Written by Anathi Ndobondi, 2019 Scouting-in-Schools intern “I started my journey with Scouting-in-Schools in January 2019. We first did the training. We hiked to the Scout Mountain Hut from Constantia Nek and we visited the Sea Scout Base. The hike wasn’t easy but we were trained how to deal with all the challenges that we…
As you are aware Andrew Tanner’s term of service as Chief Commissioner comes to an end at the end of January 2020. We had a number of very good candidates and we thank them for their commitment to SCOUTS SA and their willingness to go over and above to see us all thrive. We are…
As you are aware, the Constitution of SCOUTS South Africa stipulates that registered Scout Groups that have signed a SPA can elect two people onto the Scout Board. Nomination criteria to serve on the governing Board of SCOUTS South Africa The Constitution of SCOUTS South Africa sets out the role and eligibility criteria for members of the Governing…
Written by Paul Polta Earlier this year SCOUTS South Africa ran a tree planting project in partnership with the Scouting in Schools (SiS) team, Nangu Thina and Arboreta Nurseries. 150 indigenous trees were planted in 30 no-fee paying schools around the Cape Town Metro area together with Cubs, Scouts and 20 SiS intern Scout leaders.…
Sixteen year old Sibusiso Mbhele was one of 4 Scouts that received financial support to attend the 24th World Scout Jamboree in West Virginia in America. With the support of the World Scout Solidarity Fund and generous donations from Scout Groups, parents and members of the public, Sibusiso was able to travel to another country…
We thank you for spending 2019 with us! We wish you and your family a joyous festive season and look forward to sharing many more Scouting adventures with you in the new year!
Message from Deputy Chief Scout Khonzaphi Mdaka There is no doubt that we all recognise and value what Scouting does for both young and old. Scouting gives us more confidence, responsibility, a broader set of friends, a chance to pursue things we might not get to do otherwise, adventure and an extended family. I am…
Today the world celebrates volunteers. SCOUTS South Africa is a volunteer run organisation with hundreds of people who volunteer hours of their lives to educate and empower children and youth to be the best they can be. Thank you to all our volunteers! We acknowledge your dedication, your commitment and your contribution in making the…
As you are aware, the Constitution of SCOUTS South Africa stipulates that registered Scout Groups that have signed a SPA can elect two people onto the Scout Board. Prof Brian Figaji’s term is coming to an end on the Scout Board and one vacancy exists. Nomination criteria to serve on the governing Board of SCOUTS…
Written by Paul Polta Lhumanco Mbanya is 13 years old and lives in Langa with his grandmother and his two uncles. He joined the Scouting-in-Schools programme earlier this year at Thembani Primary School. “My family supports me in my hobby”, he says happily. “My mother was a Guide when she was a child, so my…