Clifton Lifesaving’s 2024–2025 Patrol, Education and Development Report
At Clifton Surf Lifesaving Club (CSLC), our mission is clear:
To serve communities through the world-class delivery of water safety, drowning prevention and lifesaving sport programmes by developing servant leaders whose purpose is to grow and develop others.
Each season, we strive to:
- Maintain zero preventable drownings
- Expand our reach beyond 4th Beach
- Provide accessible water safety education
- Create safe and engaging learning environments
- Strengthen Cape Town’s resilience to drowning
This commitment comes to life in our 2024–2025 Patrol, Education and Development Report, now in its third year. This year’s report has evolved to showcase not only our operational achievements but also our growing community engagement and development initiatives. Download the Clifton Lifesaving 24-25 report, here.
Celebrating a Season of Impact and Growth
In the past season, our dedicated volunteers delivered lifesaving services with professionalism and passion. Key highlights include:
- 0 drownings recorded
- 16 rescues
- 66 incidents attended
- 6,540 hours of voluntary patrol duty over 59 days
- 878 individual sign-ins by lifeguards
These outcomes reflect our relentless focus on keeping Cape Town’s beaches safe and supporting the broader mission of Lifesaving South Africa.
Lifesaving Education and Leadership Development
Education and training are the cornerstones of our work. This year, we achieved:
- 88 new awards (a 32.9% increase from the previous season)
- 86 lifeguard retests
- 39 Junior Lifeguard (JLA) Awards
- 48 Lifeguard Awards and upgrades, including one for our colleagues at Macassar Surf Lifesaving Club
- 10 new Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) qualifications
These results underline our commitment to building pathways for individuals to grow their skills and leadership in lifesaving.
Community and Partnerships at the Heart
This report celebrates the many people and partners who share our purpose. It features:
- A foreword by Dhaya Sewduth, President of Lifesaving South Africa
- A letter from Christine Kennedy, Chairperson of Lifesaving Cape Town
- Stories of education and development initiatives with organisations like Macassar Surf Lifesaving Club, Canada’s Women’s 7s Rugby Team, Camps Bay Scouts and Junior Medics
- Strong collaborations with community partners who share the same goals like the NSRI, Clifton CID, and the City of Cape Town
- Reflections from our valued sponsors—Velocity Trade, PKF, and DHL—who help make this work possible
Together, these contributions create a holistic, community-driven movement that reaches beyond the sand and surf.
Download the Report
This season’s report is more than statistics—it is a testament to the dedication, skill, and heart of our volunteer lifeguards and the broader Clifton community.
Download the Clifton Lifesaving 24-25 report, here.
If you’d like to get involved in the coming season, we welcome you to join us. Whether you’re interested in lifeguard training, nipper courses, volunteering, or partnership opportunities, there is a place for you in our mission. Contact info@cliftonsurf.co.za to start your journey.
Clifton Surf Lifesaving Club—serving our community, protecting our coastline, and developing the current and next generation of lifesavers.