We would like to thank the government departments, legal and medical representatives, and our Regional Commissioners for their input and engagement in order for us to arrive at a set of rules which is as open as possible. The following Level 1 protocols for Scouting are in effect as from today. The camping rules in the…
We are excited to invite all our Meerkats, Meerkat Parents and Meerkat volunteers to the first National Virtual Meerkat Campout! This year it will be a fun and adventurous Animal Fair with loads of games and camping at home activities. When: 10 October 2020 @11h00 till 11 October 2020 @12h00 Who: All Meerkats (with a…
We are excited to invite all our Meerkats, Meerkat Parents and Meerkat volunteers to the first National Virtual Meerkat Campout! This year it will be a fun and adventurous Animal Fair with loads of games and camping at home activities. When: 10 October 2020 @11h00 till 11 October 2020 @12h00 Who: All Meerkats (with a…
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…
Kevin Trollip was recently appointed Chair: National Property Committee. We chatted to him about his love for the outdoors, for Scouting, and for fast cars! “I had never heard of Scouting until I turned 11 in 1968”, he explains. “As a family of 6 brothers we relocated to Walmer in Port Elizabeth. A neighbour introduced…
Professor Brian Figaji is renowned within the Scout Movement for his integrity, for embodying the Scout values and for his drive to ensure that Scouting remains relevant and accessible to young people in South Africa. Over the years he has been instrumental in revitalising Scouting to what we know it to be today. We sat…
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 Scouters and Pow Wowers, En lieu of the planned Pow Wow 2020, we would like to encourage you to register and join our fun online Pow Wow ‘Get Together’ on the 26th September 2020. This will be a FUN day where we as Scouters can enjoy one another’s company, and still get to learn…
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…