Let’s make some waves for good!
New Years Message by Dr. Brendon Hausberger – Chief Commissioner A little Cub sits by a stream and throws a pebble into the water. Instantly the pebble is gone, absorbed…
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No matter what decade or country, youngsters are the same
Pack Scouter Competition Winner By Mrs Dorothy Berry, APS 4th Benoni Cub Pack I come from a family where Scouting and Guiding is considered important. I first became an “Assistant…
SA needs people with solid morals, values and character
As I reflect back on the year 2016 I am filled with mixed emotions. Personally I have lost loved ones and gained new friends. I have stayed focused and overcome…
Scouting is a grooming hub for credible leaders!
As we strive to recruit new adults and retain the ones within our organisation, we decided to shed some light on a few of our adult volunteers who go over…
SSA’s “Friends of Scouting” Recognition Programme
On the 29th of November SCOUTS South Africa launched the new Friends of Scouting Recognition Programme! The launch co-incided with #givingtuesday. We thank all who generously donated towards the growth and sustainability of…
Scouts and Scouters, this anti bullying week (and always) be a buddy, not a bully!
The limited studies in South Africa, that have been conducted show that bullying is prevalent in our country. One in five teens have experienced bullying firsthand at school or through…
Get the Rover Handbook Now!
It is here! The new Rover Handbook is available at the National Scout Shop and online at shop.scouts.org.za. For only R130 you will receive the lever-arch file with the Rover…
CALL for Proposals for SANJAMB
SCOUTS South Africa is calling for proposals from Members to undertake the development, hosting and running of a National Jamboree in South Africa. We have received one proposal, but in…
The adventure that was the “Battered Boot Night Hike 2016”
By Denja Otte From the 6th to the 7th of August Scouts and Guides were able to enjoy the thrill of the 45th annual battered boot night. The hike –…
“Rovers, another way to experience Scouting with peers!”
Written by Denja Otte: Over the past months we have welcomed many new adult members to our Scouting Movement. We have also seen many young people step up and take on…