water safety

Cape Town’s Summer Safety Net: How 200 m of Beach Becomes a Lifesaving Machine

Cape Town turns its beaches into super safe playgrounds for summer! They have a special "Safe Zone" with lifeguards always…

2 weeks ago

Western Cape 2025/26 Summer Readiness Initiative

The Western Cape is getting ready for summer 2025/26 with a big plan to keep everyone safe. They're watching out…

2 weeks ago

Cape Town’s Easter Extravaganza: A Symphony of Fun, Learning and Safety

Cape Town is gearing up for a funfilled Easter school break, with libraries and recreational centers transformed into exciting playgrounds…

2 years ago

Exploring the Intersecting Worlds of Lifeguarding, Law Enforcement and Conservation: A Case Study of City Lifeguards, SAPS and SANParks Rangers

In a groundbreaking initiative, City lifeguards, SAPS, and SANParks rangers have come together to improve water safety protocols and strengthen…

2 years ago

A Reflection on Water Safety Amidst an Increasing Number of Drownings

Twelve lives were lost to drowning between December 2023 and January 2024, with an additional 25 individuals barely escaping the…

2 years ago

The National Sea Rescue Institute’s Campaign to Prevent Drowning in South Africa

The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) has been making remarkable progress in the fight against drowning incidents in South Africa.…

2 years ago

The Need for Vigilance and Awareness in Response to the Cholera Outbreak in South Africa

Cholera is a highly contagious waterborne illness that has recently emerged as a pressing concern for health authorities in South…

2 years ago

The NSRI Pink Rescue Buoy Initiative: A Groundbreaking Innovation

Not all heroes wear capes, but sometimes they carry a Pink Rescue Buoy. The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) developed…

3 years ago