Message from Chief Scout Brendon Hausberger For many of us Heritage Day is a day when we look back at what came before and made us who and what we are today. I suspect many of us have found ourselves asking – especially over the past 18 months – what led to the place and…
JOTA-JOTI is the world’s largest digital Scout event taking place online and over the air. It unites more than 2 million Scouts from over 171 countries annually. This year JOTA-JOTI will take place from 15 to 17 October. Register here: https://www.jotajoti.info/ JOTA-JOTI badges cost R18 each, are being made locally and sold through the National Scout…
Written by Liam Snyman, 1st Germans Scout Group My name is Liam Snyman. I grew up on a school campus with sprawling fields and surrounded by beautiful nature. My father was in charge of running the school camps. Needless to say as a young boy I developed a love for action and a passion for…
Written by Aimee Granzier, SSA Youth Influencer ECS My name is Aimee Granzier and I am a Rover at the 1st Walmer Scout Group which is situated in Walmer, Port Elizabeth. We are very fortunate to have a large property that is right next to the Settlers Park Nature Reserve. However, because we are positioned…
Over the past couple months the Covid pandemic has had a terrible impact on thousands of lives, livelihoods, and the sustainability of non-profit organisations and businesses alike. Thinking about drafting Wills and passing away is never pleasant. However, having a Will in place ensures that your family and loved-ones are taken care of, and gives…
JOTA-JOTI is the world’s largest digital Scout event taking place online and over the air. It unites more than 2 million Scouts from over 171 countries every year for a weekend of Scouting and friendship. This year JOTA-JOTI will take place from 15 to 17 October. Due to Covid restrictions we encourage SSA members to…
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.…
Meerkats and Meerkat Parents, get ready for the 2021 Meerkat Camp-In ‘Under the Sea’! We can’t all meet in person, so get your sun-tan lotion on & meet us at the virtual sea-side. Who: Meerkats and Meerkat parents, Den Scouters, Den helpers, etc. How to register: Ask your Den Scouter to send an…
Written by Mtha Nazo, SSA Youth Influencer ECS “It is our collective and individual responsibility to preserve and tend to the world in which we live”-Dalai Lama Earlier this year the Commscouts Group from Bisho in the Eastern Cape went around almost every street of their neighbourhood to pick up litter. 27 Cubs and Scouts…
Roxanne Willemse joins our SSA Youth Influencers in the Eastern Cape South Region. Roxanne will be promoting community service, environmental conservation, Leaping Wolf, Springbok and BP Award initiatives from members in her Region. If you have implemented a service project or would like to share how Scouting impacted your life, send an email to pr@scouts.org.za…