As a Movement SCOUTS South Africa is committed to being a positive influence in the lives of young people and preparing them to be the future leaders within social movements, industries and society. To be able to increase that constructive impact, we need to work towards supporting more youth in meaningful ways. We would not…
Calling all SSA registered Pack Scouters, Assistant Pack Scouters and Pack Helpers from all around South Africa! If you have a passion for Cubbing, join your peers for a weekend of learning, sharing, networking, meeting new friends, meeting up with old friends and having fun. If you have not yet registered for the 2021 Pow…
Every year on the 1st of August Scouts, Scouters and Scout Alumni make the “Spirit of Scouting” visible in our communities by wearing our scarves on World Scout Scarf Day Through Scouting we have all met some amazing people and made lifelong friends. So eventhough we have been kept apart by Covid lockdowns, let’s embrace…
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…
Dear Scout Members, Our current Chief Scout Dr Brendon Hausberger’s term is coming to an end at the end of 2021. To ensure a smooth transition, and to facilitate an open and transparent process, the Scout Board is calling for Members of SCOUTS South Africa to nominate individuals to fulfil the role of Chief Scout.…
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…
Dear Members, As Scouts, the past few days have been horrifying to witness. We have seen acts of violence between fellow South Africans, we have seen the destruction of property and livelihoods. While we condemn the use of violence as a means of protest, we must acknowledge the deep divides we face as a nation.…
SCOUTS SA Mandela Day Initiative 2021 Annually Scouts around the country honour our late Patron Nelson Mandela by giving at least 67 minutes of their time for Mandela Day, on the 18th of July. Last year we introduced the Jars of Hope initiative whereby members could add dry ingredients to empty jars and give them…
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…