Join SCOUTS SA’s Coordinator: National Growth Projects, Martin Roediger tomorrow for a Webinar in partnership with Wessa, SST, Plastics SA and the UNEP. Register before 9am tomorrow for the the webinar here: webinars@sstafrica.org.za or https://mailchi.mp/c52fe7a8d2ff/webinar-registration #Scouts4SDGs #Covid19 #EnvironmentalEducation #scoutssouthafrica #Wessa
Plastic pollution in our seas and local communities is dire. In November SCOUTS South Africa will be launching the Tide Turners Plastic Challenge in partnership with the United National Environment Programme and the World Organisation of Scout Movements. The initiative aims to mobilise 10 000 young people aged 7 to 17 to take action to reduce plastic…
Forts, packing their kits, sleeping in tents, nature walks, and the fun of a campfire! The very first National Meerkat Camp-in that virtually took place over the weekend was filled with activities, laughter and above all fun family time! “Our Meerkat animal fair was awesome”, said KZN RTC Meerkats Brenda Timmer with a smile. “It was…
SCOUTS SA has obtained permission to produce this year’s JOTA JOTI badge locally in order to keep the cost at a minimum for our members. Get your JOTA JOTI 2020 badge for only R15. The design is identical, but stock is limited so order yours today to avoid disappointment. Email: shop@scouts.org.za or Place your order…
Today is world mental health day. The past few months have been hard. The lockdowns, Covid-19, anxiety and insecurity have taken its toll. Matthew Kingwill has been a Scout with both 1st and 2nd Bergvliet Sea Scouts in the Western Cape. He recently turned 21 and is sharing his personal struggle with mental health with…
In light of our recent Virtual Campfire Chat about the “Flame of Friendship” we spoke to Mr Gosego Lawrence “Randoda” Maselwanyana and Mr Stanley “Stan” Peckham – who were both members of the Flame running team – about Scouting, friendship and what being part of this symbolic event has meant to them. On the 11th…
Written by Tahirah Abrahams, 2nd Plumstead Scout Group Gilzean “Gilly” Reid Sasman is a well know Sea Scouter in Western Cape Scouting. His life revolves around family, community, the sea and Scouts. Gilly hails from a long line of sea-faring Scouts. I sat down with him to find out how Scouting has impacted the Sasman family’s…
From leading contingents to World Scout Jamborees, to developing Rover programmes and rolling out the Scout Entsha programme, Gerard Evans brings a wealth of experience to his new role as Chair: National Scout Programme. He is also the current Chair: International Committee. We reminisced with Gerard about the journey Scouting has taken him on since…
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…