Plastic pollution in our seas and local communities is dire. In November SCOUTS South Africa will be launching the Tide Turners Plastic Challenge in partnership with the United National Environment Programme and the World Organisation of Scout Movements. The initiative aims to mobilise 10 000 young people aged 7 to 17 to take action to reduce plastic…
Forts, packing their kits, sleeping in tents, nature walks, and the fun of a campfire! The very first National Meerkat Camp-in that virtually took place over the weekend was filled with activities, laughter and above all fun family time! “Our Meerkat animal fair was awesome”, said KZN RTC Meerkats Brenda Timmer with a smile. “It was…
SCOUTS SA has obtained permission to produce this year’s JOTA JOTI badge locally in order to keep the cost at a minimum for our members. Get your JOTA JOTI 2020 badge for only R15. The design is identical, but stock is limited so order yours today to avoid disappointment. Email: shop@scouts.org.za or Place your order…
From leading contingents to World Scout Jamborees, to developing Rover programmes and rolling out the Scout Entsha programme, Gerard Evans brings a wealth of experience to his new role as Chair: National Scout Programme. He is also the current Chair: International Committee. We reminisced with Gerard about the journey Scouting has taken him on since…
We would like to thank the government departments, legal and medical representatives, and our Regional Commissioners for their input and engagement in order for us to arrive at a set of rules which is as open as possible. The following Level 1 protocols for Scouting are in effect as from today. The camping rules in the…
We are excited to invite all our Meerkats, Meerkat Parents and Meerkat volunteers to the first National Virtual Meerkat Campout! This year it will be a fun and adventurous Animal Fair with loads of games and camping at home activities. When: 10 October 2020 @11h00 till 11 October 2020 @12h00 Who: All Meerkats (with a…
We are excited to invite all our Meerkats, Meerkat Parents and Meerkat volunteers to the first National Virtual Meerkat Campout! This year it will be a fun and adventurous Animal Fair with loads of games and camping at home activities. When: 10 October 2020 @11h00 till 11 October 2020 @12h00 Who: All Meerkats (with a…
Message from Chief Scout Brendon Hausberger Today is a day to unite, to focus on how our diversity can strengthen us as a nation, and to celebrate the cultural wealth of South Africa, diverse in its people, traditions, cultural values, belief systems and ways of life. As a South African and a brother to every…
Kevin Trollip was recently appointed Chair: National Property Committee. We chatted to him about his love for the outdoors, for Scouting, and for fast cars! “I had never heard of Scouting until I turned 11 in 1968”, he explains. “As a family of 6 brothers we relocated to Walmer in Port Elizabeth. A neighbour introduced…
JOTA-JOTI, World Scouting’s largest digital event, is a month away! With most of us communicating online at present, this event will now be bigger than ever! Join thousands of young people around the world from October 16-18 and make new friends, chat about global citizenship, local programmes and have fun online & by radio. To register…