AntarcticaArchiveGough IslandheritageInternational Celebration DayLegacyMarion IslandMidwinter Celebration

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The spirit of midwinter is felt just as strongly in South Africa. Across South Africa, the SANAP community—including family members, research collaborators, and former overwintering personnel—gathers to mark this special time of year. Midwinter weekend is a cherished tradition, with many sharing stories, memories, and photographs from their time on the ice or the sub-Antarctic […]

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AntarcticaGough IslandInternational Celebration DayMarion Island

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Today, on the International Day of the Seafarer, we salute the men and women whose dedication and skill have made South Africa’s Antarctic programme possible for over seven decades. From the icy waters of Antarctica to the remote sub-Antarctic islands of Marion and Gough, it is our seafarers who make the journey possible — delivering […]

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International Celebration Day

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Every year on 21 June, South Africa joins the international community in observing the International Day of the Celebration of the Solstice , for the SANAP community, this day holds deep significance as the symbolic halfway point of the long overwintering period at our remote research stations. Midwinter greetings The Midwinter celebration is one of […]

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