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SA Rescue - Out Alive

East Coast Radio Podcasts
Emergency Services
Aerial Firefighting
Durban
East Coast Radio
Swinburne
Rensburg's Corp
Durban North Beach
Kwazulu-Natal
Umgeni River
Tugela Falls
Fire Protection Association
Rip Currents
Zululand
Wildfire
Mountain Club Of South Africa
Durban Surf Lifesaving Club
Babanango
Padavatan Six
Tin Town
Indentured Laborers Of Durban

When disaster strikes, some run away. Others run toward the danger. SA Rescue: Out Alive is an East Coast Radio podcast hosted by Newswatch anchors Natarah Nadesan and Dineo Mphahlele. Each episode takes you inside a real South African rescue, told through the voices of first responders, survivors and experts who know the stories best. From mountain storms to river floods and high-risk urban rescu... more

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Two young adventurers set out to abseil Tugela Falls in the Northern Drakensberg in KwaZulu-Natal as part of a source-to-sea expedition. It's a descent that only a handful of people have completed. But when their attempt went wrong in February 2024, ... more

Rain had been falling for days when the Umgeni River burst through Tin Town, a Durban settlement home to hundreds of former indentured labourers.

Families were trapped as floodwaters tore through the community. Then a group of civilian volunteers st... more

In the winter of 2007, one of KwaZulu-Natal’s worst fire seasons swept through parts of the province, with wildfires tearing through land in the Zululand District.

As firefighting teams on the ground and in the air moved in to contain the flames, ... more

A packed beach. A sudden rip current. And in seconds, dozens of people are in trouble.

In this episode of SA Rescue: Out Alive, two Durban lifeguards take you inside the moments that change everything.

Sisanda Mvuyana relives a mass rescue at North... more

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Viroshen Chetty
Springfield shopkeeper referenced in rescue narratives
Local Springfield community
Episode: The night the river rose in Durban: The Padavatan Six rescue
Trevor Wilson
Specialist aerial firefighter, trainer of pilots
KZN Fire Protection Association
Episode: A race against the flames: Wildfire rescues in Zululand
Steve Whiting
MI-8 helicopter pilot, part of aerial firefighting team
KZN Fire Protection Association
Episode: A race against the flames: Wildfire rescues in Zululand
Simon Thomas
General Manager
KZN Fire Protection Association
Episode: A race against the flames: Wildfire rescues in Zululand
Steve Richardson
Land manager, speaks isiZulu
Zululand Inland Fire Protection Association
Episode: A race against the flames: Wildfire rescues in Zululand
Cameron Alexander
First responder, fishing on the beach when he acted to rescue a nine-year-old boy
Unspecified, local resident
Episode: Guardians of the sea: The rescues that test Durban’s lifeguards
Summer Cousins
Local resident who assisted during the shoreline incident and was recognized for bravery
Durban Surf Lifesaving Club
Episode: Guardians of the sea: The rescues that test Durban’s lifeguards
Paul Herbst
Rescue official, highly skilled first responder
Umlhali Canine Unit / IPSS Medical Rescue (as referenced in the episode)
Episode: Hanging in the balance: Durban’s Connaught Bridge rescue
Gavin Robenheimer
Mountain rescuer, convener of mountain rescue in KwaZulu Natal
Mountain Club of South Africa (KZN chapter)
Episode: The long bolt to freedom: The Swinburne mountain rescue

Hosts

Natarah Nadesan
Host of SA Rescue Out Alive; role as narrator and producer liaison; associated with East Coast Radio Newswatch.
Dineo Mphahlele
Co-host and narrator; provides anchor voice and interview leadership; frequently linked with rescue-focused storytelling.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • Refreshing New Podcast

    Great idea ECR. This is truly something unique and worthy of telling. First episode was epic. Learned so much about our heroes I didn't know existed. Please keep the episodes coming.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ed bezzi
    South Africa5 months ago

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Grounded, practical insights into decision-making under pressure.
Inspiring stories of bravery and teamwork from responders and survivors.
Compelling real-life rescues told through voices on the ground.
Thoughtful coverage that blends emotion with expertise.
High-quality storytelling with authentic, frontline perspectives.

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Relentless real-life rescue stories told through the voices of first responders, survivors, and experts. Each episode centers on courageous, high-stakes incidents—from mountain rescues to river floods and urban emergencies—and explores decision-making, risk, and teamwork under pressure. The show blends on-the-ground accounts with technical insight from rescuers and responders, offering practical lessons in preparedness, leadership, and community resilience. A notable strength is its documentary-style narration and firsthand perspectives, delivering both visceral storytelling and takeaway-ahead-of-the-curve emergency-response insights that appeal to safety-minded professionals and adventure enthusiasts alike.

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SA Rescue launched 5 months ago and published 7 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Viroshen Chetty
2. Trevor Wilson
3. Steve Whiting
4. Simon Thomas
5. Steve Richardson
6. Cameron Alexander
7. Summer Cousins
8. Paul Herbst

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