Dear Scouting members, We regret to announce that we are cancelling the planned face to face National Lekgotla scheduled for the 5th and the 6th of March 2021 in KZN. We didn’t take this decision lightly as meeting and conversing with you – our members- is of utmost importance to us. However, due to the…
SCOUTS South Africa uses Scouts.Digital as its Membership Management System. We have a volunteer vacancy position for a Membership Management System (MMS): Assistant Developer and another volunteer position for a Membership Management System (MMS): Back-Up Developer and Administrator to support the current Developer and Administrator Richard Shearer with the operation and development of the Scouts.Digital…
A devastating fire ripped through the Masiphumelele informal settlement near Fish Hoek yesterday afternoon and through the night. More than a thousand homes were destroyed. We appeal for donations of: Non-perishable food items such as tins, cereals, etc. Toiletries Blankets Clothing and shoes Toys Taking into account COVID prevention measures, we would appreciate it if Districts…
Please be advised that the National Scout Office & Scout Shop will be closed for the holidays from 18 December 2020 to 6 January 2021. It has been a privilege to serve you all this year. May you have a blessed festive season with your families.
Dear fellow Scouting members, Following the President’s announcement on Monday evening, we have revised the Level 1 COVID Regulations to accommodate the changes issued by the Government. Find the new updated rules here. In summary, the effective changes made to the regulations are as follows: Subject to the available space to permit appropriate social distancing,…
SCOUTS South Africa’s 2021 annual badge has arrived and it visualises how most of us are feeling about the new year ahead. The concept behind the 2021 annual membership badge is healing and rejuvenation. The Aloe Vera image included in the design symbolises healing, good luck, protection and spiritual upliftment. The Aloe Vera is an…
From Chief Scout Brendon Hausberger Dear Scout, Scouters, Parents and Supporters, When 2020 started we were deluged with messages about 2020 vision and 20-plenty. In hindsight, those were more than a bit ironic given how all of us were blindsided when March brought life as we knew it to a grinding halt with a national…
We wish you all a blessed festive season! With thanks to Dawn Ledbitter for the illustration #HappyHolidays #FestiveSeason #Joy #Peace ScoutingVolunteers #volunteer #gratitude #Family #FamilyTIme
The process to assign scouts.org.za email addresses has been expanded. Who can apply? All warranted adult leaders, that are in a Scout Group that has signed the SPA and are registered on SSA’s membership database (Scouts.Digital), qualify to have a scout.org.za email address. It was further decided that treasurers may also apply for the email…
Join us from the 11th to the 19th of December 2021 at the South African National Jamboree – better known as SANJAMB – at the Emseni camp in KZN! Approximately 1500 Scouts will come together for nine days of physically challenging obstacles, water activities, camping, hiking, abseiling and loads of fun! If you are ready to put your…