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SA Rescue - Out Alive

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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 rescues, these are the moments when seconds mattered, and courage made the difference. Produced by ECR Newswatch, the trusted voice of KwaZulu-Natal. Show Credits: Created, written and researched by: Natarah Nadesan and Dineo Mphahlele Narration: Natarah Nadesan and Dineo Mphahlele Production engineer: Nhlakanipho Ndlovu Production assistant: Ntsikelelo Khanyile Podcast imaging and promos: Willem van Biljon Artwork design: Njabulo Nduzi Executive producer: Diane Macpherson

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2/9/2026

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Recent Episodes

May 22, 2026

No way down: The Tugela Falls rescue

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, the pair found themselves stranded for two nights on one of the world’s tallest waterfalls, exhausted and running out of options. As conditions became more dangerous, they made the call for help. This episode brings you a survivor’s account and follows the volunteer rescuers from the Mountain Club of South Africa who responded to the distress call and made their way into the Drakensberg to bring the pair to safety. * SA Rescue: Out Alive is researched, written and narrated by East Coast Radio Newswatch journalists Natarah Nadesan and Dineo Mphahlele, and produced by the East Coast Radio team. This episode honours the volunteer rescuers of the Mountain Club of South Africa, who respond when lives hang in the balance in remote and challenging terrain. This is the final episode of Season 1 of SA Rescue: Out Alive.

May 6, 2026

The night the river rose in Durban: The Padavatan Six rescue

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 stepped into the raging river to help save those caught in the disaster. This historical rescue is told through the work of local author and filmmaker Viroshen Chetty, who co-authored 'Legends of the Tide' with the late Dr Neelan Govender. This episode traces the story of the expert seine-netters whose skills, courage and deep connection to Durban’s fishing culture helped shape one of the city’s most remarkable rescue stories. This episode honours the Padavatan Six and the civilian volunteers who risked their lives to save others during the 1917 Durban floods.

April 14, 2026

A race against the flames: Wildfire rescues in Zululand

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, they were forced to respond to another urgent situation. This episode captures the coordination, pressure and split-second decisions involved in wildfire response, and the reality of working in conditions that can shift without warning. SA Rescue: Out Alive is researched, written and narrated by East Coast Radio Newswatch journalists Natarah Nadesan and Dineo Mphahlele, and produced by the East Coast Radio team. This episode honours the firefighters, pilots and ground crews, supported by organisations like the KZN Fire Protection Association, who work together to protect lives, land and communities. New episodes release every second Wednesday.

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What is SA Rescue - Out Alive?: 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 rescues, these are the moments when seconds mattered, and courage made the difference.

Produced by ECR Newswatch, the trusted voice of KwaZulu-Natal.

Show Credits:

Created, written and researched by: Natarah Nadesan and Dineo Mphahlele Narration: Natarah Nadesan and Dineo Mphahlele Production engineer: Nhlakanipho Ndlovu Production assistant: Ntsikelelo Khanyile Podcast imaging and promos: Willem van Biljon Artwork design: Njabulo Nduzi Executive producer: Diane Macpherson
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Information about guest appearances is not available.

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