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Family asks community’s help in finding man swept out to sea
The family of Belhar man Slade van der Walt, swept out to sea while rescuing a swimmer at Strand Beach, has appealed for help in the search for him.
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Body found after two men went missing at sea
A man’s body has been recovered after two men drowned at Strand Beach, with an investigation and formal identification by the family under way.
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Mystery remains after multiple flares seen off Duynefontein
At least 15 mystery flares spotted off Duynefontein last week sparked an extensive sea search, but no vessel or people in distress were found.
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Bloubergstrand surfer dies after collapsing in surf
A 54-year-old Plattekloof man died after collapsing while surfing at Bloubergstrand Beach in Table View on Saturday morning.
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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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Winter swimmers make a splash for NSRI’s lifesaving mission
Brave swimmers and enthusiastic supporters turned out for NSRI Station 18’s Solstice Swim, raising funds while celebrating community spirit and lifesaving work.
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Missing windsurf paddler found alive after extensive Blouberg search
A paddler reported missing off Bloubergstrand was rescued after a major search operation and treated for hypothermia before being taken to hospital.
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Western Cape premier thanks NSRI volunteers for flood response
Premier Alan Winde visited the NSRI Volunteer Support Centre to thank crews who rescued dozens of flood-stranded residents across the Western Cape.
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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.
