Question NW23 to the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

Bryant, Mr D W to ask the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

(1) Whether, with reference to her recent trip to Antarctic, there is any collaboration between the South African Antarctic teams, scientists and those involved in Russian expeditions to Antarctica; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so; what is the extent to the collaboration and/or support; (2) whether her trip included discussions regarding the ongoing seabed prospecting by Russia, including extensive seismic blasting along the east of Antarctica; if not; why not, what are the relevant details ; (3) whether the refueling and servicing of Russian Antarctic-bound vessels by the Republic will be reconsidered, taking into account the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine; if not, why not; if so; what are the relevant details