Brandon Janeka receive a certificate of recognition from the City of Cape Town on Thursday for his extraordinary bravery after he risked his own life to save a woman from drowning off the coast of Table View.
A true Cape Town hero! 🇿🇦 Brandon Janeka risked his own life to save a woman from drowning off the coast of Table View.
His bravery and selflessness embody the spirit of our city 👏 It was my pleasure to invite Brandon to receive a certificate of recognition for his… pic.twitter.com/32XVBullhU
The incident happened on Saturday along a stretch of a
Table View beach which experiences regular rip currents and is outside
designated swimming areas at Big Bay and Milnerton where lifeguards are based.
It was unclear if one or two bathers were at risk of drowning when the rescue
took place.
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis applauded the 28-year-old.
“The City commends Brandon for his bravery in selflessly
swimming into rough sea to rescue a woman from drowning. The community of
Heideveld and all Capetonians can be proud of this young man who risked his
life to save another, with 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.”
There were no reports of fatalities on the day.
As temperatures set to soar in the Mother City, the City
has deployed lifeguards to 29 beaches, tidal pools and stretches of coast
between 10am and 6pm.
“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,” said Patricia
van der Ross, MMC for Community Services and Health.
“Please adhere to the rules and support them so we can
ensure a safe and memorable beach experience for everyone.”
Done By: Mitchum George
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