Antarctica Day is internationally celebrated among countries that are involved in research in Antarctica. South Africa is the only country in Africa waving a flag on the continent. Activity Booklet with a competition In celebration of Antarctica Day and Antarctica Month during December the Antarctic Legacy of South Africa has compiled a special edition of […]
The atmosphere at the East Pier, Cape Town Harbour is always filled with joy, laughter and excitement when the ship returns. Expedition members that overwintered are always eager to get off the ship, to see that family member, that wife, husband, fiancé, girlfriend or boyfriend they have not seen for over a year. Similarly, the […]
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Yesterday was another exciting day at the East Pier of Cape Town Harbour, where 10 new Gough Island Overwintering Team members, together with the takeover personnel, departed on the S.A. Agulhas II. The overwintering personnel will stay on Gough Island for 13 months and consist of one Medic, one Electrician, one Diesel Mechanic, one Radio […]
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