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Kelly

@kellyladi

the sun will keep on shining

Joined February 2012
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🇿🇦 From our teams @sapri_dsti and @Saeonews, to yours, Happy Women's Day to the incredible women and girls in South Africa! Keep shinning ✨ @dstigovza @NRF_News @kellyladi @antarcticlegacysa #womensday #happywomensday #womensday2026 #womeninscience
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Our Engagements Officer, Kelebogile Kelly Mogotsi, presented a poster titled SAPRI: Bridging Antarctic Research and Society through Engagement and Mentorship at the #SCAR Open Science Conference🇿🇦🇦🇶. Well done, Kelly! @Antarcticlegacy @SCAR_Tweets @NRF_News @Saeonews @kellyladi
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As #SCAR2026 came to an end, Dr Riesna R. Audh and Kelebogile Kelly Mogotsi joined a panel session for the Association of Polar Early Career Scientists, contributing to conversations on polar science and engagement. @Polar_Research @apecssa @kellyladi @riesna19 @SCAR_Tweets
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Join SAPRI at Iziko Museums’ In_Herit Festival 2026 on Saturday, 19 September 2026 for “Marion Island: Science, Heritage & Discoveryr". Reserve your free seat! Register here: sapri.ac.za/career/research-…

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The South African Polar Research Infrastructure (@sapri_dsti) profile pictureThe South African Polar Research Infrastructure@sapri_dstiSep 11
🇿🇦 Happy Heritage Month! Join SAPRI at Iziko Museums’ In_Herit Festival 2026 for “Marion Island: Science, Heritage & Discovery” with SAPRI LTO-Land Research Coordinator Abuyiselwe Nguna, 19 Sept. FREE entry at Iziko South African Museum! Register: bit.ly/inheritFestival_Publi…
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🇿🇦🇨🇳 South Africa takes centre stage at the 19th Pujiang Innovation Forum in China! A proud moment as SAPRI and NRF-SAEON showcase South Africa's cutting-edge research across our offshore marine and Antarctic environments. @dstigovza @NRF_News @Saeonews @kellyladi @TMtontsi
DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE,TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION (@dstigovza) profile pictureDEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE,TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION@dstigovzaSep 13
South Africa’s designation as the Country of Honour at the 19th Pujiang Innovation Forum is a significant recognition of the country’s growing contribution to science, technology and innovation and an opportunity to showcase its scientific expertise and strengthen connections.
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SAPRI and NRF-SAEON’s participation in the 19th Pujiang Innovation Forum in Shanghai, China, has been profiled on @SABCNews! We’re incredibly proud of our colleagues, Kelebogile Kelly Mogotsi and Thomas Mtontsi; and the @dstigovza for creating opportunities like this @Saeonews
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@sapri_dsti will be here this Saturday. Come join us! Details below 👇 – at Kraaifontein, South Africa
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REMINDER: SANSA Open Day 2026 Join us this Saturday, 3 October 2026, for the SANSA Space Science Open Day in Hermanus! Admission is free, but registration is required. Register here: forms.gle/7cBTAt93ukVDQDnF9 #sansa #spacescience #Openday
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🇿🇦 Our #SAPRI and #SAEON colleagues, Kelly and Thomas, have wrapped up a successful week at the 19th Pujiang Innovation Forum in Shanghai, held from 11–14 September 2026, where South Africa was invited as the Country of Honour. @Saeonews @dstigovza @NRF_News #TeamSouthAfrica
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On 18 July 2026, @sapri_dsti and NRF-SAEON joined @iThemba_LABS in celebrating #MandelaDay by dedicating our 67 minutes to inspiring learners at Simanyene High School. Together, we celebrated the spirit of service while inspiring a passion for science. #NationalScienceMonth
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DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE,TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION (@dstigovza) profile pictureDEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE,TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION@dstigovzaJul 20
The National Science Month provides a platform for young South Africans who are doing well in scientific research, as innovators and entrepreneurs to promote their work and motivate others in the field of science. Share your story @NSM2026
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New data alert! Thank you to Nicola Marneweck for submitting a new Marion Island vegetation dataset to the #SAPRI Data Centre. Access the dataset here: catalogue.saeon.ac.za/record…. @dstigovza @Saeonews @NRF_News @UPTuks @Antarcticlegacy
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🌊 Happy Marine Protected Areas Day! This #MPADay, we're shining a spotlight on one of South Africa's most remote and remarkable Marine Protected Areas – the Prince Edward Islands #MPA @Antarcticlegacy #MPA
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The S.A. Agulhas II will depart from Cape Town today, 4 August 2026, carrying the 83rd overwintering team to the sub-Antarctic Marion Island. Wishing the captain, crew, #M83 and supporting personnel a safe journey and a successful expedition! #SANAP #SAPRI sapri.ac.za/sa-agulhas-ii-po…
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Reflecting on #NationalScienceMonth 2026, celebrating a month that brought marine and polar science closer to communities across South Africa. Thank you to everyone who engaged with us! Read more about our #NSM :sapri.ac.za/science-technolo… @Saeonews @dstigovza @NRF_SAASTA @NRF_News
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🚢Voyage Update: The S.A. Agulhas is safely en route to Marion Island, carrying the 83rd overwintering team as part of #SANAP. Track the voyage here: sapri.ac.za/sa-agulhas-ii-po… #M83 #SAPRI @environmentza @NRF_News @Antarcticlegacy @SAWeatherServic @SANSA7 @A_M_S_O_L
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SAPRI celebrates National Science Month at the Plett Ocean Festival and Marine Symposium @sapri_dsti
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Explore the SA-Agulhas, now in 360° ! See the vessel here 👉 sapri.ac.za/explore-the-s-a-… @dstigovza @environmentza @Saeonews @NRF_News
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Welcome home Marion Island Team 82! After more than a year on remote Marion Island, the team has returned safely to Cape Town. Thank you for your dedication, resilience & vital work supporting environmental research. #SANAP #SAPolarRI #MIMMP #LTOLANDIF #M82 #SEON
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The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof. Blade Nzimande, visited the NRF-SAEON, SAPRI & EFTEON teams exhibiting at the Ministerial Back to School Outreach Event on the day of the State of the Nation Address (SONA) 2026 @SAAO @dstigovza @NRF_News @sapri_dsti @SMCRI_ZA @DrBladeNzimande
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#SAPRI and @Saeonews teams got to engage with some Cape Town school learners at the 2026 Pre-SONA event, hosted at @SAAO, alongside other amazing science institutions, aiming to inspire SA's future leaders @dstigovza @ThomMton_SEO #EFTEON #FYNBOS
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An inspiring week at #MCEN 🌍 An enriching conference that combined learning , environmental education, and Science engagement. We were honored to have won the 'Best Novice Presentation' award for our presentation on SAPRI & the Mahlalela mentorship program. @Saeonews
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