Join us on Thursday 27 August for our Campfire Chat on Zoom at 7pm hosted by Chief Scout Brendon Hausberger. We shall be discussing the proposed internal SSA regulations regarding Scouting under Lockdown Level 2. The final regulations will be published online on Monday 31 August 2020. Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/856060835 Email: joy.hutchinson@scouts.org.za for the password
Dear Members, We met last night (18 August) with the Regional Commissioners and – with helpful input from legal and medical professionals – are working to understand not only what is legally permissible in terms of Scouting activities, but also what is in the best interest of our members. Having heard the input of our…
Today, on World Humanitarian Day, we reiterate our gratitude and honour all essential service providers who – despite the risk to their own wellbeing – have continued to work tirelessly in service of our communities. We also acknowledge our Scouting members and volunteers who have stepped up as Messengers of Peace to help people in…
For over 30 years Nosisa Ntuli has been changing lives in KwaZulu-Natal, one rural child after another. So what drives this mother, grandmother and Deputy Regional Commissioner School Channel Coordinator? In 3 words, her “passion for Scouting”! “I had just qualified and got my first teaching job in 1980 at Ndundulu Primary School in the…
As Scouts we commit to doing our Duty to our Country. We have also committed to contribute to achieving the SDGs, incl. SDG5 Gender Equality. This Women’s Month SCOUTS SA is joining hands with fellow community leaders and taking a stand for Gender Equality. We are supporting a small change to the SA coat of…
Our Scouting founder Lord Baden Powell once said “There is no teaching to compare with example.” Today we celebrate National Women’s Day and honour our women and girls who are changing our communities in small or enormous ways for the better. But we also recognise our male Scouters and Patrol Leaders who – leading by…
Message from Chief Commissioner Gary Pienaar The South African National Jamboree “SANJAMB” is a local event which is intended to take place every four years. It provides Scouts with the opportunity of a local Jamboree experience, which is more accessible and cost effective than the international options. Sanjamb 2017 attracted some 650 Scouts and Adult…
With Pow Wow 2020 being postponed to 2021,we have decided to get the African Odyssey underway and have some fun the virtual way! Join the Gauteng Pow Wow organising team, fellow Pack Scouters and volunteers for a virtual get together on 26 September 2020 from 14h-17h. The dress code is “African Colours”. More info and…
23 year old Jabu Hlangane doesn’t let hardship or adversity get in his way of personal growth and service to others. Despite being differently abled due to childhood Polio, Jabu embraces being a Scouting-in-Schools (SiS) intern and serving the learners at Ikhwezi Le Siswe Primary School close to his home in Khayelitsha. “I am happiest…
1st Waterfall Scout Group sisters Julie (9) and Mikayla (12) Eksteen have been on a mission to collect and distribute 1000 blessing bags for new moms and moms to be within their community. We spoke to mom Margret and heard from the girls and their dad Chris on the importance giving new mothers some support…