Message from Chief Scout Brendon Hausberger Today is a day to unite, to focus on how our diversity can strengthen us as a nation, and to celebrate the cultural wealth of South Africa, diverse in its people, traditions, cultural values, belief systems and ways of life. As a South African and a brother to every…
JOTA-JOTI, World Scouting’s largest digital event, is a month away! With most of us communicating online at present, this event will now be bigger than ever! Join thousands of young people around the world from October 16-18 and make new friends, chat about global citizenship, local programmes and have fun online & by radio. To register…
JOTA-JOTI, World Scouting’s largest digital event, is a month away! With most of us communicating online at present, this event will now be bigger than ever! Join thousands of young people around the world from October 16-18 and make new friends, chat about global citizenship, local programmes and have fun online & by radio. To register…
Dear Members, Following on our recent Virtual Campfire Chat and the questions and input received from members, we are pleased to be able to share with you the SSA Policy for the Operation of Scouting under Covid-19 Lockdown Level 2 “SCOUTS South Africa Safety Plan for SSA Members 2020”. If you have any questions or suggestions…
Due to the prevailing limitations on social gathering, all Woodbadge holders are invited to participate in the SA and UK online Gilwell Reunions. We will host a national SA virtual Gilwell Reunion on the 5th of September 2020 from 15:00 – 17:30. Join us for an afternoon filled with a variety of chats and activities! Register…
SCOUTS SA is supporting the #changeforher campaign. You can add your voice to the cause by clicking on the link and signing your name: https://room405.tv/changeforher/ SA’s coat of arms features on all official documents from birth to death. However, it only bears the image of two men. The time has come to #changeforher and replace…
Dear Members, We met last night (18 August) with the Regional Commissioners and – with helpful input from legal and medical professionals – are working to understand not only what is legally permissible in terms of Scouting activities, but also what is in the best interest of our members. Having heard the input of our…
Today, on World Humanitarian Day, we reiterate our gratitude and honour all essential service providers who – despite the risk to their own wellbeing – have continued to work tirelessly in service of our communities. We also acknowledge our Scouting members and volunteers who have stepped up as Messengers of Peace to help people in…
Hiked your 20km or more? Congratulations for hiking 20km or more (10km for Meerkats)! You have earned your #HikeToMahikeng badge. Badges are available at the Gauteng, KZN and Western Cape Scout Shops or can also be purchased through the Online Scout Shop for R10. Completed the 1290km distance? SGLs or Unit Leaders can apply for…
Dear members, With the ongoing relaxation of the lockdown regulations and some vagaries therein, we have received questions and pressure for a phased resumption of “normal/traditional” outdoor Scouting activities. The rationale To be very clear, at this time we do not believe that a decision for full resumption (normal meetings with large group activities) would…