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The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) Table Bay station responded to a call for assistance after a local sailing yacht experienced mechanical failure near Robben Island on Monday, April 6.
NEWS

NSRI Table Bay successfully rescues yacht near Robben Island

On April 6, the NSRI Table Bay station sprang into action, rescuing a local yacht stranded near Robben Island, showcasing their commitment to maritime safety.

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
An extensive air, sea, and shoreline search by the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) and City of Cape Town emergency services failed to locate an unidentified man reported to have drowned at Cosy Bay, Oudekraal, on Sunday, February 2.
OUDEKRAAL

Urgent search efforts for missing man following drowning at Oudekraal Beach

An extensive search by the NSRI and emergency services continues for a missing man presumed drowned at Oudekraal Beach, as authorities urge the public for any information.

  • Fouzia van der Fort
2 min read
Nicolette Tilley witnessed the rescue team bring down the body of the base jumper at Table Mountain on Monday, January 5
BASE

Tragic base jumping accident claims life on Table Mountain

A tragic base-jumping accident on Table Mountain resulted in a man's death, prompting a multi-agency rescue operation and raising safety concerns among the public.

  • Tara Isaacs
2 min read
50 firefighters from SANParks, the City of Cape Town Fire & Rescue Services, Volunteer Wildfire Services (VWS), and Working on Fire (WoF) are actively tackling the blaze near Hely Hutchinson Avenue in Bakoven, Camps Bay.
CAPE

Fires rage in Camps Bay and Cape Town CBD

Firefighters are urgently battling two significant fire incidents in Cape Town today, as strong winds complicate their efforts. The most critical blaze is raging on the mountain…

  • Tara Isaacs
2 min read
Authors, Dave Murray from Plumstead and Brian Ingpen from Tokai, with Lee Botti from Onrus.
MARITIME

Brian Ingpen’s book explores South Africa's supertugs

Maritime historian Brian Ingpen and sailor David Murray launch 'South Africa Supertugs', a captivating exploration of legendary supertugs John Ross and Wolraad Woltemade, filled…

  • Karen Watkins
1 min read
The City's Fire and Rescue Services responded to an accident in Bantry Bay on Sunday after a drunk driver hit two joggers. The female jogger was flung over the barrier wall and was airlifted to road level by crane
SEA POINT

Drunk driving is 'as good as murder'

Two joggers were flung over road barrier during a crash in Bantry Bay over the weekend.

  • Tamlynne Thompson
5 min read