Mr Andrew Tanner is well known in the Scouting movement for his dedication, skills and devotion to offering both young and old the best service we can provide. He recently took on the role as Chief Commissioner of SCOUTS South Africa. This is Andrew’s Scouting story. Andrew joined the World Scout Movement as a Cub…
Written by Denja Otte Youth month is a time to remember the rights of youth but also to reflect on our responsibility to give back to others. I am 19 years old and as part of my year of volunteerism in South Africa I decided to give back to children who spend long days in…
Pack Scouter Competition entry By San Schmutz, APS 2nd Somerset West For five years, every Friday of school term, has been a purple plastered end to the work week. Our Cub pack meetings are filled with hugs, laughter and ominous mischief as a melody to the harmony of teaching Cubs through fun – actively pursuing learning in…
Pack Scouter Competition Winner By Mrs Dorothy Berry, APS 4th Benoni Cub Pack I come from a family where Scouting and Guiding is considered important. I first became an “Assistant Cubmaster” in March 1959 after having been a Brownie, Guide and Ranger. The then Cubmaster, an RAF National Serviceman, wanted continuity in the Pack when he…
Are you a Pack Scouter, Cub or Cub parent? Want to find out which badges your child can obtain and where they fit on their uniform? Please find the new Cub Advancement and Interest Badge charts on the National Members Cubs page: https://www.scouts.org.za/members/cubs/. The charts are available in high and low res files to allow you…
Have you seen the new Programmes – on-a-Plate (Pops)? These Cub Pack meeting programme ideas are tailor-made by the National Cub Programme Team for your convenience. This time around it’s all about the deed! Let your Cubs explore being a cartographer, an EMT, a journalist, a scientist, a taxi driver, etc.. and have fun while…
Written by: Denja Otte The 1st Sasekani Scout Group in Limpopo gave back to their community by painting and decorating the Sasekani crèche. The Scouts named their Early Childhood Development Centre (ECD)-project “New beginnings” as they wanted to give the children at the crèche a better educational environment. The 12 Scouts and adult volunteers made…
International Akela 2016 – 100 years of Cubbing JOHANNESBURG – From the 6th to the 9th of August SCOUTS South Africa hosted the 2nd International Akela 2016. Under the theme “Ubuntu” a Howl for a Century of Cubbing!” the event brought together over 170 volunteers from all over South Africa and a few from the UK, the Netherlands…
As we are celebrating Women’s month we are shining the spotlight on some of our remarkable women in the Scouting Movement. Rochelle Booysen chaired the organisation of the very successful event “Akela 2016”. Let’s find out more about her. Rochelle joined Cubbing 16 years ago when her eldest son joined 1st Horison on the West…
As we celebrate Women’s Day we want to shine some light on a few incredible ladies in our Scouting Movement. Jeanette Angus is the Chairperson of the Cubbing Centenary and the National Cub Programme, she is also a devoted daughter and hardworking woman. Jeanette Angus joined the Scouting Movement in 1980 at 1st St Francis in…