Legacy

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This World Book Day, 23 April 2025, we turn our attention to a unique and often overlooked literary treasure—publications born from the icy frontiers of the South African National Antarctic Programme (SANAP). Through the efforts of the Antarctic Legacy of South Africa (ALSA), these works document the human, scientific, and environmental narratives of South Africa’s […]

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Celebrating World Heritage Day: Honouring South Africa’s Polar Sites World Heritage Day, or International Day of Monuments and Sites (IDMS), is on Friday 18th April. On this World Heritage Day, we join the global community in celebrating the diverse cultural and natural heritage that shapes our shared history and identity. This year, we shine a […]

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On 4 April 2012, in the maritime city of Rauma, Finland, history was made as the South African polar research and supply vessel, S.A. Agulhas II, was officially handed over to South Africa. This event marked a significant milestone in the nation’s commitment to polar research, oceanographic exploration, and logistical support for Antarctic expeditions. Built […]

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