HistoryPrince Edward Islands

Commemorating the Arrival of SA Agulhas II in Cape Town – A Symbol of Discovery and Stewardship On 3rd May 2012, the SA Agulhas II arrived in Cape Town, South Africa, from the shipyards of Rauma, Finland—a milestone that marked the beginning of a new era for polar research and exploration under the South African […]

HistoryInternational Celebration Day

This World Book Day, 23 April 2025, we turn our attention to a unique and often overlooked literary treasure—publications born from the icy frontiers of the South African National Antarctic Programme (SANAP). Through the efforts of the Antarctic Legacy of South Africa (ALSA), these works document the human, scientific, and environmental narratives of South Africa’s […]

International Celebration Day

Celebrating World Heritage Day: Honouring South Africa’s Polar Sites World Heritage Day, or International Day of Monuments and Sites (IDMS), is on Friday 18th April. On this World Heritage Day, we join the global community in celebrating the diverse cultural and natural heritage that shapes our shared history and identity. This year, we shine a […]