It is a basic requirement for certified lifeguards and swimming teachers to be qualified in CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), but they are certainly not the only ones who should be educated in pool safety. In South Africa, the large majority of swimming pools – be they public or private – are likely not supervised by qualifiedRead more
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The December holidays might be over, but summer’s still in full swing and there’s a lot of swimming to be done. It’s a wonderful time of the year to be outside in the sunshine, with the sounds of children splashing around and laughing in the clear blue water. And while it’s important to acknowledge thatRead more
Never mind the golf balls. As hailstones the size of tennis balls smashed the East and West Rand in Gauteng, safety first was the order of the day for many people living in these areas. A serious storm such as the one that laid waste to homes and cars can do untold damage inRead more
Getting a handle on the running costs of a swimming school is so crucial to its success as a business. Like any business, if the overheads aren’t kept in check, profit margins can quickly start to dwindle. One of the most effective ways for swim school owners or managers of large, high-traffic commercial pools (thinkRead more
It’s advisable to keep your swimming pool, as well as any other bodies of water such as ponds and water features, covered to protect children. Your swimming pool is probably the last thing on your long list of to-do’s this month. The looming colder weather in Gauteng is undoubtedly making you think of fillingRead more
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Autumn is a magical time in Joburg. The summer heat has been turned down a few notches and the suburban streets are lined with golden, red, orange and brown leaves. It really is a sight to behold. But the classic saying “nice from far, but far from nice” comes to mind – especially when youRead more
“After getting several quotes we elected Nets for Africa . Although they weren’t the cheapest quote, the service I got from Cathy was phenomenal. She was very accommodating. The day I phoned they came out to measure pond and fish pond, took our concerns into account and quoted accordingly. We accepted the quote and theyRead more
“Nets for Africa is one company I would be confident to recommend to anyone – wow what service from start to finish – hassle free. I ordered a pool net and everything was done on time, calls were always made to advise time of installation, measurement etc. and all done in 3 working days atRead more
“I e-mailed 5 different pool companies as I was looking for a net for our swimming pool. One company emailed me back asking why I am looking for a safety net? One emailed a rough estimate to me without even trying to set up an appointment to measure our pool and NETS FOR AFRICA emailedRead more