The Scout Entsha Programme
Dear member, The final version of the new Scout Programme – Entsha Programme – is now available for review. This programme is due to be rolled out in the first…
Category Archives: News
Represent SSA as our youth delegate at the WSYF and WSC
We are calling for a Scouter or Rover to represent SCOUTS South Africa at the upcoming World Scout Youth Forum and World Scout Conference in Gabala, Qabala, Azerbaijan from the 7th to…
Call for nominations for the position of Chief Scout of South Africa
Dear Members, Our current Chief Scout Sibusiso Vilane’s warrant comes to an end at the end of September 2017. The Scout Board wants the nomination of a Chief Scout to…
Let’s ensure all can benefit from this powerful programme
Mr Nimmy Abrahams was recently appointed Chair: National Scout Programme. We spoke to him about his life in Scouting and what he aims to achieve in his new position. Nimmy joined…
Skilled and ready to train with confidence!
Written by Debbie Fergusson SSA’s Gilwell Training Centre in Florida, on Johannesburg’s West Rand, was home to 28 participants and training staff over the recent Human Rights Day long weekend…
Planning an adult recruitment drive?
Did you get your adult recruitment kit from your DC or Regional Office? Did you like the idea and are planning to use it to organise a recruitment drive for…
Order your copy of The Scout Trail
Due to the high demand for the current (old) Scout Trail – which we are currently running – the National Scout Shop will be printing a limited amount of the ‘The Scout Trail’ and…
“Scouting molds and develops young minds”
Lunga ‘Rhino’ Nqini was recently named SSA’s “My Scouting Hero 2016”. We spoke to the Troop Scouter of the Community Church Scout Group from the Amathole Central District in the Eastern Cape South…
“My Scouting Hero 2016” is Lunga Rhino Nqini
Last year we asked members to nominate who they feel is “their Scouting Hero”. The independent Marketing Committee took some time to deliberate as it was extremely difficult to pick…
New Cub Six Patches
The current Six Patches for Cubs are triangular in shape which has influenced their price. In order to accommodate our members the National Cub Team put forth a proposal to change…