

It’s one thing to learn the technique on land or during the day… but doing it in the ocean at night puts everything into perspective.

You quickly realise how important communication, trust, teamwork and staying calm are.

Training like this pushes us outside our comfort zones and helps prepare us for the real situations where these skills may be needed.

A huge well done to the crew who got into that dark, cold water and gave it their all!

Train in the conditions. Trust your crew. Be ready when it matters.