Jess Verheul grew up in Johannesburg, South Africa and has always had an affinity for the outdoors, wild and remote places, exploring, surviving and adventuring. She believes she might have been inspired and influenced by her grandparents being farmers; “we spent...
I completed all my science degrees at the University of Pretoria after some time at Wits studying law. I was fortunate to be appointed at Stellenbosch University in 2000, spent 2001 in France, and returned to Stellenbosch University in 2002 where I worked first as...
To start off SANAP Mid-Month series we have Thulani Makhalanyane as our first Monday Man. Thulani Peter Makhalanyane was educated at the North West University (Mafikeng Campus), where he completed a BSc (Hons) degree in Microbiology. He then moved to the University...
One of the ways Gateway nations have employed to generate an interest in Antarctica has been to hold an Antarctic launch or festival at the beginning of the Antarctic season (November to March).During the launch they celebrate their explorers, science, and remember...
In this edition: Read more about the: Mechanical Engineer and Technical Team Leader of S58; wastewater treatment works at SANAE; recreational activities at the base: Karaoke evenings at the South African National Antarctic Expedition station and more; weather...
The 75th Marion Island Overwintering team departed on 06 April 2018 (click here to read more) and returned to Cape Town on the 15th of May 2019 (VIDEO). Click on the link below and view their official team photo among the previous Marion Island overwintering teams....
East Pier Shed, East Pier Lane,
V&A Waterfront, Cape Town,
South Africa
