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The South African National Antarctic Programme, 2018 – 2020 The South African National Antarctic Programme (SANAP) invites applications to an OPEN CALL for a three-year funding cycle (2018-2020). All application materials must be submitted electronically via the NRF Online Submission System. All applications must be endorsed by the research office of the principal investigator before submission to the […]

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“Pain forms  the Character: Doc Bester, Cat hunters & Sealers” compiled and edited by Nico de Bruyn & Chris Oosthuizen and the third book to published by the Antarctic Legacy of South Africa is a journey through decades of extraordinary sub -Antarctic wilderness adventure. Through first-hand accounts, it captures the nostalgia, blood, sweat and tears […]

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An Afrikaans article about two Marion Island Overwintering Team members. Janine and Stefan Schoombie were part of the 72nd Overwintering Team (2015 – 2016) on Marion Island. In this article they share more about their experiences during the 14 months on this cold, windy and wet sub-Antarctic island. Anché Louw, Antarctic Legacy of South Africa, […]

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