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International Museum Day
Free entrance to Iziko Museums of South Africa today, 18 May 2022. Visit the Sentinels of the South Exhibition at Iziko Museum of South Africa, Cape Town. This exhibition will give you insight into...
Inaugural Lecture of SANAP PI, Prof Annie Bekker, on 12 May 2022
Prof Annie Bekker is a Professor in Mechanical Engineering at the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering, Stellenbosch University. She is Head of the Division for Mechanics and...
News from Gough Island – the second issue of the G67 Bunting is out!
The current overwintering team on Gough Island, Gough 67, compiled their second newsletter. What will you find in this issue: Click here to view or download this latest issue of The Bunting (Gough...
Today in history: the brand new S.A. Agulhas II arrives in Cape Town
On this day, 03 May 2012, the newly built South African vessel, the S.A. Agulhas II, arrived in the Port of Cape Town. The vessel was formally handed over to the Department of Environmental Affairs...
The Endurance Newsletter – NEWS from SANAE61
The second SANAE61 newsletter is out! In this edition: Get a quick catch-up from The Endurance (S61) editor, Maanda Mulaudzi Get to know the team's Senior Meteorological Technician, Eric Randall...
Voyage 051 – S.A. Agulhas II to Marion Island
The S.A. Agulhas II departed from East Pier, V&A Waterfront on her annual Marion Island relief voyage, Sunday 17 April 2022. The expected time of arrival at the island is today, 21 April 2022....
SAPRI Science Engagement Planning Workshop
The first face-to-face SAPRI Science Engagement planning meeting was organised and hosted by the South African Environment Observation Network (SAEON) Science Engagement team. The workshop was held...
World Meteorology Day 2022
Meteorological and oceanographic (met-ocean) data supplied by the South African Weather Service played an integral part in the recent and successful Endurance 22 expedition. by Marc de Vos, Senior...
International Museum Day
Free entrance to Iziko Museums of South Africa today, 18 May 2022. Visit the Sentinels of the South Exhibition at Iziko Museum of South Africa, Cape Town. This exhibition will give you insight into the history, discoveries, and current role of South Africa’s Antarctic...
Inaugural Lecture of SANAP PI, Prof Annie Bekker, on 12 May 2022
Prof Annie Bekker is a Professor in Mechanical Engineering at the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering, Stellenbosch University. She is Head of the Division for Mechanics and Director of the Sound and Vibration Research Group. She is the Principal...
News from Gough Island – the second issue of the G67 Bunting is out!
The current overwintering team on Gough Island, Gough 67, compiled their second newsletter. What will you find in this issue: Click here to view or download this latest issue of The Bunting (Gough Island Newsletter). Do you want to have a look at some other...
Today in history: the brand new S.A. Agulhas II arrives in Cape Town
On this day, 03 May 2012, the newly built South African vessel, the S.A. Agulhas II, arrived in the Port of Cape Town. The vessel was formally handed over to the Department of Environmental Affairs (currently Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment), in...
The Endurance Newsletter – NEWS from SANAE61
The second SANAE61 newsletter is out! In this edition: Get a quick catch-up from The Endurance (S61) editor, Maanda Mulaudzi Get to know the team's Senior Meteorological Technician, Eric Randall Find out more about his work, how the Antarctic journey has been so far,...
Voyage 051 – S.A. Agulhas II to Marion Island
The S.A. Agulhas II departed from East Pier, V&A Waterfront on her annual Marion Island relief voyage, Sunday 17 April 2022. The expected time of arrival at the island is today, 21 April 2022. The first leg of the voyage, Oceanographic Leg 1, from Cape Town to...
SAPRI Science Engagement Planning Workshop
The first face-to-face SAPRI Science Engagement planning meeting was organised and hosted by the South African Environment Observation Network (SAEON) Science Engagement team. The workshop was held on the 5th of April 2022, in Gauteng, South Africa. The program...
World Meteorology Day 2022
Meteorological and oceanographic (met-ocean) data supplied by the South African Weather Service played an integral part in the recent and successful Endurance 22 expedition. by Marc de Vos, Senior Scientist, South African Weather Service (SAWS) Marine Research Unit....
S.A. Agulhas II chartered for the world’s most challenging and successful shipwreck search
Sir Ernest Shackleton's ship, The Endurance was crushed and sank to the ocean floor, in the Weddell Sea, Antarctica (1915). Read more here. The South African (Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment) owned research and supply vessel, the S.A....
International Women’s Day 2022
The theme for this year's International Women's Day is "Break the Bias". This year we are featuring three inspiring women within the South African National Antarctic Programme. They are leaders in their fields and represent South Africa on an international level....
The Endurance – SANAE61 Publish First Newsletter
In this edition we meet the 9 team members of the 61st SANAE Overwintering Team: JC Laubscher (Doctor and Team Leader) Mfezeko Rataza (Electronic Engineer - South African National Space Agency) Read more about SANSA's presence in Antarctica here. Maanda Mulaudzi...
COMNAP, IAATO & SCAR Fellowships – APPLY NOW
Attention all early-career researchers (ECRs). Fellowship opportunities are now available at three Antarctic organisations. The Council of Managers of National Antarctic Programs (COMNAP) - offering one fellowship with funding of up to USD $15,000. The...
LIVE Interview from the S.A. Agulhas II – Captain Knowledge Bengu
The S.A. Agulhas II is managed and operated by African Marine Solutions (AMSOL), on behalf of the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE). This vessel, currently chartered by the Falklands Heritage Trust to locate the sunken ship of...
News from Marion Island – January 2022 Newsletter
The 78th Marion Island Overwintering Team has only about 3 months left on the island. This team is working hard and truly making the best of their island experience. They share some news from the island, from the last two months, in their fourth newsletter. In this...
LIVE interview from the S.A. Agulhas II – SAWS Marine Scientists currently on the Endurance 22 Expedition
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has two Marine Scientists (Marc De Vos and Carla Ramjukadh) onboard the S.A. Agulhas II, during the Endurance 22 Expedition. They are responsible for weather forecasts and meteorological data requirements from the various...
International Day of Women and Girls in Science
In honour of every woman and girl entering the field of science within the Antarctic, sub-Antarctic and Southern Ocean. Be inspired by the Women in Antarctic, sub-Antarctic and Southern Ocean Science. ...
Endurance 22 – Reach the World
The year is 1914, with the imminent threat of World War I, Sir Ernest Shackleton was on the cusp of embarking on a journey to the uncharted South Ocean and treacherous Antarctic region. Upon learning about the mobilization of troops, supplies and volunteer soldiers,...
The Gough Bunting – First issue of G67
In this edition: Meet the 67th Gough Island Overwintering Team Prof Marthan Bester writes about Fur Seal pup weighing at Tristan da Cunha Islands (2009 - 2021) Read more about the Edinburgh ship - connecting Gough with the mainland More about the million breeding...
Welcome home SANAE 60
The 60th South African National Antarctic Expedition (SANAE) team returned to Cape Town. Departure to Antarctica: 25 December 2020. Arrival in Cape Town: 29 January 2022. SANAE 60 official...
JOB ALERT: Ecological Field Assistants/Researchers on Marion Island
Do you have a BSc (Hons) degree in the ecological field? This might be an opportunity for you! Two Ecological Field Assistants/Researchers needed for the 2022/2023 overwintering team on the South African, sub-Antarctic Marion Island. This is an opportunity not...
