Golden rules of internet safety
Do you know how to be safe online? Do your Scouts know how to be safe online? Over the past years, we have all been spending a lot more time…
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Let’s be seen this Founder’s Day!
On Tuesday 22 February Scouts and Scouting volunteers around the world will be celebrating Founder’s Day, which is the birthday of Scouting founder Lord Robert Baden-Powell. In South Africa events…
Strong Leadership. Confident Youth. Strong Communities.
Message from Khonzaphi Mdaka, Chief Scout Dear Scouting members, As I look around and see all the exciting training, events, and programmes that are taking place, I find myself taking…
Project Korea, give a Scout the experience of a lifetime!
The 25th World Scout Jamboree will be held at the Saemangeumin. Republic of Korea from 1 to 12 August 2023 under the theme “Draw your Dream!” As you know, the World Scout…
National Awards Committee applications & nominations
The term of service of members of the National Awards Committee (NAC) is coming to an end and therefore they are looking for applications and / or nominations from within…
Mika is 1st Sedgefield’s first Leaping Wolf!
By Mtha Nazo, SSA Youth Influencer From being a dedicated Cub, to now being fully invested as a Scout, Mika Hill is 1st Sedgefield’s first Leaping Wolf! We spoke to…
A moment to reflect and be grateful…
Message from Gary Pienaar, Chief Commissioner As 2022 draws to a close, it’s time to pause and reflect … A moment to be grateful for our friendships and our families,…
Will YOU join in the Kandersteg Centenary celebrations?
We are looking for senior Scouts who are keen to travel to Switzerland and “Meet the world in the Alps”, have an awesome international Scouting experience, participate in an exciting…
Sign language, the bridge to cross cultural communication
Earlier this year SCOUTS South Africa partnered with local NPC DEAFinition to give some of our Scouting members the opportunity to learn about the Deaf culture as well as acquire…
View Scouting history through stamps and postcards
Do you have a passion for Scouting history? Are you intrigued with stamps and postcards from yesteryear? From the 8th – 12th of November the Cape Town International Philatelic Exhibition and…