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Five kayakers rescued from dense fog off Cape Town’s Atlantic Seaboard
Five kayakers, including three German tourists, were rescued off Cape Town after becoming disorientated in dense fog and suffering mild hypothermia
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Graham Howes’ family finds hope in the wake of tragedy
After losing Graham Howes at sea in September 2025, his family is creating a lasting legacy through a rescue boat dedicated to saving lives.
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Summer season: How the NSRI is preparing for El Niño
The NSRI is preparing for a hotter, drier summer, with increased drowning risks, water shortages and extreme weather among its key concerns.
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Camps Bay Tidal Pool drowning claims life of 8-year-old
An eight-year-old Bellville boy drowned at the Camps Bay Tidal Pool while visiting with his family on the last day of the school holidays.
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Cape Town man dies after bodyboarding accident at Kenton-on-Sea, Port Alfred
A Cape Town has died after getting into difficulty while bodyboarding at Kenton-on-Sea, despite rescue efforts by good Samaritans and emergency services.
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Two paddlers survive dramatic sea rescue off Cape Peninsula coast
Two experienced paddlers recover after a dramatic NSRI Simon’s Town rescue, surviving a two-hour battle with severe hypothermia in rough seas.
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Greytown man swept out to sea during Richards Bay beach outing
Search teams are continuing efforts to find a 24-year-old Greytown man who disappeared after being swept out to sea at Alkantstrand in Richards Bay.
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Tragedy in Plettenberg Bay as toddler drowns after falling into stormwater reservoir
A local community is in mourning after a three-year-old toddler tragically lost his life after falling into a storm water reservoir pond in New Horizons.
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Free survival swimming lessons equip Muizenberg children with lifesaving skills
Free NSRI survival swimming lessons at Muizenberg Pool teach children vital water safety skills while volunteers help prevent drownings.
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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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