Living the Jamboree dream!
Written by Megan Evans, SA Global Ambassador 24WSJ I hopped off the plane at LAX, with a dream and my cardigan. Ok, maybe not quite- we landed at JFK and…
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It’s not an easy journey, but it’s worth it in the end!
Written by Anathi Ndobondi, 2019 Scouting-in-Schools intern “I started my journey with Scouting-in-Schools in January 2019. We first did the training. We hiked to the Scout Mountain Hut from Constantia…
Gary Pienaar appointed new Chief Commissioner
As you are aware Andrew Tanner’s term of service as Chief Commissioner comes to an end at the end of January 2020. We had a number of very good candidates…
It’s more than a tree, it’s a sign
Written by Paul Polta Earlier this year SCOUTS South Africa ran a tree planting project in partnership with the Scouting in Schools (SiS) team, Nangu Thina and Arboreta Nurseries. 150…
Cultural exchange at the heart of the Jamboree
Sixteen year old Sibusiso Mbhele was one of 4 Scouts that received financial support to attend the 24th World Scout Jamboree in West Virginia in America. With the support of…
Thank you for the golf balls and the coffee!
Message from Deputy Chief Scout Khonzaphi Mdaka There is no doubt that we all recognise and value what Scouting does for both young and old. Scouting gives us more confidence,…
I go to school because I can do Scouts!
Written by Paul Polta Lhumanco Mbanya is 13 years old and lives in Langa with his grandmother and his two uncles. He joined the Scouting-in-Schools programme earlier this year at…
Do your Scouts know the facts of HIV and AIDS?
World AIDS Day is held on the 1st December each year and is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV and AIDS and show their support for people living with…
Scouter wins SA Man of the Year – Youth Development
Congratulations to Kheto Mongwe, Scout Group Leader of 1st Nan Hua, for winning the SA Man of the Year Award 2019 in the Youth Development category. The SA Men of…
Geluksdal Scouts receive much needed donation
East Rand District Commissioner Mike Weeks recently sent out an appeal for support in kind for the Geluksdal Scout Group in Tsakane. “I requested the donation of a tent /…