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It is with sadness that we share the passing of Prof Pieter Stoker on Tuesday, 08 November 2022. Prof Stoker became part of research in Antarctica in 1959 and since 1964 his group was formally involved in research in the South African National Committee on Antarctic Research (SANCAR), currently the South African National Antarctic Programme […]

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To the South African Antarctic Community: We regretfully announce the passing of Willie Kuperus on 17 October 2022. Willie was a team member of the 14th South African National Antarctic Expedition team (1973). On the team photo: (front row) left. Our deepest condolences to the family and friends. Respectfully Anche Louw, Antarctic Legacy of South […]

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The South African Antarctic and sub-Antarctic community is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Prof Denzil Miller on 30 November 2019.  Denzil was instrumental in the formulation of policy matters related to the South National Antarctic Programme.   Denzil’s illustrious career was marked by many great accomplishments. Read some of his contributions to South […]