Lifesaving South Africa has stepped up its fight against drowning — the second largest cause of accidental death of youths after road accidents — by launching an online educational hub.
The federation said in-person water safety training was limited because it was dependent on volunteers.
A paper-based educational programme was launched in 2016 and in 2021, 6,700 teachers and supervisors were trained, with the help of the KwaZulu-Natal Education Department.
According to LSA, the programme has reached more than a million pupils.
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“Following on from the success of Lifesaving SA’s WaterSmart School programme, in partnership with the Department of Education and DHL, Lifesaving SA has launched a free online e-learning WaterSmart hub, making water safety content accessible to all South Africans,” said a statement.
The hub includes four modules, with a character called “Resci” providing information about safety at home, at the beach, being out and about, and teaching others to be ‘water smart’.
The hub’s URL is https://watersmart.dhllifesaving.com/library/home.
