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How a shared vision between two clubs is strengthening lifesaving across Cape Town Every club has something to teach. Every community has something to offer. Separated by 51.2 kilometres, Clifton Surf Lifesaving Club and Macassar Surf Lifesaving Club call two very different coastlines home. One is shaped by the cold, powerful waters of the Atlantic Seaboard, the other by the

Quantifying the Value of Saving Lives As Clifton Surf Lifesaving Club enters its 70th year of service, leadership and drowning prevention, the Club has launched its most comprehensive seasonal report to date — the 2025–2026 Impact, Patrol & Education Report. For the first time in the Club’s history, the report formally measures the social and economic value generated through Clifton’s

How Volunteer Clifton Lifeguards Generate Millions in Public Safety Value on Cape Town’s Beaches Every summer, thousands of people arrive at Clifton’s beaches chasing freedom, sunshine and the ocean. Few ever realise how much unseen work goes into keeping those beaches safe. Behind every calm beach day is a team of volunteer lifesavers preventing drownings before they happen, responding to

Clifton, Cape Town – Clifton Surf Lifesaving Club is proud to announce the launch of its innovative “BeachSafe Tracker,” a first-of-its-kind system in Africa designed to capture and quantify the life-saving work performed by volunteer lifeguards beyond the number of rescues. While rescues are often seen as the ultimate measure of success, the reality is that the most meaningful work

Clifton, Cape Town — This past holiday season, while families splashed under the sunny skies of our beautiful beaches, the real champions were the lifeguards monitoring the waves. With their sun-kissed skin, bright red swimsuits, and unwavering commitment, these guardians of the shore turned out to be our ultimate safety nets, ready to spring into action at a moment’s notice.

Official Rescue Report: Clifton 4th BeachDate: 23rd November 2025Time of Incident: 09:17Location: Between Clifton 4th BeachResponding Lifeguards: Leon Walther-Kotze, Isabella Greenfield, Dr Jonathan Wicht, Pia Weakly, Hannah McClelland, Darryl Lindt, Daniel Lubbe. Paramedic support was provided by Netcare 911, ER24 and Taurus.Conditions: Windy, approximately 40 km/h with gusts exceeding 70 km/h from a south-south-easterly direction. At 09:17 on Sunday the

This week on Early Breakfast with Africa Melane, CapeTalk shone a well-deserved spotlight on one of South Africa’s most inspiring lifesaving athletes: Amica de Jager. In a thoughtful conversation guided by fitness presenter and mental fitness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen, listeners were taken through Amica’s remarkable journey — one rooted deeply in community, mentorship, and a lifelong commitment to

Official Rescue Report: Clifton 4th BeachDate: 9 November 2025Time of Incident: Approximately 10:30 a.m.Location: Between Clifton 3rd and 4th BeachesResponding Lifeguards: Emily Roff, Tyler Ernstzen, Bailey Senekal, Jenna Loubser, Tanner Gorille, Jack Allot, Sylvie Gorille, and Jay Van TonderPatient: 19-year-old maleConditions: Mild with small waves, a light onshore breeze, and relatively few beachgoers present. At approximately 10:30 a.m. on 9

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: This commitment comes to life in our 2024–2025 Patrol, Education and Development Report, now in its third

Twelve years ago, an eight-year-old Savannah Voigt stood on the sands of Clifton Beach for the first time, drawn in by the energy and excitement of lifesaving. Introduced to the sport by her neighbours, the Ingpens and the Lowes, Savannah quickly fell in love with the club and the community. What started as a fun weekend activity soon became a

At just 19 years old, Samuel Booysen has already etched his name into lifesaving history. From humble beginnings as a teenager at Monwabisi Lifeasaving Club discovering the sport to becoming a Junior World Champion in Flags and clinching bronze in the Open Beach Sprints at the 2024 World Championships, his journey is a testament to hard work, faith, and an

Lifesaving offers more than just competition; it’s a community that fosters growth and development. For Sabina Lawrie, it’s become a platform where she can evolve as both an athlete and mentor. At just 25, the former Surfski Junior World Champion has found a home at Clifton Surf Lifesaving Club, where she balances competing, coaching, and mentoring, all while guiding the