Three children were rescued from rip currents at Monwabisi Beach after NSRI crews spotted them while returning from an earlier emergency call.
Two men drowned near Mnandi Beach and a swimmer was rescued from a rip current at Monwabisi in separate incidents attended by NSRI Strandfontein.
On the eve of Mandela Day, the NSRI honours more than 1 500 volunteers and highlights how people of all ages can help save lives around South Africa’s waters.
One teenager remains missing and four are recovering in hospital after being caught in rip currents at Monwabisi Beach on Saturday.