SSA’s Rover age is changing
By Cameron Belling, Chair National Rover Programme From the 1st of June 2019, SCOUTS South Africa will progressively be reducing the upper age for Rovers from 35 to 30 years…
By Cameron Belling, Chair National Rover Programme From the 1st of June 2019, SCOUTS South Africa will progressively be reducing the upper age for Rovers from 35 to 30 years…
Today we celebrate the UN Global Day of Parents with our Scouting family. This might seem like an obscure UN Day for most of you, but for Scouting, having dedicated…
Our next Wood Badge holder to share his story is Godfrey Micklethwaite. Godfrey lives in a Retirement Village in the Gauteng suburb of Roodepoort, with his wife Cynthia. They have…
Arlene Johnson is a Wood Badge holder from the Western Cape Scout Region. She trained as a teacher and taught for 12 years, was co-ordinator of the Nederburg Auction for…
The Upton Shield is a day hiking competition for junior Scouts under the age of 14½. This year it took place at the Helderberg Nature Reserve at Somerset West. Congratulations…
Dear Western Cape Scouting families, Over the past few years we have had the privilege of welcoming a number of German volunteers who assisted at the National and Western Cape Office and shop, whilst…
It’s book month and SCOUTS South Africa is proud to announce that the new Scout Handbook named “My Scout Journey” is AVAILABLE @ only R90 at the National Scout Shop or online. My Scout Journey is a 320 page, full…
Written by Christian Reimers Ever went to the beach but couldn’t enjoy it because of all the debris and trash? That is exactly what happened to me. My name is…
Hey Scouts of South Africa, yes, it’s Founders Day, 22nd February, the day we celebrate the birthday of our founder Robert Baden Powell. We do so by wearing our uniforms or scarves and by showing we are active and making a change to the world. Read full message from SA Chief Scout here.
On the 22nd of February Scouts worldwide celebrate Founder’s Day to mark the birthday of Lord Robert Baden-Powell, This year it’s all about the importance of our founding values, of the glue that holds Scouts together all around the world. “How do you live your Scout Promise and Law?” To join in the fun click here!