International Friendship Day 2015
As Scouts from all over the world build new friendships and celebrate a spirit of unity at the 23rd World Scout Jamboree in Japan, we join the world in celebrating…
Category Archives: News
How Scouting saved my life
I am Benjamin van der Veen. When I was fourteen years old my life was a mess. It was a life of depression and even though I had the support structure,…
Wa: the responsibility we have to each other and the planet
Josephine Troost is a 17 year old Scout from Stanford in the Western Cape. She has been home schooled since grade 1 and is currently completing her schooling through Cambridge. She joined…
Scouting parents made my Jamboree dream come true
17 year old Claude Schippers is a Scout with 1st Bellville South Scouts Group. It will be the first time Claude travels oversees and he is very excited “ I’m…
“Let’s stick together, have fun and enjoy it to the fullest!”
Tahirah Abrahams is a 14 year old Scout from 2nd Plumstead Sea Scouts. For the first time she will making a big trip oversees to join 32 000 fellow youths from…
The 1000 Paper Cranes for Peace Photo Mission
If you were granted one wish, what would you ask for? According to an ancient Japanese legend, folding 1000 paper cranes or Senbazuru entitles one to a special wish that…
Scouts prove that small acts make a big impact!
You don’t need to be a big Scout Troop to make a difference as the 1st Belvedere Scouts have proven once again. This newly formed Scout Troop has been giving…
Japanese journey of a lifetime for 178 SA Scouts and volunteers!
142 South African Scouts and 36 Adult Leaders will be attending the Most Diverse Event for Young People in the world taking place in Japan from the 28th of July…
First Springbok Awards for female Scouts in East London
On Friday the 26th of June Chief Scout Sibusiso Vilane will hand over Springbok Awards to Alexandra Caylee Lancaster and Megan Nicola Medcalf, both Scouts at 1st Cambridge Scout Group…
SSA Revitalisation Newsletter June 2015
A lot has happened since we started implementing the Revitalisation plan for SCOUTS South Africa. This concise newsletter aims to provide information pertinent to the transformation of the South African…