Inspiring children to lead by example
Every year on the 20th of November we commemorate World Children’s Day. As we all come together to reimagine the type of world we want to create post Covid-19, it is…
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Senior Scout Hike Challenge
The Challenge Form a Patrol, select a Patrol Leader, plan, organise and carry out a 3-day, 2-night overnight hike and camp out under the stars, or in separate tents, or…
HV Marsh Award For Scout Journalism 2020
Message from HV Marsh Judge Panel As many Scout Groups experienced vastly reduced activities during the COVID-19 lockdown, it has been decided to revise the entry criteria for the popular…
Empowering youth to turn the tide on plastic pollution in SA
Plastic pollution in our seas and local communities is dire. In November SCOUTS South Africa will be launching the Tide Turners Plastic Challenge in partnership with the United National Environment Programme…
Grateful to be authentically me
Today is world mental health day. The past few months have been hard. The lockdowns, Covid-19, anxiety and insecurity have taken its toll. Matthew Kingwill has been a Scout with…
Level 1 Protocols for Scouting activities & facilities
We would like to thank the government departments, legal and medical representatives, and our Regional Commissioners for their input and engagement in order for us to arrive at a set…
SSA Policy for the Operation of Scouting under Lockdown Level 2
Dear Members, Following on our recent Virtual Campfire Chat and the questions and input received from members, we are pleased to be able to share with you the SSA Policy…
Virtual Gilwell Reunion 2020
Due to the prevailing limitations on social gathering, all Woodbadge holders are invited to participate in the SA and UK online Gilwell Reunions. We will host a national SA virtual…
Scouting under Lockdown Level 2 update
Dear Members, We met last night (18 August) with the Regional Commissioners and – with helpful input from legal and medical professionals – are working to understand not only what…
Thank you for helping our communities!
Today, on World Humanitarian Day, we reiterate our gratitude and honour all essential service providers who – despite the risk to their own wellbeing – have continued to work tirelessly…