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

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 55 (2009-2010): (L-R) Llewellyn Kriedemann (Radio Technician), Daphne Hollenbach (Senior Meteorologist), Kalinka Rexer-Huber (Biologist), Graham Parker (Biologist), Martin Nysschens (Junior Meteorologist), Tshepo Tawane (Junior Meteorologist), Leon Keyser (Diesel Mechanic), Sonja Lizemore (Medic/Team Leader).

GOUGH 54 (2008-2009): Back (L-R) Tom Mc Sherry (Medic/Team Leader), Vincent Rademeyer (Diesel Mechanic), Rupert Spann (Junior Meteorologist), Henk Louw (RSPB Field Assistant), Paul Visser (RSPB Field Assistant); Front: Itumeleng Lefakane (Junior Meteorologist), Andries v. Staden (Senior Meteorologist), Chantal Steyn (Communications Engineer/Deputy Leader).

GOUGH 53 (2007-2008): (L-R) Johan Hoffman (Radio Technician), Charlene Oppel (Meteorologist), Sarel Steyn (Diesel Mechanic/Leader), Nkoane Mathabatha (Meteorologist), Mellany McPherson (Senior Meteorologist), Kholekile Cita (Medic/Deputy Leader).

GOUGH 52 (2006-2007): Back (L-R) Brian Bowie (Radio Technician/Leader), Thulani Jakalashe (Diesel Mechanic/Deputy Leader), Bigfish Mashau (Meteorologist); Front: Jonathan Kotze (Senior Meteorologist), Dineo Matsana (Meteorologist), Petrus Kritzinger (Medic).

GOUGH 51 (2005-2006): Back (L-R) Menthiam Sebesho (Senior Meteorologist/Deputy Leader), Phillip Lourens (Meteorologist), Floyd Chubane (Radio Technician); Middle: Steven Phakula (Meteorologist), Johnny Wilson (Biologist), Fanie Potgieter (Diesel Mechanic); Front: Given Moreku (Sagina), Marie Burle (Biologist), Tamara Spinks (Medic/Leader), Ivan Green (Sagina).

GOUGH 50 (2004-2005): Back (L-R) Leonard Maree (Radio Technician), Niets Borman (Medic), Bigfish Mashau (Meteorologist), Pauline Bapela (Meteorologist), Nole Green (Diesel Mechanic/Deputy Leader); Front: Kobie Steyn (Meteorologist/Leader).

GOUGH 49 (2003-2004): Back (L-R) Martin Slabber (Radio Technician), Shadrack Podile (Senior Meteorologist/Leader), Ross Wanless (Biologist); Front: Petrus Kritzinger (Medic/Deputy Leader), Norman Leveridge (Meteorologist), Steven Phakula (Meteorologist), Andrea Angel (Biologist), Paul Putter (Diesel Mechanic).

GOUGH 48 (2002-2003): Back (L-R) Gideon Nel (Medic), Chris Swanepoel (Diesel Mechanic/Leader), Daphney Zitha (Meteorologist), Peter Lekalakala (Senior Meteorologist/Deputy Leader); Front: Abner Matlala (Meteorologist), Thulani Ntshanga (Radio Technician).

GOUGH 47 (2001-2002): Back (L-R) Lehlohonolo Khesa (Radio Technician), Tshidi Moremi (Meteorologist), Titus Mosweu (Senior Meteorologist), Chris de Beer (Medic/Leader); Front: Micheal Rabotho (Diesel Mechanic), Shadrack Podile (Meteorologist/Deputy Leader).

GOUGH 46 (2000-2001): Back (L-R) Pumeza Skepe, Chris Swanepoel, Deryck Yelverton, Piet, Princess, Erica Sommers; Front: Louis Janse van Vuuren, Brigitte, Linda, Richard.

GOUGH 45 (1999-2000): Back (L-R) Beneke de Wet (Radio Technician), Peter Lekalakala (Meteorologist), Christine Haenel (Field Assistant), Victor Mafata (Meteorologist), Alex Jones (Field Assistant); Front: Kobus Steyn (Senior Meteorologist/Deputy Leader), Antwa Lombard (Medic/Leader), Aldo Strumpher (Diesel Mechanic).

GOUGH 44 (1998-1999): Back (L-R) Kgaugelo Rampedi (Meteorologist), Belinda Enslin (Radio Technician); Middle: David Sepheka (Meteorologist), Didi Enslin (Senior Meteorologist/Deputy Leader); Front: Anke Kotze (Medic/Leader), Johan Greyling (Diesel Mechanic).

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STATION.

Bathroom

Bathroom

Biology lab

Base Camp Store

Catwalks surround the exterior of Gough base

Corridor

Corridor

Dentistry

Dining Hall

Entrance way into Gough House

Freezers

Games Room

Games Room

Games stash for rainy days

Gonzalo Alvarez Pub

JCleeland Pantry

JCleeland Radio Workshop

Kitchen

Lounge and Movie room

Base Meteorology Office

One of many Bedrooms on Gough

Pantry

Past Overwintering Expedition Teams

Past Weather Service Team

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LANDSCAPES.

Base and Richmond Hill

Cave Admirals

Church Rock

Church Rock

Church Rock

Coastal Plateau

Cone Island

Cone Island

Deep Glen

Edinburg Peak

Edinburg Peak

Edinburg Peak

Edinburg Peak

Edinburg Peak

Gaggins Point

Glen Sophora

Golden Highway

Green Hill

Green Hill

Hags Tooth

Gough Island

Lake Snoekgat

Lake Tarn Moss

Lots Wife

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FAUNA.

Whale

Alien House Mouse

Broad Billed Prion

Cattle Egret Vagrant

Crayfish

Elephant Seal

Fur Seal Pup

Fur Seal

Bunting

Moorhen and Chick

Moorhen

Marine Fish

Nightbird Shearwater

Noddy

Rockhopper Penguin

Rockhopper Penguin

Rockhopper Penguin

Skua

Skuas

Sootie Albatross

Storm Petrel

Sub Antarctic Skua

Tern

Wandering Albatross

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FLORA.

Acaena

Alien Plantago

Alien Rumix

Alien Ragina

Apium

Apium

Coastal

Cotula Goughensi

Fern

Fern

Fern Blechnum

Fern Bracken

Fern Lycopodium

Fern Tree

Fern Tree

Fern

Fungi

Fungi

Grass

Moss

Moss

Moss

Moss

Ranunculus Fruit

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28 September 2023 Happy ⚓World Maritime Day.

28 September 2023
Happy ⚓World Maritime Day.

The culmination of The Maritime Interview Series is a powerful tribute to the South African seafarers aboard the S.A. Agulhas II, whose indispensable contributions drive the triumph of the maritime industry.

Read more about South Africa's responsibility and dedication in safeguarding against ship pollution.

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Last interview of the series.

Part 6 of 6: Mr Kyle Peterson
Chief Steward of the S.A. Agulhas II

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Part 5: Mr Lionel Alexander
Bosun (or Deck Supervisor) of the S.A. Agulhas II

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𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝟒: 𝐌𝐫 𝐒𝐢𝐲𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐌𝐭𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐢
Purser and Head of the Catering Department on the S.A. Agulhas II

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Happy Heritage Day South Africa!

Learn more about South Africa's Antarctic heritage today at the Sentinels of the South exhibition.

📍Iziko South African Museum, Cape Town.
🆓ENTRY today, 24 September 2023.
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#GoughIsland 🎉Happy Birthday Tshililo Kharivha

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🎉Happy Birthday Tshililo Kharivha (SAWS Meteorological Technician) on Gough Island. Have a great day!

Tshililo has been on the island since September 2021. He has been part of G67 and G68 and will return home mid Oct 2023.
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Meet the🩺 #ExpeditionDoctor of the SEAmester VI

Meet the🩺 #ExpeditionDoctor of the SEAmester VI (2023) expedition.

🌊The Maritime Interview Series
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Update from Marion Island by Mammal Field Assistan

Update from Marion Island by Mammal Field Assistant, Tammy Eggeling:

#Repost - @tammyswildlife
Yip, still hanging out with 3-6 tonne giants.

Elephant seal breeding season has begun!

These adult males have arrived on Marion island recently & will compete to take possession of preferred beaches & the females hauling out to breed... while we try to keep track of it all amidst the hormone charged chaos.

📷: @chris_w_jones
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