“Scouting molds and develops young minds”
Lunga ‘Rhino’ Nqini was recently named SSA’s “My Scouting Hero 2016”. We spoke to the Troop Scouter of the Community Church Scout Group from the Amathole Central District in the Eastern Cape South…
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“My Scouting Hero 2016” is Lunga Rhino Nqini
Last year we asked members to nominate who they feel is “their Scouting Hero”. The independent Marketing Committee took some time to deliberate as it was extremely difficult to pick…
Does your Group have their “kit”?
In February we celebrate our Founding father Lord Baden Powell’s Birthday. What better reason to kick off our new Adult Recruitment Campaign for 2017! We know that many Groups are struggling to…
New Cub Six Patches
The current Six Patches for Cubs are triangular in shape which has influenced their price. In order to accommodate our members the National Cub Team put forth a proposal to change…
Cubbing is filled with hugs, laughter and ominous mischief
Pack Scouter Competition entry By San Schmutz, APS 2nd Somerset West For five years, every Friday of school term, has been a purple plastered end to the work week. Our Cub pack…
Let’s make some waves for good!
New Years Message by Dr. Brendon Hausberger – Chief Commissioner A little Cub sits by a stream and throws a pebble into the water. Instantly the pebble is gone, absorbed…
No matter what decade or country, youngsters are the same
Pack Scouter Competition Winner By Mrs Dorothy Berry, APS 4th Benoni Cub Pack I come from a family where Scouting and Guiding is considered important. I first became an “Assistant…
SA needs people with solid morals, values and character
As I reflect back on the year 2016 I am filled with mixed emotions. Personally I have lost loved ones and gained new friends. I have stayed focused and overcome…
Scouting is a grooming hub for credible leaders!
As we strive to recruit new adults and retain the ones within our organisation, we decided to shed some light on a few of our adult volunteers who go over…
SSA’s “Friends of Scouting” Recognition Programme
On the 29th of November SCOUTS South Africa launched the new Friends of Scouting Recognition Programme! The launch co-incided with #givingtuesday. We thank all who generously donated towards the growth and sustainability of…