A strategy for SCOUTS South Africa A discussion document in preparation for the Lekgota 2017. Download the PDF version of the SCOUTS South Africa Strategy here Introduction: The context of our strategic thinking Scouting is a global organisation focused on developing youth be productive and contributing members of their communities. Our aims are robust: develop…
Financial sustainability of SCOUTS SA A discussion document in preparation for the Lekgota 2017. Download the PDF version of the Financial and Sustainability Discussion Document here. 1. Introduction SSA has more than 190 000 child and youth members and over 5 000 adults who volunteer their time – at no cost to the organisation –…
Sanjamb 2017 has nearly 500 entries! Hurry up and register or you will miss out on an incredible adventure! Space is limited!! Held from 8-16 December at the Voortrekker campsite in Doornkloof, Free State. Sanjamb promises activities such as swimming, movie nights, commando course, gladiator fights and some good Scouting times! To register: Sign up for Sanjamb…
Thank you to those of you whom have registered to attend the event where we can talk about building Scouting in South Africa together. There have been requests to allow 2 people per Scout Group to register and attend. We are now opening the Lekgotla 2017 participation to 2 representatives from each Scout Group that has…
Are you creative, innovative and passionate about Scouting? Are you excited about the 2019 World Scout Jamboree in the USA? Would you like to see your design worn by the SA Contingent and traded with Scouts from around the world? We are looking for exciting and vibrant designs for a SA contingent badge to be…
What is the Lekgotla The National Partnership Conference, or Lekgotla (meeting place for village assemblies and village leaders) will be the first general meeting of representatives of all Groups. It will be taking place from 6 – 7 October 2017. Why it’s so important for your Group rep to be there! In order for national and regional…
Be proud to be a Scout on World Scout Scarf Day! On the 1st of August Scouts and former Scouts stand together and wear their Scout scarves in public to make the “Spirit of Scouting” visible. For the 4th year in a row, SCOUTS South Africa is running the “Scout Scarf Selfie Competition!” Take a selfie of yourself and/or…
Are you ready for the largest Scouting event in the world? This year JOTA-JOTI is “Celebrating 60 Years of Connecting Scouts”! With over 1 million Cubs, Scouts and Guides from 150+ countries taking part each year, it is a not be missed online and on air jamboree! Scouting members get to share their experiences and adventures…
Calling all Scouts and Scouters! Ready for the adventure of a lifetime? Apply now to join the SCOUTS South Africa Contingent to the 24th World Scout Jamboree 2019 in the United States of America. WHAT: The 24th World Scout Jamboree in West Virginia, USA. Host countries are the United States of America, Canada and Mexico.…
Today, the 18th of July we honour the late president and SCOUTS South Africa Patron Nelson Mandela by devoting 67 minutes of our time to help others. As Scouts we are all Messengers of Peace, so let us all take action and inspire change on Mandela Day by helping out in our communities. If your…