Peace Light from Bethlehem 2017
Every year before Christmas the Peace Light is lit in Bethlehem and brought to Vienna from where it is spread all over Europe and North America by Guides and Scouts.…
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Did you know that 2018 marks 100 years of Rovering?
Have you seen the new 2018 badge? Wondering why its red and why it bears a sword and a dragon? 2018 marks 100 years of Rovering both worldwide and in South…
#GivingTuesday, help a rural child succeed!
#GivingTuesday is an international day on which people start their holiday giving to those in need of financial aid. With over 190 000 members of which 90% live and grow…
Rise against Hunger on 2 December
Rise against Hunger needs your help, we would like to pack over 15 000 meals on the 2nd of December 2017 from 10am and can’t do this without your help. We…
VWS Open Day on Saturday 25 November
It’s the annual VWS Open Day 2017, at the Newlands Fire Base in Newlands Forest on the 25th November 2017 from 9am till 4pm. VWS Open Day 2017 Flyer Please…
Check out these special JOTA stations!
This year, the Jamboree on the Air (JOTA) celebrates its 60th year of connecting people globally using the air waves! To commemorate this milestone, a number of countries and Scout…
Sanjamb 2017 is almost full !
Due to popular demand, we have decided to extend the closing date for late entries to the 20th October. This is your last chance to join Sanjamb 2017 or wait…
Let’s nurture our power to be a positive influence
Greetings fellow Scouts, As I start my journey as your Chief Scout, I am not going to tell you the solutions to the world’s problems, or the cure for cancer,…
Leadership and gratitude after serving as your Chief Scout
Dear Scouting friends, Madiba once said to me “Sibusiso I have lost power and position, I am a has been”, today I know and feel what he meant. I am…
Honour the past, inspire the future and build a legacy
Written by Madita Bϋnnecke Stuart Ravenscroft manages the Western Cape Scout Heritage center in Goodwood. He recently joined the Alumni Network and so we met up with him for a…