Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis praised the hero from Heideveld who risked his own life to save a woman off Table View, Cape {town} Etc reports.
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On Saturday Brandon Janeka braved the harsh seas to save the woman drowning. His valiant efforts had left him physically tired and in need of medical care.
The incident occurred on a stretch of Table View coastline with frequent rip currents that is outside of the permitted swimming zones at Big Bay and Milnerton, where lifeguards are stationed.
There were no fatalities reported along the Table Bay coastline that day.
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‘The City commends Brandon for his bravery in selflessly swimming into rough seas to rescue a woman from drowning. The community of Heideveld and all Capetonians can be extremely proud of this young man who risked his own life to save another, alongside several other heroes who are yet to be identified. It is incredible that these ordinary beachgoers staged this heroic rescue without thinking twice, and saved a life in the process,’ said Hill-Lewis.
As the holiday season approaches, the City has deployed lifeguards to 29 various beaches, tidal pools, and stretches of coastline between 10am and 6pm. To present, 241 seasonal lifeguards have been recruited and deployed to control the beach crowds.
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‘We commend the efforts of members of the public for their rescue efforts off the coast of Table View on Saturday. We call on the public to only swim at designated areas where our dedicated and professional lifeguards are playing a crucial role in safeguarding beachgoers. Please adhere to the rules, and support them, so that we can ensure a safe and memorable beach experience for everyone,’ said Patricia van der Ross, Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health.
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