Support Mario as he runs for SCOUTS SA at Comrades
Hey, SCOUTS SA family! ⚜️ We’re thrilled to announce that our very own Mario Penso is taking on the Comrades Marathon, and he’s doing it for a cause close to…
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Callling our members to participate in Shaping the Future
Message from Chief Commissioner Gary Pienaar Last month, on the 27th April, we celebrated ‘Freedom Day’ and for some remembered what it was like to participate in South Africa’s very…
Upton Shield, where skills were put to the test!
Wrritten by Jemma Gill, SSA Youth Influencer Annually, the Western Cape Scout Region hosts a Junior Scout Hike competition called Upton Shield. With 96 Patrols signing up, the 2024 edition of…
Share your Scouter’s Good Deed
We know our volunteers are amazing and give their time and expertise to inspire and guide our youth to become the very best versions of themselves👍. But what we don’t…
12.92% of City Nature Challenge observations done by Scouts!
Today on World Day for Biodiversity we congratulate all our members who actively participating in this year’s Global City Nature Challenge 2024 at the end of April. Meerkats, Cubs, Scouts,…
Let’s chat Safe from Harm!
Join us for an evening of Safe from Harm discussions and insights with Joy Hutchinson, SSA’s National Chair Adult Support on Wednesday 29 May at 19h on Teams. Join the…
The beauty of diversity in the Scout Movement
Personal reflection by SSA Youth Influencer Nandi Tshabalala #WorldDayforCulturalDiversity “It wasn’t until I turned 20 this year, when I realised the beauty of the diversity in the Scout Movement. It…
How to open a Scout Group bank account
We received queries on what the process is to open a bank account for Registered SSA Scout Groups. After liaising with RTC’s and Scout Group Leaders in two Regions, as…
Upgrade your Safe from Harm skills today!
Be a Safe from Harm Champion in your Scout Group, District or Region! It’s all in the training…. Upgrade your Safe from Harm skills and knowledge and be prepared to help…
How do you stay safe online?
It’s a Jungle out there! How much do you know about staying safe online? 🤔 Are you prepared to protect yourself & others on social media? ⚜️ 🚨 Check these…