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What connects Antarctica to Southern Africa? More than we might think. On 21 August 2026, the Antarctic Legacy of South Africa (ALSA) attended the opening of Antarctic Drift: Southern Africa’s Heritage of Ice at the University of Pretoria. The exhibition asks viewers: What does Antarctica mean to us here in Southern Africa? Antarctica can seem […]
On 4 August 2026, the East Pier, Cape Town Harbour was filled with the familiar activity that marks the beginning of another journey South. Members of the Marion 83 (M83) overwintering team gathered with their families, friends, and colleagues ahead of their departure for Marion Island, where they’ll spend a year continuing South Africa’s scientific […]
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For those who have spent a winter in Antarctica or the sub-Antarctic islands, Midwinter is more than just the shortest day of the year. It is a cherished tradition – a time to pause, celebrate, and reconnect with the people who share a unique bond forged in some of the world’s most remote places. Celebrated […]
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