Gary Pienaar appointed new Chief Commissioner
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…
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Scout Group Rep nomination to Scout Board extended
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…
Thank you for the golf balls and the coffee!
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,…
Do your Scouts know the facts of HIV and AIDS?
World AIDS Day is held on the 1st December each year and is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV and AIDS and show their support for people living with…
National Position Chief Commissioner
We would like to take this opportunity to recognise the outstanding service, commitment, energy and dedication that Andrew Tanner has brought to this role. Andrew has, through what has been…
The pride in the young Scout’s eyes is indescribable
Adrienne van der Watt has a heart for children and a passion for Scouting. She is currently our Chair: National Scout Programme. She grew up in Uitenhage, a small town…
Help us compile Scout Programmes-on-a-Plate
The revised Scout programme has been running for a couple of months now and hopefully all your Scouts have converted, and are benefiting from the exciting new programme! With the…
The Wood Badge heritage
Written by Dorothy Berry In the early days, boys formed their own Scout Patrols and asked a man they knew if he would be their Scoutmaster. Many of these men…
BSA International Camp Staff application open
Doing a Gap year in 2020? Interested in working at one of the biggest Scout Camps in the world? Then this is for you! BSA is looking forward to receiving young leaders,…
Stand tall and Do your best!
Message from Chair: National Meerkat Programme, Craig Rens (Mufasa) Dear Scouting Family, It gives me great joy to see the Meerkats launched in October 2019 as the fourth branch of…