An Akela must be a good teacher!
As Akelas from all over the world prepare to meet at the international Akela 2016 pow wow. We spoke to Njabulo Mncube from 4th Benoni Cub Pack in Gauteng. SSA: Why…
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I learnt to read a compass and the Cub prayers!
Today is Mandela Day and people all over the country are doing a good deed. In Cubbing that is one of the main lessons children learn. They also learn how…
I showed my mum that I can clean up
This year we are celebrating 100 years of Cubbing. In South Africa, being in a Cub Pack means that you get to explore the world around you and discover new places.…
We learn while we are playing
The method of learning Lord Baden Powell introduced to the Scouting Movement is “learning by doing”. For Cubs this means growing whilst playing. We spoke to Tamryn Goslett (9) from 58th Durban Cub…
Monkey business with a smile
On Thursday the 14th of July the National and Western Cape Office staff visited Heaven’s Nest, an Early Childhood Development Center in Cape Town. The aim was to spread a…
Camping taught me to stay away for a weekend without my parents
This year we are celebrating 100 years of Cubbing worldwide. With a few more weeks to go until Akela 2016 we are rounding up our 100 interviews with Cubs and…
My Akela is special because he is my dad
This year we are celebrating 100 years of Cubbing worldwide. We spoke to Sinjon Alvin Whittal (10) from 1st Henley Cub Pack in Gauteng about his adventure. SSA: Why is…
Cameron Belling appointed National Chair Rover Programme
After years of service to the Rover Branch of the South African Scouting Movement Gerard Evans has stepped down. Cameron Belling was recently appointed as National Chair: Rover Programme. We spoke…
I taught my mum how to pray
Can you feel the excitement for Akela 2016 growing? We have been talking to 100 Cubs and Cub Alumni about the impact the Cubbing programme has on their lives. Today…
Cubbing, the cornerstone of a life of adventure!
25 days to Akela 2016! We spoke to Mr Winston Adams, a South African Cub Alumni who currently sits on the Africa Scout Committee. Mr. Adams joined the 5th Cape…