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Lifesaving South Africa

Lifesaving South Africa is SA's peak water safety, drowning and rescue authority.
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MISSION

LSA is the National Association for Lifeguarding and Lifesaving Sport in South Africa. In these roles LSA leads, supports, and partners with national and international organisations committed to drowning prevention, water safety supervision, emergency response and sport.

VISION

Lifesaving South Africa is the national authority in the effort to prevent drowning.

our motto

Vigilance and Service.

Values and Goals of Lifesaving South Africa

Lifesaving South Africa is an internationally renowned lifesaving organisation.

Lifesaving South Africa is the National Leader and Advocate for best practices in medical, educational and rescue issues in lifesaving and lifeguarding. Form alliances to advocate and implement strategies to reduce the drowning of all, with specific emphasis on children. Increase the participation in Lifesaving Sport.
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our values

In the spirit of lifesaving, Lifesaving South Africa believes in the core values of Volunteerism, Humanitarian Principles, Tolerance and Acceptance for all, Equity through diversity, Evidence Based Learning, Friendship and Camaraderie.

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membership and rescue stats

MICRO NIPPERS (3-7) MALE
MICRO NIPPERS (3-7) FEMALE
NIPPERS (8-13) MALE
NIPPERS (8-13) FEMALE
Juniors (14-15) MALE
JUNIORS (14-15) FEMALE
SENIOR (16+) MALE
SENIOR (16+) FEMALE
MEMBERS WITHOUT AWARDS MALE
MEMBERS WITHOUT AWARDS FEMALE
Rescues 2024/2025
Rescues to date
First Aid 2024/2025

Latest events

Upcoming events calendar

DHL Lifesaving SA National Championships – Thursday, 26 March – Wednesday, 1 April 2026!

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Lifesaving World Championships 2026 – Programme Announcement: Port Elizabeth, Nelson Mandela Bay – 25 November – 13 December 2026

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DHL Lifesaving South Africa Heads to Swansea! This marvellous event is set to take off from the 10th to the 13th of July.

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The LSA Lifeline is the member database used by Lifesaving South Africa to maintain accurate and consistent records. This system helps reduce errors and enhance data integrity. Each member has a personalized profile that includes their personal details, a record of duty hours (if tracked by their club), and award information. Every member is assigned a unique username and password to access the database securely. For further inquiries or assistance, please contact us at headoffice@lifesaving.co.za.

LSA Lifeline

Make Waves with Us This Season!

With the new season starting, there’s no better time to join your local lifesaving club and dive into a world of fun, fitness, friendship, and life-changing skills. From the beach to the pool, clubs across South Africa are welcoming new members of all ages - and you can be next.

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Join the mission.
Help save lives.

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DOnate Now

Your donations help:
International Touring Teams
Educating new lifeguards (S18A)
Watersmart (S18A)
Provide equipment to under privileged clubs (S18A)
donate to the Orange Cup Teams, Donate to educate new lifeguards (S18A), Watersmart (S18A), donate to provide equipment to under privileged clubs (S18A)
For donation enquiries please email us on headoffice@lifesaving.co.za