Local reports in Cape town have cited that there are "at least nine missing people" on the coast as an inflatable raft capsized today (February 27).

The vessel had consisted of a crew of 11 people and capsized in rough seas.

It is suspected that the boat was an inflatable raft and the crew were fishermen who suspected to be out on the water in the early hours of the morning.

Two passengers managed to swim ashore and alerted authorities, while another two were airlifted by a South African Airforce Helicopter just after midday.

An inflatable raft capsized along the coast of camps bay leaving 7 people missing at sea. The people are suspected of being informal fisherman and were out fishing in the early hours of this morning.

The vessel had consisted of a crew of 11 men, capsized in rough seas. 2 managed to swim ashore and alerted authorities. Two more were airlifted by the SA Airforce Helicopter just after mid day.

The search continues.

1. - Craig Lambinon
National Sea Rescue Institute Spokesperson