“I joined a friend at a Cub meeting and never looked back”, says 6th Rondebosch Rover Dylan Ribbans with a smile. After a break of 2 years after turning 18, Dylan rejoined the Movement that gave him so much joy and memories whilst growing up in Somerset West in the Western Cape. “I saw an…
Mrs Sheila Tanner was recently appointed as the new Chair: National Adult Leader Training. However, Sheila is not a newbie when it comes to Adult Leader Training as she has been working relentlessly for many years within the Adult Support and Training teams to develop, edit and present materials that benefit not only the adult…
We are excited to introduce Madita Bϋnnecke to you. Madita arrived in August and will be volunteering with the Western Cape School Scouting team as well as the national office. SSA: Can you please tell us a bit more about yourself? Madita: I’m Madita Alena Bϋnnecke, I am 18 years old and I come from…
Written by Denja Otte The Scouting Movement would not be what it is today if it were not for all our dedicated Scouters. We have spoken to Pack and Troop Scouters over the years and are continuing to profile some of our adults who volunteer their time every week. Today we spoke to Jason Raad, Troop…
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 your Group or District? We have recruitment cards available for you (without the “materials needed”)! Send an email to pr@scouts.org.za and tell us what you…
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 Region about his Scouting journey and what inspires him to give back to others. SSA: When did you join Scouting and why? Lunga: I joined…
Pack Scouter Competition entry By San Schmutz, APS 2nd Somerset West For five years, every Friday of school term, has been a purple plastered end to the work week. Our Cub pack meetings are filled with hugs, laughter and ominous mischief as a melody to the harmony of teaching Cubs through fun – actively pursuing learning in…
By Debbie Ferguson, Pack Scouter at 1st Eagles on the West Rand in Johannesburg. So. I’m sitting at my desk in my study. It wasn’t supposed to be a study. It was supposed to be my ‘she-shack’ or something trendy and chic with exposed rafters, a sofa and a ceiling fan. Next door, in the dressing…
Pack Scouter Competition Winner By Mrs Dorothy Berry, APS 4th Benoni Cub Pack I come from a family where Scouting and Guiding is considered important. I first became an “Assistant Cubmaster” in March 1959 after having been a Brownie, Guide and Ranger. The then Cubmaster, an RAF National Serviceman, wanted continuity in the Pack when he…
Written by Denja Otte: Over the past months we have welcomed many new adult members to our Scouting Movement. We have also seen many young people step up and take on leadership roles on Group, Regional and National levels. Today we are talking to Clare Phyfer from 1st Hillcrest Scout Group in KwaZulu-Natal. Clare has been…