Antarctic Legacy of South Africa

Antarctic Legacy of South Africa ALSA is a NRF-funded project that forms part of the South African National Antarctic Programme|SANAP

The Antarctic Legacy of South Africa (ALSA) is an NRF-funded project that forms part of the South African National Antarctic Programme (SANAP). The ALSA Page will serve to repost news stories added to ALSA's website (www.antarcticlegacy.org) and for other announcements of general interest. The Friends of ALSA Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/409942979164222/) will regularly carry photographs and other items of interest relating to the history of South Africa's involvement "down South" from the heroic age of Antarctic exploration (and before) right up to the present day. Members are encouraged to post their own stories and photographs and comment on postings by others. CONTACT DETAILS:

Ria Olivier, Project Archivist
Landline: 021 8083234
E-mail: [email protected]

POSTAL ADDRESS:
Antarctic Legacy of South Africa
Office 2034A
Department of Botany & Zoology
Stellenbosch University
Private Bag X1
Matieland
7602
South Africa

The Antarctic Legacy of South Africa is currently in Hermanus for South African National Space Agency (SANSA) open day. ...
03/10/2026

The Antarctic Legacy of South Africa is currently in Hermanus for South African National Space Agency (SANSA) open day.
Department of Science,Technology and Innovation SA

The S.A.Agulhas II arriving at Gough Island for takeover period. Wishing takeover personnel and Gough 71 and Gough 72 o...
01/10/2026

The S.A.Agulhas II arriving at Gough Island for takeover period. Wishing takeover personnel and Gough 71 and Gough 72 overwintering teams all the best !
Great picture of Gough Island, credit: Michelle Risi-Jones
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Department of Science,Technology and Innovation SA National Research Foundation African Marine Solutions Tristan da Cunha Conservation Department

The S.A.Agulhas II is currently at Tristan da Cunha on it's way to Gough Island.Great picture of the island, credit: Mic...
30/09/2026

The S.A.Agulhas II is currently at Tristan da Cunha on it's way to Gough Island.
Great picture of the island, credit: Michelle Risi-Jones
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Department of Science,Technology and Innovation SA National Research Foundation African Marine Solutions Tristan da Cunha Conservation Department

📢 An update on the Antarctic Legacy of South Africa Digital RepositoryYou may currently experience some difficulties whe...
30/09/2026

📢 An update on the Antarctic Legacy of South Africa Digital Repository
You may currently experience some difficulties when accessing material in the Antarctic Legacy of South Africa (ALSA) Digital Repository.
The ALSA team, in collaboration with Stellenbosch University Library and Information Services, is working behind the scenes to improve the repository and provide a better experience for everyone who uses this important record of South Africa’s Antarctic and sub-Antarctic heritage. This is a significant process that includes assessing and cleaning existing data, improving metadata, reviewing our collections, and migrating the repository to new software.
Our goal is to make the archive more FAIR — Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable — while creating a more intuitive and engaging experience for researchers, former expedition members, students, educators and anyone interested in South Africa’s Antarctic legacy.
The current repository remains live during this process, but you may occasionally encounter errors or have difficulty accessing particular records or files. We are doing everything possible to make the transition as smooth as we can, although some temporary disruption may be unavoidable.
đź“© Need something urgently?
If you are unable to retrieve material from the repository, please contact us directly:
[email protected]
[email protected]
At the same time, we are working through a backlog of material awaiting digitisation and scanning. We look forward to sharing new and expanded collections once they become available in the new repository.
Thank you for your patience while we preserve, organise and improve access to South Africa’s Antarctic heritage.
We believe the journey will be worth it.

Happy Birthday to Samukelisiwe Mthembu of SANAE65 Overwintering Team! Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environ...
30/09/2026

Happy Birthday to Samukelisiwe Mthembu of SANAE65 Overwintering Team!
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the EnvironmentDepartment of Science,Technology and Innovation SANational Research FoundationSouth African Weather ServiceSouth African National Space Agency (SANSA)

30/09/2026

Registrations are now open for Science Forum South Africa 2026.

Under the theme “Igniting Conversations about Science – From Research to Impact”, the Forum will bring together scientists, researchers, policymakers, industry, students and civil society to engage on the role of science, technology and innovation in addressing societal challenges and turning knowledge into meaningful impact.

From financing science and advancing innovation and entrepreneurship to emerging technologies, science diplomacy and the science-society nexus, SFSA 2026 will create space for conversations that connect research with real-world priorities.

2–4 December 2026 | CSIR International Convention Centre, Pretoria

Register here: https://www.sfsa.co.za/registration/

CSIR

30/09/2026

Join us for the ECON-SA Inception Dialogue!

SAIMI proudly supports the establishment of ECON-SA — the Early Career Ocean Network of South Africa. Led by the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), the National Research Foundation (NRF) and the South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON), the network aims to strengthen collaboration, knowledge-sharing and opportunities for early-career professionals across South Africa’s marine and maritime sectors.

We invite early-career professionals in the sector to join the upcoming inception webinar to connect and contribute towards building a stronger national platform for South Africa’s next generation of ocean professionals.

Date: 14 October 2026 Time: 09:00–12:00 Online (Zoom)

30/09/2026

🧑‍💼Open positions on the WAPSA RWG Leadership Team!

Want to build your international network & help shape coordinated observing in the West Antarctic Peninsula & Scotia Arc region?

🗓️ Apply by 31 Oct 👉 soos.aq/opportunities

Address

Department Of Botany & Zoology, Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch
7602

Telephone

027 (0)21 808 3234

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Antarctic Legacy of South Africa posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The School

Send a message to Antarctic Legacy of South Africa:

Shortcuts

Share

Category