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On 29 December 1947 the H.M.S.A.S. Transvaal makes a landing at Marion Island. Lieutenant-Commander John Fairbairn (o/c H.M.S.A.S. Transvaal) and Petty Officer Steward Henry Schott go ashore on Boulder Beach, Marion Island from the ship’s motorboat at 11h32 on 29 December 1947. After building a small rock cairn with a metal Union of South Africa […]
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Ria Olivier, principal investigator and project manager of the Antarctic Legacy of South Africa (ALSA), was awarded the Social Impact Award by Stellenbosch University. This prestigious recognition celebrates Ria’s commitment to the legacy of South Africa’s contributions to the Antarctic region and the influence of her work on both the scientific community and broader society. […]
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Every year on October 9th, World Post Day is celebrated to highlight the importance of postal services and their role in connecting people worldwide. From delivering letters and packages to facilitating e-commerce, the global postal network keeps the world connected. While most people associate postal services with their local mail carriers, few think about how […]
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