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On 29 December 1947, a pivotal chapter in South Africa’s polar history unfolded with the formal annexation of Marion Island, a remote and windswept volcanic island in the Southern Ocean. This act marked South Africa’s first permanent step into the sub-Antarctic region and laid the foundation for more than seven decades of scientific research, environmental […]

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HistoryInternational Celebration Day

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Each year, the World Day for Audiovisual Heritage brings together archives, institutions, and preservation professionals from around the globe to honour their collective efforts in safeguarding our shared audiovisual history. This year’s theme, inspired by UNESCO and the Coordinating Council of Audiovisual Archives Associations (CCAAA), invites us to Discover, Share, and Remember the importance of […]

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AntarcticHistoryInternational Celebration Day

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Each year on 9 October, the world celebrates World Post Day, marking the anniversary of the Universal Postal Union’s founding in 1874. Declared by the 1969 Universal Postal Congress in Tokyo, this day highlights the vital role that postal services play in connecting people, communities, and businesses across the globe. It also recognizes the Post’s […]

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