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In August this year NSRI rescue organisation service in South Africa achieved a record number of 120,000 swimming lessons taught across all 9 provinces – a huge achievement for this non-profit organisation.

Ninety percent of global drowning deaths happen in South Africa.

- Edited by Bev Mortimer -The National Sea Rescue Institute’s Survival Swimming Pools are not only a first in South Africa but also in the world.These swimming pools are built inside a specially equipped shipping container, which can be transported and installed anywhere in the country, in the right conditions. And the first two of…

-Edited by Bev Mortimer- Residents of a rural community in the Eastern Cape of South Africa recently celebrated the awarding of certificates to 67 locals who have completed the NSRI’s Survival Swimming training. Locals celeb rating receiving certificates after learning how to swim through the NSRI's swimming training initiatives - Photo supplied In Tombo and…

Cape town, south africa - A red shipping container lies in a school playground in a small South African town. The imposing steel structure has an unexp

Deaths from drowning are a 'huge public health issue' rooted in historical inequalities, rescue expert says; containers are being used to teach kids how to float

A red shipping container lies in a school playground in a small South African town.

Drowning is a serious public health concern. Low, and middle income countries are the most affected by drowning, as they carry 90% of the global drowning burden.

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Drowning is a serious public health concern.