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Bloubergstrand resident rescues swimmer for second time
Bloubergstrand resident Peter Rietveld turned a coffee stop into a rescue, saving the same swimmer caught in strong currents for a second time.
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Teenager missing, four rescued after Monwabisi Beach rip current incident
One teenager remains missing and four are recovering in hospital after being caught in rip currents at Monwabisi Beach on Saturday.
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Search ends in tragedy as missing fisherman found dead
The body of a 73-year-old fisherman missing near Herolds Bay has been recovered at Swartvlei; police continue investigating the incident.
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City and NSRI respond to growing seal rabies concern
Rabies cases among Cape fur seal in Cape Town raise concern, prompting safety measures as authorities urge vigilance despite mostly calm beach conditions.
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NSRI warns of spring tide hazards over Easter holiday
NSRI warns of strong spring tides over Easter weekend, bringing higher waves, stronger currents and increased risks for swimmers, anglers and hikers.
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NSRI and Western Cape Scouts create future rescuers
A new NSRI and Scouts partnership equips youth with lifesaving skills, with 192 volunteers advancing from training to active community service.
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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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WATCH | Sand-clogged coastal road needs urgent rehabilitation
Sand has covered large parts of Lukannon Drive in Strandfontein, blocking emergency services and trapping vehicles for over 10 years.
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John Flanigan’s legacy lives on after tragic sea kayaking accident
John Flanigan, 80, a beloved ocean sportsman and founder of Topaz Swim Buddies, tragically died after a sea kayaking incident off Bloubergstrand.
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NSRI launches national Cars4Good fundraiser after surge in festive rescues
Following one of its busiest festive seasons on record, the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) has launched Cars4Good 2026, a nationwide fundraising campaign in partnership with Suzuki Auto South Africa,…
