NSRI

14/10/2026

Answer your phone… it could be us! 📞🎉

This Friday, 16 October, two lucky supporters will get a call they’ll never forget! We'll be announcing the winners of:

🚗 A brand-new Suzuki Jimny 5-door in our second Cars4Good draw.
💰 R150,000 in our second Monthly Giving Grand Prize draw.

Two incredible prizes. Two very happy winners. Could you be one of them? 🤞

Thank you to everyone who has entered. Every Cars4Good and Monthly Giving entry helps us continue building a water-safe nation.

Good luck!

14/10/2026

Five paddlers who became lost in dense fog off the Atlantic Seaboard on Tuesday, 13 October, are safe after a SafeTRX emergency alert from one of their group led NSRI crews to them 1.3 nautical miles off Clifton.

https://www.nsri.org.za/2026/10/5-paddlers-lost-in-dense-fog-safely-rescued-off-clifton/

14/10/2026

When Graham Howes’ family experienced the devastating loss of someone they loved, the NSRI’s efforts to find him left a lasting impression.

Now, that connection is helping create something that will carry Graham’s name forward.

Spirit of Graham Howes, a Gemini 5.5-metre rescue RIB being built for Station 16 Strandfontein, is expected to join the NSRI fleet later this year.

For a family whose lives were so closely connected to the ocean, it is a meaningful way to honour Graham’s memory: a rescue craft that will head out onto the water with a purpose, helping bring others safely home.

Read Graham’s story and find out more about the vessel being built in his honour: https://www.nsri.org.za/2026/09/in-memory-of-graham-howes-new-rescue-vessel-to-carry-his-legacy/

13/10/2026

https://www.nsri.org.za/2026/10/atlantic-seaboard-tuesday-13-october-5-paddlers-lost-in-dense-fog-have-been-safely-rescued/

13/10/2026

A Week of Life-Saving Missions: Every week, our volunteer rescue crews respond to emergencies across South Africa, from our coastlines to inland waters.
Here’s a look at some of the rescues, images, and moments from the past week that reflect their courage, skill, and unwavering commitment to saving lives. To read more incredible stories from the world of the NSRI, visit our news page here: https://www.nsri.org.za/news-stories

13/10/2026

NSRI Richards Bay volunteer crew assisted two foreign sailing yachts over Sunday and Monday. A British couple needed help getting their yacht across a shallow channel to the Zululand Yacht Club in strong winds, and a New Zealand couple were towed to safe moorings after their yacht’s motor failed in the harbour channel. Both crews and their yachts reached safety without incident.

12/10/2026

Twenty-four people. Ten countries. One shared goal: preventing drowning.

In September, lifesaving leaders from around the world came together at NSRI headquarters in Cape Town for the RNLI’s Leaders in Lifesaving course, co-hosted with the NSRI for the first time.

The week brought together organisations facing different challenges, but many of the same questions: how can we strengthen leadership, share knowledge and find better ways to prevent drowning?

Because the work to save lives does not stop at borders.

Read more about the course and the people working together to make our waters safer:
https://www.nsri.org.za/2026/09/ten-countries-one-goal-preventing-drowning/

11/10/2026

NSRI Kleinmond duty crew were activated following eyewitness reports of a drowning in progress at Kleinmond Main Beach Lagoon.
https://www.nsri.org.za/2026/10/nsri-kleinmond-responds-to-child-drowning-at-kleinmond-lagoon/

09/10/2026

Eight years ago, *Alick Rennie* became the first of a new generation of Offshore Rescue Craft to join the NSRI fleet.

Today, eight ORCs have been built, with the programme now complete.

The journey represents a significant investment in the future of maritime rescue, giving NSRI crews vessels designed to travel further offshore, operate in challenging conditions, and support increasingly demanding rescue operations.

From the first vessel to the last, the programme has built the capability needed to serve South Africa’s waters for decades to come.

Read the full story behind the fleet renewal programme: https://www.nsri.org.za/2026/09/looking-back-at-the-fleet-renewal-programme-that-began-with-alick-rennie/

09/10/2026

Two local men are safe and unhurt after NSRI St Lucia crew brought them ashore from a fishing ski-boat that suffered steering failure in the surf zone off Ingwe Beach on Monday, 5 October.

25/04/2026

Teaching the next generation
On Friday, 24 April our station had the pleasure to host the gr 4 class of Stulting Primary school. Arries taught the learners about water safety, rip currents, CPR, what to do in an emergency situation. We are grateful to show then what NSRI is about & it was so much fun interacting with the learners.

19/04/2026

Doing what we do best - medivac

07/03/2026

to spreading the Christmas joy on the canals. Loving what we do🎅🏻🤶🏻

30/01/2026

Rescue 21 on her way to a medivac

20/01/2026

Doing our bit to help the community with the devastating fires we had that started on 8 Jan and lasted for 7 days!
A big shout out and thanks to the community and volunteers, from donating supplies to fighting the flames. Working together as a team to save properties and minimising the destruction, what a valiant effort.
We salute you.

11/01/2026

09/01/2026

Detailed list of donations needed

09/01/2026

Some of our team at 21 have been responding to call outs at sea and fire fighting on land.
We share this information as it involves all emergency services.
Public are encouraged to drop off donations for the fire fighters at St Francis Bay Fire Station and at 22 Eatery.

Some donations could include
Towels
Non alcoholic face wipes
Lip balm NOT Vaseline (petroleum based)
Eye drops
Energy bars
Water
Rehydration sachets
Burn shield
Heat proof (welding gloves)
N95 masks
A list of needs are detailed on Municipality socials

PUBLIC NOTICE
FIRE UPDATE
9 January 2026 | 17:15

After a gruelling day, our firefighters remain on the ground, working tirelessly to contain and extinguish multiple fires across the region.

The following updates are noted:

Additional air resources have been deployed. Three aircraft are currently providing much-needed aerial support to ground crews.

Sporadic flare-ups continue to occur across affected areas.

The fire at Vlakteplaas remains out of control, with flames reaching significant heights. Two aircraft, together with firefighters on the ground, are actively combating the blaze. Firefighters will continue working through the night at this location.

At the Kromme River, firefighters are actively engaged in containment and suppression efforts under challenging conditions.

The fire at Paradise Beach flared up earlier but has since been brought under control.

The fire at Zuurbron, advancing towards Hankey behind the mountain range, is currently being managed by response teams.

Between Humansdorp and Jeffreys Bay—between the N2 and R102—two firefighting teams, supported by local farmers, are working to contain and extinguish the fire.

Aerial support will continue to douse fires for as long as daylight permits and will resume again at first light tomorrow.

Electricity supply to St Francis Bay, Oyster Bay, and Cape St Francis has been fully restored.

We extend our sincere gratitude to all those who continue to support the firefighting efforts, including farmers, community members, and businesses.

Further updates will be communicated as the situation develops.

09/01/2026

IMPORTANT NOTICE – MARINE ANIMAL STRANDINGS (Kouga Coastline)
Due to the current fire situation in the Kouga area, we ask the public to please use the following contact number for any seal or marine animal strandings along the Kouga coastline until further notice.

📞 Kouga Emergency Contact (today): 067 108 1510
Please do not approach stranded animals. Keep a safe distance, keep dogs on a leash, and keep children well clear.
Your cooperation helps ensure the safety of both the public and marine wildlife during this time.

We will provide updates as the situation changes.

09/01/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE - AERIAL FIREFIGHTING

9 January 2026 - 10:15

As fires rage across our region, firefighting choppers are working tirelessly, to douse hotspots with precision to keep our communities safe.

Please stay alert, follow safety instructions, and keep our emergency teams in your thoughts as they battle the blaze from both air and ground.