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The S.A. Agulhas made news on 30 January 2024 when the ship was officially handed over to JS Maritime on Tuesday during an on-board ceremony attended by transport minister Sindisiwe Chikunga. The S.A. Agulhas was South Africa’s polar research vessel. She was in service for more than thirty years (1978 – April 2012) and has […]

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On October 5th, the world comes together to celebrate World Teachers’ Day, a special occasion recognized by UNESCO to honor the invaluable contributions of educators worldwide. This year, the focus is on the theme “The teachers we need for the education we want: The global imperative to reverse the teacher shortage.” In line with this […]

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Season’s greetings to all.   You are invited to comment on our social media posts and send your season’s greetings to those currently conducting work within the South African National Antarctic Programme, far away from home:   ➛Antarctica, SANAE IV (the 61st South African National Antarctic Expedition team) ➛S.A. Agulhas II, currently on the way […]