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South Africa is very proud to be part of this legacy!! South Africa’s permanent presence on the Antarctic Continent, Dronning Maud Land region (approximately 4000 km south of Cape Town) commenced in 1959, during the first South African National Antarctic Expedition (SANAE). South Africa’s presence in the sub-Antarctic dates back to 1947/1948, when Marion Island […]

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Henry Valentine has been selected as one of two recipients of the inaugural COMNAP (Council of Managers of National Antarctic Programs) Chairman’s Medal, in recognition of his work as COMNAP MNAP and as Director of the South African National Antarctic Program over many years. This award was announced at the first plenary session of the […]

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Every year on the 1st of December we celebrate Antarctica Day to commemorate the agreement of the Antarctic Treaty. Why is this day so special for all involved (including South Africans) in the Antarctic region? It was decided that Antarctica “shall forever be used exclusively for peaceful purposes and shall not become the scene or […]

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