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Take the plunge for NSRI Winter Solstice swim challenge
NSRI is calling on South Africans to brave the cold and join the 2026 Winter Solstice Swim on 21 June to raise funds for lifesaving rescue operations.
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Global fuel price surge puts pressure on NSRI rescue operations
Rising global fuel prices are putting pressure on NSRI operations, affecting training, readiness and vital water safety programmes.
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Quick action by NSRI saves drifting yacht from destruction
NSRI crews refloated a drifting yacht in False Bay after strong winds snapped its moorings, preventing damage in a precise high-tide rescue.
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NSRI rescues sailor and paddlers in double emergency near Simon’s Town
NSRI Simon’s Town crews rescued a stranded sailor and two paddlers in separate incidents off Cape Point, ensuring everyone returned safely.
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Quick-thinking locals rescue teenagers from Kommetjie surf
A Kommetjie barista and a Good Samaritan rescued two teenagers caught in rip currents using NSRI pink rescue buoys at Kommetjie Beach.
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NSRI urges caution as full moon spring tide raises risks
This alignment of the sun, moon, and Earth strengthens the gravitational pull on the oceans, producing more extreme tidal conditions that will continue to affect coastal areas.
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NSRI expands Emergency Operations Centre in Cape Town
The NSRI has expanded its Emergency Operations Centre where advanced systems now allow for faster, more efficient coastal rescue coordination.
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