Each year South Africa records an average of close to 1 thousand 500 fatal drownings with children under 5 in the highest risk group. These incidents occur in various settings, from swimming pools to rivers and coastal areas. KwaZulu-Natal province is reportedly the epicentre of drowning cases, owing to its warm climate, abundant water bodies, and high population density. With the festive season now in full swing many people are enjoying their holidays on or near water bodies increasing the risks of drowning. To get advice on how water bodies should not spoil the festive cheer, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Andrew Ingram, Drowning Prevention Manager at the National Sea Rescue Institute - NSRI..