Please find SSA’s Safety Plan for members 2021 Level 1 HERE. The adjusted Safety Plan for Scout Groups, workplace plans for halls and camps, as well as the electronic form and questionnaire can be found HERE. Now that we are permitted to have bigger gatherings both inside and outside, we still urge you to practice…
The Covid-19 pandemic has taken a toll on all our lives. We just want to remind you that you are not alone. You are part of a Scout family and your mental and physical health is important to us. We put together a few resources to help you and your loved-ones cope during these challenging times.…
With the ongoing Covid pandemic, and fears for more waves, many of our Scouting family members are struggling both physically and mentally. It is important for us to be aware and informed about our own mental health, as well as that of our family and friends close to us. To this end we want to…
Dear Scout Members, We are relieved that with the relaxation to Level 3 we can recommence with the small group outdoor activities and training as permitted under the previous Level 3 rules. For the larger groups out there, please note the restrictions on numbers for indoor activities and those relating to your available venues. Please…
With the recent extension to the Level 4 Covid restrictions announced by Government, and the decision that schools remain closed, there are no immediate changes to SCOUTS Scout Africa’s current Covid guidelines. The continued ‘no gatherings’ rule will obviously have impacts on the Scouting programme, particularly the advancement of our members. We all hope that…
Message from Chief Scout Brendon Hausberger Dear Scouting Members, I am sure that in recent weeks for many of you the pandemic has gone from being a matter of numbers to one of names as it impacts on people immediately known to you either through family, work or Scouting. As the numbers continue to increase,…
Message from Chief Scout Brendon Hausberger Dear Scouting Members, As we face the challenges of the third COVID wave in South Africa, we have reviewed the Scout Activity Regulations to keep you safe and to comply with the revised Level 3 national regulations. Find them here. Sadly, I am sure most of us now know…
Dear Scouting members, As we are all aware, the government has confirmed that the 3rd Covid-19 wave has arrived, and President Ramaphosa has brought us as a nation back to an adjusted Level 2 lockdown. In light of this we want to confirm that the current SCOUTS SA Covid-19 regulations remain in effect and have…
With the first phase roll out of vaccines to our elderly nationwide it has become clear that many of our citizens struggle with the online application that the process requires. This means that they need our help to register so that they can receive the vaccine. Let’s not let anybody get left behind because they…
Calling all our creative Meerkats, Cubs and Scouts! Over the past months we have all seen how our frontline medical professionals have been facing huge challenges. Last year our Meerkats and Cubs drew “thank you cards” to show our immense appreciation. This year, we ask you to do it again. But this time around the…