In 2026, SCOUTS South Africa is taking action with the ‘Be Water Safe’ National Challenge! From rivers and dams to pools and the ocean, Scouting members will learn how to stay…
The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) reports that South Africa experiences approximately 1,484 drownings every year. This makes water safety one of the most important life skills for all young…
Every year, the SCOUTS SA annual badge recognises elements of our programmes, our national challenges, or the events we are commemorating. This year will be a very busy year for…
By Farai Ntuli, SCOUTS SA Board Member South Africa is raising a generation under pressure and one of the clearest warning signs is what’s happening in our schools. Bullying is…
Message from Khonzaphi Mdaka, Chief Scout Dear Scouts, Adult Leaders Rovers, parents, supporters, and friends of the Scout Movement, Happy New Year to all of you! As we step into…
Message from Wayne du Plessis, Chief Executive Officer Dear Scouting friends and volunteers, As I reflect on this year and all that has happened, including meeting young people, volunteers, and…
Message from Chief Scout Khonzaphi Mdaka Dear Scouting family, Today, #internationalvolunteerday, I extend my deepest gratitude to every volunteer who forms the heart of SCOUTS South Africa. Our Movement…
This World AIDS Day, under the theme “Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response,” we’re reminded that real change starts in our communities. Health pandemics have taught us that when people…
Message from Chief Scout Khonzaphi Mdaka Dear Scouting members, It is with great optimism and pride that I share with you our SCOUTS South Africa Growth Strategy for 2025–2028. This…
Let’s work together to end Gender-Based Violence. Violence against women and girls affects one in three women globally. In SA , a study conducted by the Human Sciences Research Council…