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GOUGH 67 (2021-2022): Back (L-R): Peter Chuku (Communications Engineer and Deputy Team Leader), Selvin van Wyk (Diesel Mechanic); (middle) Kim Stevens (RSBP Senior Field Assistant), Sandile Nkebe (Medical Orderly and Team Leader), Karabo Mokwena (Senior Meteorological Technician); (front) James Burns (Assistant Meteorological Technician), Tshililo Kharivha (Assistant Meteorological Technician), Vonica Perold (RSBP Field Assistant) and Roelf Daling (RSBP Field Assistant and Technician).

GOUGH 67 (2021-2022)

GOUGH 66 (2020-2021): Back (L-R) Roelf Daling (RSBP field assistant and Technician), Dylan Seaton (Assistant Meteorological Technician), Gert Benadé (Communications Engineer), Jufter Munyai (Electrician and Team Leader), Kim Stevens (RSBP Senior field assistant), Catherine Mbazwana (Medical Orderly and Deputy Team Leader), Vonica Perold (RSBP field assistant); (front) S’celo Ndwalane (Diesel Mechanic), Asavela Somaxaka (Assistant Meteorological Technician), Zinhle Shongwe (Senior Meteorological Technician).

GOUGH 66 (2020-2021)

GOUGH 65 (2019-2020): Back (L-R) Bubele Nongwejana (Medical Orderly), Thendo Sikhwari (Senior Meteorological Technician and Deputy Team Leader), Thabiso Maphumulo (Electrician), Michelle Risi- Jones (Field Assistant and Deputy Team Leader- Scientific), Chris Jones (Field Assistant), Dylan Seaton (Meteorological Technician), Siyasanga Mphehle (Meteorological Technician); (Front) Errol Julies (Communication/ Electronics Engineer and Team Leader), Gilbert Kgang (Diesel Mechanic), Alexis Osborne (Field Assistant).

GOUGH 65 (2019-2020)

GOUGH 64 (2018-2019): Back (L-R) Xolani Nyawo (Communications Engineer/Team Leader), Christopher Jones (RSPB senior field biologist), Michelle Risi (RSPB field biologist/Deputy Team Leader), Catherine Mokotji Mbazwana (Medical orderly), Innocent Nyambose Mthethwa (Diesel Mechanic) ,Karabo Mokwena (Senior Meteorological Technician), Patrick (Phethokuhle) Hlongwane (Electrician); (front) Alexis Osborne (RSPB field biologist), Michel Nzenza (Meteorological Technician) and Kabelo Moabi (Meteorological Technician).

GOUGH 64 (2018-2019)

GOUGH 63 (2017-2018): Back (L-R) Kate Lawrence (RSPB Field Assistant), Jaimie Cleeland (RSPB Field Assistant), Santjie du Toit (Senior Meteorological Technician/Team Leader), Vukile Madlebetsha (Diesel Mechanic), Zacharia Mogale (Meteorological Technician), Malesedi Ramotanda (Meteorological Technician); Middle: Thabo Maroga (Electrician), Fabrice Le Bouard (RSPB Senior Field Assistant), Tom Mc Sherry (Medic); Front: Peter Chuku (Communications Engineer/Deputy Team Leader).

GOUGH 63 (2017-2018)

GOUGH 62 (2016-2017): (L-R) Njabulo Mchunu (Diesel Mechanic), Charles Thomas (Team Leader/Electrician), Emma Witcutt and David Kinchin-Smith (Conservation Biologists), Tebogo Saaiman (Deputy Leader/Communications Engineer), Nokwethaba Makhanya and Khunjie Hanabe (Meteorologists), Elias Seabi (Senior Meteorologist), Tom Mc Sherry (Medic); Insert: (L-R) Sakhile Madondo (Communications Engineer) and Paul Lambdon (Senior Conservation Biologist) – both resigned from the island in March 2017.

GOUGH 62 (2016-2017)

GOUGH 61 (2015-2016): (L-R) Chris Taylor (Birder), Berend Maepa (Meteorologist), Patrick Mangali (Medic), Prince Mlongwana (Meteorologist), S'celo Ndwalane (Diesel Mechanic), Lehlohonolo Rakoteli (Communication Officer), Jan Bradley (Birder), Josef Klaasen (Meteorologist), Derren Fox (Birder).

GOUGH 61 (2015-2016)

GOUGH 60 (2014-2015): (L-R) Thomas Mc Sherry (Medic/Team leader), Werner Kuntz (Field Assistant), Thembile Shazi (Assistant Meteorologist), David Hartzenberg (Radio Technician/Deputy Team Leader), Gerald Kgasago (Assistant Meteorologist), Maxaxuma Makasongwe (Diesel Mechanic), Michelle Risi (Field Assistant), Morgan Mugeri (Senior Meteorologist), Christopher Jones (Field Assistant).

GOUGH 60 (2014-2015)

GOUGH 59 (2013-2014): (L-R) Ben Dilley (Environmental Officer), Steven Wellman (Team Leader), Zacharia Bokaba (Medic), Julian Grace (Deputy Leader), Deliah Davies (Field Assistant), Patiswa Kedama (Meteorologist), Zanele Mnqomozulu (Meteorologist), Bani van der Merwe (Field Assistant), Johan Hoffman (Radio Operator-passed away).

GOUGH 59 (2013-2014)

GOUGH 58 (2012-2013): (L-R) Marilette Bester (Paramedic/Team Leader), Christiaan Crous (Assistant Meteorologist/Environmental Officer), Happy-go-Lucky-Eddie (Team Mascot), Jasper Stone (Senior Meteorologist), Christopher Bell (Field Assistant), Gerard de Jong (Radio Technician), Mara Nydegger (Field Assistant), Thulani Jakalashe (Diesel Mechanic/Deputy Team Leader), Namhla Mkiva (Assistant Meteorologist).

GOUGH 58 (2012-2013)

GOUGH 57 (2011-2012): Front (L-R) Sunette Ligtheim (Medic/Team Leader), Sylvain Dromzee (Field Assistant); Back L-R: Brendan Dunne (Meteorologist), Leonard Maree (Communications Officer/Deputy Leader), Nkoane Mathabatha (Meteorologist), Gerard Oppel (Senior Meteorologist), Marius Wolmarans (Diesel Mechanic), Karin Bourgeois (Senior Field Assistant).

GOUGH 57 (2011-2012)

GOUGH 56 (2010-2011): Back (L-R) Nicholas Le Maitre (RSPB Senior Research Assistant) [Dec 2010 - Sept 2011], Leonie Olivier (Medic/Deputy Team Leader), Mornay Eggberry (Diesel Mechanic), Jeroen Lurling (RSPB Senior Research Assistant) [Sept 2010 - Dec 2010], John McLinden (Radio Technician/Team Leader); Front: Robyn Knight (Assistant Meteorologist), Prince Mlongwana (Senior Meteorologist), Michelle Steenkamp (Assistant Meteorologist), Ross Cowlin (RSPB Senior Research Assistant) [Sept 2010 - Feb 2011].

GOUGH 56 (2010-2011)

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Antarctica 🇦🇶 2021 . News from the team. As

Antarctica 🇦🇶 2021
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News from the team.
As the vessel approaches the Antarctic continent, Maansa Mulaudzi (Electro-Mechanical Technician of SANAE61) experiences being in snow ❄ for the first time.
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Enjoy the expedition @mulaifa_23.

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Current location of the S.A. Agulhas II . Antarcti

Current location of the S.A. Agulhas II
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Antarctic Ice Shelf in sight.
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🚢📸 JC Laubscher - Doctor and Team Leader of the 61st SANAE Overwintering Team.

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ALCI (Antarctic Logistics Centre International) Flight ✈️ about to depart to Antarctica.
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11 December 2021, 10:35

ALCI #il_76td_90vd ramp loading freighter ✈️ 🇦🇶.

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Marion Island scenery- My little 🌍 After a sno

Marion Island scenery- My little 🌍

After a snowy night in April 2021.

# GoPro #notrees #marionisland #subAntarctic #goprofusionovercapture #tinyplanet #island #snow @gopro_south @jasongermshuys @goprofusion_tinyplanets

📸Thanks to Jess Verheul who assisted ALSA to take 360 footage of the Marion research station.

1 Dec - Antarctica Day Today, 62 years ago, 12 co

1 Dec - Antarctica Day

Today, 62 years ago, 12 countries (including South Africa) signed the Antarctic Treaty. On the 1st of December 1959, Antarctica was set aside for peaceful and scientific purposes.

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ALSA and UCT Oceanography Department exhibit at Oc

ALSA and UCT Oceanography Department exhibit at Ocean Innovation Africa 2021!
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Come pop in and say hello!
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Printed photographs courtesy: @hermannluyt

After a successful Gough Island Take-Over Voyage #

After a successful Gough Island Take-Over Voyage #G67, the SA Agulhas II is homeward bound! Bidding Tristan da Cunha farewell and charting a course for Cape Town shores. Safe sailing and see you soon!
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Happy National Heritage Day South Africa 🇿🇦!!! Wishing you a wonderful day ahead, from all at ALSA!
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