It’s fantastic to see some familiar faces returning to provide lifeguard services on Overstrand’s beaches, including our Blue Flag beaches, lagoons, and the public swimming pool in Hawston.
Our local lifeguards (or ‘homegrown boytjies,’ as they are affectionately known) on duty this season include Rodrigo Natus, Warren Fisher, Que Martin, Angelo Gillion, Jordan Gibson, William Roberts, Shaun Dee McCree, Menzi Ndovela, and Jaydon Jacobs.
They will be on duty every day from 09:00 – 18:00 over the holiday season.
The sea temperature is a pleasant 17°C today, and the beaches are already seeing plenty of visitors eager to enjoy the sunny weather.
Safety Tips for your time in the water:
* Swim between the red and yellow flags, as these mark the safe, supervised swimming areas. Avoid swimming outside of these flags, where there could be dangerous currents
* Always make sure lifeguards can see you when you’re in the water
* If you’re in trouble, raise your arm to signal the lifeguards and stay calm
* Only swim in areas where lifeguards are on duty and where signs indicate it is safe to do so
* Dispose of your rubbish properly and respectfully
For emergencies or distress calls regarding drownings, contact NSRI Hermanus: 082 990 5967 or NSRI Kleinmond: 063 699 2765.
Other accidents can be reported to the Municipality’s 24-hour Emergency Fire & Rescue number at 028 312 2400.
For day-to-day law enforcement complaints, phone 028 313 8996. For general enquiries or service delivery emergencies, please contact Overstrand’s Contact Centre at 028 313 8000/8111 or use the Citizen App for non-life-threatening service requests.
