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History

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You may currently experience some difficulties when accessing material in the Antarctic Legacy of South Africa (ALSA) Digital Repository. The ALSA team, in collaboration with Stellenbosch University Library and Information Services, is working behind the scenes to improve the repository and provide a better experience for everyone who uses this important record of South Africa’s […]

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HistoryInternational Celebration Day

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On Heritage Day, South Africans celebrate the people, places and stories that shaped our country. At the Antarctic Legacy of South Africa (ALSA), that heritage stretches beyond our shores to Marion, Prince Edward, Gough islands, and Antarctica. For generations, vessels from South African ports have carried crews, scientists, support teams and supplies across the Southern […]

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AntarcticartefactHistoryInternational Celebration Day

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Every year on 18 May, museums around the world celebrate International Museum Day — a global occasion recognising the vital role museums play in preserving heritage, inspiring curiosity, and connecting communities through stories of the past, present, and future. For the Antarctic Legacy of South Africa (ALSA), this day is an opportunity to reflect on […]

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