POPIA is coming into effect on the 1st of July 2021. Please be aware that SCOUTS South Africa has a POPIA policy and you can find it here: https://www.scouts.org.za/wp-content/uploads/SSA-Protection-of-private-information-policy-2018v1.pdf It is really important that everyone who handles personal information, whether at a Group, District, Regional or National level, ensures that they manage the personal information…
Written by Claire Smithard The Prometheus Rover Crew has been busy fighting climate change and air pollution in Gauteng by distributing Spekboom and educating Scouting members though out the province how to plant and care for them at various Scouting properties. This initiative was the brainchild of Kathleen Godfrey. Together with project manager Dawn Ledbitter,…
With Child Protection Week underway, we want to reiterate the importance we place on keeping our children and youth safe and remind our members, parents and partners of the policies, procedures and steps that are in place. As an organisation we take great care to ensure that our adult and young members are aware of…
Dear Scouting members, As we are all aware, the government has confirmed that the 3rd Covid-19 wave has arrived, and President Ramaphosa has brought us as a nation back to an adjusted Level 2 lockdown. In light of this we want to confirm that the current SCOUTS SA Covid-19 regulations remain in effect and have…
As the Scout Movement in South Africa, we are very aware that without your support and encouragement we would not be able to work with your children to prepare them to deal with the challenges they will face as the next generation. From enabling them to be prepared for meetings, to drving them to camps,…
With the first phase roll out of vaccines to our elderly nationwide it has become clear that many of our citizens struggle with the online application that the process requires. This means that they need our help to register so that they can receive the vaccine. Let’s not let anybody get left behind because they…
The International Day of the Boy Child On Sunday 16th May 2021 the Gilwell Scouting Centre in the west of Johannesburg was a hive of activity celebrating the International Day of the Boy Child. The event also marked the first of many activities for the Gauteng DSD Scout Groups, as part of a partnership between…
Written by Andrew Purnell, Troop Scouter 2nd Somerset West Some thoughts on the 6th Scout Law #WorldBiodiversityDay2021 What does the 6th Scout Law really mean to you? Does it simply mean that Scouts are kind to their pets or is there a bit more to it than that? As a conservation and environmental professional, I’ve…
In Scouting, we’re committed to ensuring a safe environment for our young members and volunteers. This week we will be raising awareness about our Safe from Harm procedures and how we can continue to ensure the safety of the children and young people we serve in South Africa and globally. What is Safe from Harm?…
Dear Scouting members, Despite the enthusiasm to hold a Sanjamb in 2021, the organising committee and the SSA leadership team have made the difficult decision that this will not be possible, given the challenges posed by the current Covid pandemic and the likelihood that restrictions will be with us for some time yet. Under these…