NSRI

24/06/2026

Congratulations to Ashnie Govender, the winner of our Peninsula Hotel Competition. We hope you enjoy your getaway! Thank you to all those who entered!

24/06/2026

After years of planning, fundraising and hard work, there was a moment of silence as Rescue 4 finally entered her new home for the very first time. ⚓💙

For the volunteers at NSRI Station 4, Mykonos, this wasn’t just about a rescue boat; it was about every life that would one day be saved because of it.

And aboard Rescue 4 are the names of loved ones honoured through the Celebrate a Life campaign, making this vessel deeply personal for the families and crew connected to her mission.

Because behind every rescue craft is a story of people coming together to protect lives at sea.

See more: https://www.nsri.org.za/2026/05/rescue-4s-major-milestone-and-the-names-behind-it/

22/06/2026

While most people prepare for winter by staying indoors, NSRI crews prepare to head straight into the storms. 🌧️🌊

Across South Africa, rescue stations are reinforcing bases, adapting training and preparing equipment for the winter sea, flooding and freezing conditions.

From storm barriers built to hold back the sea, to volunteers training through cold nights and rough waters, every preparation is made for one reason, so help is ready when someone needs it most.

Because winter doesn’t stop emergencies. And it doesn’t stop the NSRI either. 💙

See more: https://www.nsri.org.za/2026/05/how-nsri-stations-are-preparing-for-winter/

19/06/2026

Congratulations to Nokwazi Ngcobo, Sonja Claassen and Norman Aphane, the three lucky winners of our Father's Day Giveaway!

Thank you to everyone who entered.

We would also like to wish all the dads, grandfathers and father figures a very Happy Father's Day.

18/06/2026

Built for real South African winters. 🌧️❄️

The NSRI’s new winter range wasn’t designed in a boardroom; it was shaped by rescue volunteers who work in harsh weather and dangerous conditions.

From fully waterproof jackets to heavy-duty dry bags, every item is made to handle the cold, wind and rain while supporting the NSRI’s lifesaving work around South Africa.

Because when you wear NSRI gear, you’re not only protecting yourself from the elements, you’re helping protect lives, too. 💙

SHOP NOW: https://shop.searescue.org.za/collections/new

16/06/2026

Behind every rescue boat is a community of people who make saving lives possible. ⚓💙

NSRI Station 14 in Plettenberg Bay recently blessed three rescue vessels, a powerful moment honouring not only the boats themselves, but the volunteers, families, sponsors and supporters behind every rescue.

From seasoned crew members dedicating decades of service, to children proudly watching their parents launch, the day was a reminder that rescue is never the work of one person alone.

Because every rescue starts long before the emergency call comes in.

See more: https://www.nsri.org.za/2026/05/nsri-station-14-celebrates-major-boat-blessing-in-plett/

12/06/2026

A Suzuki Jimny can take you almost anywhere. But this one could help save lives first. 🚙💙

Every Cars4Good ticket helps fund NSRI rescue crews, lifeguards, drowning prevention programmes, and marine animal rescues across South Africa.

That means more rescue boats on the water.
More children taught water safety.
More help when emergencies happen.

And while a lucky winner drives away in a Jimny, every entry helps the NSRI continue showing up 24/7 for communities in need.

Because this is more than a competition, it’s a chance to be part of something that saves lives.

Buy Tickets: https://www.nsri.org.za/support-us/nsri-car-2026/

11/06/2026

While NSRI crews and lifeguards are out saving lives, we have a team raising funds to support their efforts. The purpose of this role is to generate donations and build relationships with donors at venues, in person, for the NSRI. If you are goal oriented, a self-starter and have excellent communication skills we’d love to consider you for our dynamic the team.

The National Sea Rescue Institute is a charity staffed by volunteers who are on call 24/7. Our mission is to save lives on South African waters.

11/06/2026

Imagine watching someone drown just metres from shore… and having nothing that floats to throw to them. 💔

That was the heartbreaking reality at Sodwana Bay after a Pink Rescue Buoy had been stolen from its post.

These bright pink buoys are more than equipment; they are lifesavers. To date, they’ve helped save 250 lives across South Africa, without harming rescuers.

Every buoy sponsored and protected gives someone a fighting chance when seconds matter most.

Help us keep hope within reach. 🎀🌊

Donate Today: https://www.nsri.org.za/support-us/alainkahn/

See more: https://www.nsri.org.za/2026/05/tragic-drowning-highlights-the-importance-of-pink-rescue-buoys/

10/06/2026

For children, learning about water safety is not a luxury; it’s a lifesaving skill. 🌊

Thanks to a new partnership supporting the NSRI’s Drowning Prevention Programme in Richards Bay, thousands of children from under-resourced communities will now receive free Survival Swimming and Water Safety Education.

Children will learn how to float, breathe, call for help and survive unexpected situations in the water, skills that could one day save their lives, or someone else’s.

Because every child deserves the chance to come home safely. 💙

Donate Today: https://www.nsri.org.za/support-us/alainkahn/