Lekgotla 2022 – Save the dates!
As the scheduled 2021 Lekgotla could not take place due to Covid restrictions, a commitment was made to members to hold an in person gathering at the soonest possible opportunity…
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Let’s recognise our volunteers!
Say thank you to your Scouter, DC, RC or another SSA volunteer that has made an impact in your life & they stand a chance to become SSA’s 2022 Scout…
The Midrand Meerkats are here!
Written by Megan Evans, SSA Youth Influencer Gauteng Earlier this month the 1st Midrand Meerkat Den invested their first Meerkats! The Meerkats is the youngest Scouting branch and caters for…
We are changing the livelihood of our learners
Written by Dylan Cloete, SSA Youth Influencer WC Zimkita Felicia (24) lives in Philippi in the Western Cape. In 2021 she was a Scouting-in-Schools intern and ran the Scout programme…
Shape our Future this Earth Hour!
Every year on the 26th of March Scouts around the world join the Earth Hour initiative and take action for climate change. Together with millions of people we switch off…
Meerkat Kon-tiki Pirates
The Zandvlei Sea Scout Base was a hive of activity from Friday 18 to Sunday 20 March 2022 as the Western Cape Scouts held their first Kon-Tiki competition since lockdown.…
Clean drinking water for Mpumalanga children
Written by Sharon Mkhonto, Regional Office Manager Mpumalanga Region There is no greater joy than handing over a complete project to happy recipients. Last year the Mpumalanga Region installed two water…
The perfect fit, Scouting and the President’s Award!
Written by Megan Evans, SSA Youth Influencer GT As Scouts, we often get the opportunity to participate in initiatives run by partner organisations too. One such initiative is The President’s…
How does Scouting make you happy?
Video by Pia Ramcharitan, SSA Youth Influencer KZN Today on #internationaldayofhappiness we asked Cubs why Scouting makes them happy? Hear from them here: https://fb.watch/bSB8aKklUw/ It is clear that learning…
Scouting is where I belong
Written by Mtha Nazo, SSA Youth Influencer Eastern Cape South Region Today on #internationalwomensday we are highlighting the role women play within Scouting as leaders, volunteers, members, partners, spouses and…