For more than five decades, the 1st RandHart Scout Hall has been a place where young people learned to lead, to try, and to believe in themselves… and today that space needs support to keep those lessons alive.
Johannesburg, South Africa (22 February 2026) – A place like a Scout Hall is more than bricks and mortar. It is where confidence is built, where friendships are formed around campfires and where young people learn that they are capable of far more than they ever imagined.
When those spaces are under threat, it matters because what happens inside them shapes futures.
On this week’s Good South African Series, we sit down with Kathy from the 1st RandHart Scouts Hall to talk about exactly that. It is a conversation about legacy, community and the very real challenge of keeping important spaces alive when resources are stretched thin, but it is also a reminder of why these places are worth fighting for. Built in 1968, the 1st RandHart Scout Hall has stood for decades as a home for adventure, learning and belonging. Over a year ago, tremors shook the building, leaving cracks in the walls and damage that can no longer be ignored. The roof leaks when it rains, the repairs are urgent and the funds simply are not there yet. Without support, a space that has given so much to young people risks being lost.
What makes this conversation powerful is not just the problem, but what the hall represents. Scouts between the ages of 11 and 17 are guided by the Scout Trail, an adventure-filled journey that includes hiking, camping, abseiling, swimming, survival skills, first aid and even flying. It is hands-on, outdoors and endlessly creative, giving young people the chance to build skills, meet new friends and discover the world around them while learning teamwork, leadership and confidence.
This episode is part of our Budget Insurance x Good Things Guy partnership, where we shine a spotlight on the unsung heroes you’ve nominated. Because of this partnership, we get to celebrate the organisations doing the most and give them a little love and airtime too.
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