Recent events at Parktown Boys High School and the Laerskool Bekker in the Magaliesberg, where two pupils sadly lost their lives, serve as a reminder to us all of our responsibilities. We extend our condolences to the families of Enoch Mpianzi (Parktown Boys) and Keamohetswe Shaun Seboko (Laerskool Bekker). Our thoughts are with the families and…
Let’s join together as we celebrate Africa Scout Day on the 13th of March 2020 and put the “adventure into action”! Wear your Scout scarf to work or school. Run specific “Africa Scout Day” programmes, like for example: POP Cubs – Unravelling the African Spirit (Africa Scout Day) Organise an activity or promotional event in…
Message from Chief Scout Brendon Hausberger Over the Christmas break, I read a book and learned some more about creative art photography. This is a new photography style where you use aspects of the real world in creative ways to make a picture of purely your own creation. The authors started by pointing out that…
As you are aware Andrew Tanner’s term of service as Chief Commissioner comes to an end at the end of January 2020. We had a number of very good candidates and we thank them for their commitment to SCOUTS SA and their willingness to go over and above to see us all thrive. We are…
As you are aware, the Constitution of SCOUTS South Africa stipulates that registered Scout Groups that have signed a SPA can elect two people onto the Scout Board. Nomination criteria to serve on the governing Board of SCOUTS South Africa The Constitution of SCOUTS South Africa sets out the role and eligibility criteria for members of the Governing…
We thank you for spending 2019 with us! We wish you and your family a joyous festive season and look forward to sharing many more Scouting adventures with you in the new year!
Message from Deputy Chief Scout Khonzaphi Mdaka There is no doubt that we all recognise and value what Scouting does for both young and old. Scouting gives us more confidence, responsibility, a broader set of friends, a chance to pursue things we might not get to do otherwise, adventure and an extended family. I am…
Today the world celebrates volunteers. SCOUTS South Africa is a volunteer run organisation with hundreds of people who volunteer hours of their lives to educate and empower children and youth to be the best they can be. Thank you to all our volunteers! We acknowledge your dedication, your commitment and your contribution in making the…
As you are aware, the Constitution of SCOUTS South Africa stipulates that registered Scout Groups that have signed a SPA can elect two people onto the Scout Board. Prof Brian Figaji’s term is coming to an end on the Scout Board and one vacancy exists. Nomination criteria to serve on the governing Board of SCOUTS…
Today on Giving Tuesday help SCOUTS SA support a rural child! We are not asking for money, all we are asking for is 60 seconds. At no cost to yourself add us as a beneficiary to your MySchool card. When you shop, swipe your card. For every R42 donated through your purchases, we can change…