Written by Paul Polta I knew I would have to leave one day and write a story about my time in South Africa. I just never expected to write it from Germany. This year – even if it was not a full one – was one of the best I’ve ever had! When I was…
SCOUTS SA has introduced a COVID-19 Awareness Badge for all youth branches. Expected educational outcomes: Members inform themselves about COVID-19 and incorporate universal health/hygiene practices into their daily lives to be safe from harm. Members share factual information about COVID-19 with their families, neighbours and communities as a Good Turn/Public Service. Members understand the importance…
The global COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent national lockdowns have enhanced the plight of families living in poverty. With another cold winter edging closer, the 6th Rondebosch Rover Crew organised a mass donation drive of clothing, bedding and food to assist people residing in Site B of the Khayelitsha Township in Cape Town. “Prior to the…
In accordance with Government guidelines the SCOUTS SA online shop has been re-opened. With winter around the corner, get your warm winter accessories and clothing like SCOUTS SA neck-warmers (similar to buffs) and hoodies now! What about a locally manufactured SCOUTS SA cotton face mask? Various sizes are available for kids and adults for only…
Good day to you all, Regrettably, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and uncertainty at this time, the decision has been made to postpone Pow Wow. Sadly the sun has set for Pow Wow 2020, but it will rise and shine brightly again for Pow Wow 2021! We will keep you informed of the new details,…
Written by Jula Wolf I cannot believe that it has already been two months since we were standing at the airport in Cape Town saying goodbye. Sometimes it feels like yesterday that I was still at the National Scout office writing an article about a Scout or an event. Instead, I am now sitting at my…
Ahmad Solomon is known for his drive to empower and up-skill youth from disadvantaged communities. Since 2016 he has been the coordinator of the Western Cape Scouting-in-Schools programme. “I was born into a family where giving back was the foundation of what we believed in”, explains Ahmad. “My dad was the chairman of the 1st…
Over 200 families in rural communities in Mpumalanga have received humanitarian aid in the form of food parcels through a partnership initiative with the DPSG Fulda Scouting Province, former SSA volunteer Marvin Raussen, SA Rovers and Deputy Chief Scout Khonzaphi Mdaka. “My parents were development workers and for the first 10 years of my life…
Message from Chief Scout Brendon Hausberger As we have entered level 4 of lockdown, I know many of us breathed a sigh of relief at the relaxations of some of the rules and constraints. Level 4 provides the opportunity for some businesses to reopen, and for people to receive some of that fast food they…
After the success of the daily National Virtual Campfire Chats, we want to continue to engage and chat with our senior Scouts and Adult volunteers on a regular basis. We are looking forward to chatting with you every Thursday at 7 PM on zoom. To join: The link remains the same: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/856060835 You can email joy.hutchinson@scouts.org.za…