Reinhardt Drewel Foundation SA - RDF SA

24/10/2026

Hou kinders veilig in en rondom water..🌊🧸

Jou optrede:

✔Kinders mag nooit sonder volwasse toesig swem nie. Waarsku kinders ook teen hardloop, eet en wild speel langs en in die swembad.

✔Die swembad moet omhein en toegemaak wees met SABS goedgekeurde net.

✔Ondersoek vakansieverblyf en wanneer onbekende huise besoek word vir alle watergevare.

✔Wanneer jy oor swemmende kinders waak, mag jy nie toelaat dat enigiets jou aandag aftrek nie. Moet nooit onder die invloed van alkohol na kinders omsien of swem nie.

✔Leer hoe om KPR te doen. Onthou enige poging is beter as geen. Weet wat om te doen in 'n noodgeval.

✔Maak seker dat enige houer wat water bv. reenwater opgegaar het dadelik leeggemaak en verwyder word.

✔Leer jou kind waterveiligheid en om altyd te vra voor hy/sy gaan swem en nooit af te dwaal of alleen te swem nie, ongeag van haar/sy swemvermoeë of ouderdom, en nooit te duik of spring in onbekende water nie, of wanneer daar mense in die pad is nie.

✔En die bure/vriende se swembad? As die veiligheidsmaatreëls nie na wense is nie, maak seker jou kinders kan nie daar uitkom nie!

✔As jou kinders bedags by ’n oppasser tuisbly, maak seker sy kan swem en dat sy al die veiligheidsmaatreëls verstaan en dat sy opgelei word in KPR.

Nog wenke
✔Moet nooit jong kinders alleen of in die toesig van 'n ander kind (ouer boetie of sussie) laat in die bad of naby ander water gevare nie.
Ignoreer die telefoon en deurklokkie, of neem jou kind saam.

✔Gebruik ’n nie-gly rubber matjie in die bad.

✔Toilette moet met ’n veiligheidsknippie toe gehou word.

✔Maak die bad, emmers en klein plasswembadjies dadelik leeg as jy klaar is, stoor weg van kinders en moet dit nie laat rondstaan nie.

✔Sorg dat jou visdammetjie ook beveilig is met 'n net.

✔Maak seker die tuinier verstaan ook die belangrikheid van waterveiligheid sodat hy nie die swembadhekkie ooplaat of die net verwyder nie.

✔Sorg dat kinders nie toegang het tot die jacuzzi nie.

✔As julle naby ’n rivier, vlei of dam woon, maak seker jou tuin is omhein sodat die kinders nie by die waterbron kan kom nie.

✔Dra lewensreddings baadjies op 'n boot sowel as in en om natuurlike water (riviere, damme ens.).

✔Hou jou kinders dop op die strand en moenie swem waar daar nie lewensredders aan diens is nie. Swem tussen die rooi en geel vlaggies.

✔Leer noodnommers uit jou kop en maak seker dat wieookal jou kinders oppas ook die nommers ken en weet wat om in ’n noodgeval te doen..

Saam kan ons kosbare lewens red!

Verdrinking is voorkombaar..

11/09/2026

Drowning takes seconds to happen..
The time it takes (2-5 minutes) to respond to a text, answer the phone, sign for a packet at the door is enough to have a child submerged with fatal outcome.

Never leave children alone or in the care of other children in or around water. Be alert and present at all times or assign a responsible adult to CONSTANTly supervise children especially when you are visiting other homes or have visitors and can easily be distracted.

Drowning is preventable.. are you watching?

Know how to perform CPR. Any attempt is better than none at all.

10/08/2026

Never underestimate the power of water. Safe can become unsafe in a moment. Know how to perform and NEVER swim or supervise children in & around water under the influence of alcohol.
Always have a responsible designated person to supervise kids in and around water especially when you have visitors.
Drowning happens quickly and often silently without any warning signs.
Drowning is preventable. Are YOU watching?

25/07/2026

Some of the quietest moments can be the most dangerous.

Drowning is often silent. It doesn't look like it does in the movies. There are no loud cries for help or dramatic splashing. It can happen in as little as 60 seconds, even in 3cm of water, and it can happen when caring adults are only a few steps away.

Every child deserves the chance to grow up safely. Every parent deserves to know that a few simple precautions can save a life.

💙 Never leave a child unattended near water, not even for a moment.
💙 Designate a responsible adult as the dedicated "Water Watcher."
💙 Empty buckets, paddling pools, and containers immediately after use.
💙 Install secure barriers around pools and keep gates self-closing and self-latching.
💙 Never leave a baby or toddler in the care of another child.
💙 Learn CPR it could make the difference between life and death while waiting for emergency services.

Drowning is one of the leading causes of preventable death in young children, but together, through awareness, education, and constant supervision, these tragedies can be prevented.

Let's always choose vigilance over distraction.
Let's prioritize prevention over heartbreak.
Let's protect the little lives entrusted to our care...

23/07/2026

July 25th is World Drowning Prevention Day, with this year’s theme focused on Uniting to Turn the Tide. The World Health Organization has released a campaign toolkit with ready-to-use messaging and materials to support local outreach and awareness. A global webinar will be held on July 28 highlighting progress and partnership opportunities in drowning prevention. Explore the available resources here: https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-drowning-prevention-day

Drowning is preventable... are you watching?

24/04/2026

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Daniël Janse van Rensburg het in 'n swembad geval. Hy veg tans vir sy lewe en word as deel van die behandeling afgekoel.

03/04/2026

Constant adult supervision is the most important safety measure to prevent childhood . . more water safety tips:

Your swimming pool
Your swimming pool needs to be totally fenced in with a gate that automatically shuts and locks. Insist on SABS specifications and check that the lock is child-proof. Ensure there isn't a pot plant or tree that kids can use to clamber over the fence. Don't get into the habit of leaving or propping the gate open.

Ask your gardener and visitors to keep the gate shut at all times. The pool net or sail should always be fitted whenever no one is swimming. Understand how to use it properly and get it serviced according to the manufacturer's requirements.

Your actions
Although a multi-layer drowning prevention approach and swimming lessons are very important, they don't offer drown-proof protection. So never rely on lessons or inflatable pool toys, rings, arm bands or pool noodles to protect your child.

Teach your children self-rescue skills: To float and reach the side in his/her everyday clothes without aid.

Children should never be allowed to swim or play around the pool without adult supervision.
Also warn your children against playing rough in or around the pool. When supervising children in the pool, don't allow anything to distract you. Never leave toys in the pool or area to attract children unnecessarily.

Learn how to do CPR. Remember any attempt is better than none at all! Teach your child never to dive or jump into unknown waters, or when there are people in the way.
. What about the neighbour's swimming pool? If safety measures aren't in place there, ensure your children can't get to it.

If your children stay with a nanny during the day, ensure she can swim, understand all safety measures and is trained in first aid and performing .

More tips
Inspect holiday accommodation for water hazards and teach children never to wander off alone. A child should never swim alone and parents should never supervise children in or around water under the influence of alcohol.

Never leave children alone in the bath tub. Ignore the phone or door bell, or take your child along. Use a slip mat in the tub. Use a safety clip on toilets to keep it closed. Empty bath tubs, buckets and plastic splash pools immediately when you're done, and don't let them lie around.

Make sure your fish dam is child-proof. Make sure your gardener understands the importance of water safety and doesn't leave the gate open or remove the pool net. Ensure children don't have access to the jacuzzi and cover it when not in use.

If you live near a stream, dam or vlei, fence in your garden so your children can't access the water source. Always use a life jacket when you sail in a boat or go rock fishing.

Watch your kids on the beach and don't swim if there aren't lifeguards on duty. If there are follow safety instructions and only swim between the red and yellow flags.

Learn emergency numbers off by heart and ensure that whoever looks after your children also knows the numbers as well as what to do in case of an emergency.

Drowning is preventable... are you watching??