Collection of: Cyril Edward Norris Nickname: Norrie Born: 16 October 1935 – 2009† Islands visited: Marion Island, Prince Edward Island, Gough Island, Tristan da Cunha Years: 1956 and 1958 (International Geophysics Year-IGY) Why […]
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World Heritage is the shared wealth of humankind. Protecting and preserving this valuable asset demands the collective efforts of the international community. This special day offers an opportunity to raise the public’s awareness about the diversity of cultural heritage and the efforts that are required to protect and conserve it, as well as draw attention […]
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The Publication “Die Wit Horison” was written in Afrikaans by Dr André le Roux van der Merwe, Medical Doctor of SANAE 1 – South Africa’s first Antarctic expedition of 1959-1961. Until now, this has meant that the book has only been accessible to Afrikaans readers and not to wider national and international audiences. The text […]
