It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Mokete David Makhanya, a valued member of the SANAE 55 overwintering team, who departed this life on 30 July 2025. L-R: Padraig Riley, Mike Phillips, Vince Rademeyer, Parikshit Bohra, Abby Paton, Mokete Makhanya, David Malan, Bona Mbeki, Tshepo Tawane, Mark White. […]
The spirit of midwinter is felt just as strongly in South Africa. Across South Africa, the SANAP community—including family members, research collaborators, and former overwintering personnel—gathers to mark this special time of year. Midwinter weekend is a cherished tradition, with many sharing stories, memories, and photographs from their time on the ice or the sub-Antarctic […]
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Today, on the International Day of the Seafarer, we salute the men and women whose dedication and skill have made South Africa’s Antarctic programme possible for over seven decades. From the icy waters of Antarctica to the remote sub-Antarctic islands of Marion and Gough, it is our seafarers who make the journey possible — delivering […]
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