Scouts in SA are investing in peace
Being a Messenger of Peace is not simply about wearing a badge. It is about choosing, every day, to make a positive difference in the lives of others. Today on…
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A Scout is a friend to animals…
Written by Andrew Purnell, Conservation Professional & Troop Scouter 2nd Somerset West What does the 6th Scout Law really mean to you? Does it simply mean that Scouts are kind to their…
Uniting to turn the tide on drowning
The World Health Organization (WHO) marks World Drowning Prevention Day, reminding governments, organisations and communities that drowning is both predictable and preventable. The WHO’s campaign highlights that if we unite…
1st Sedgefield’s 75 jars brought warmth and hope
Written by Grant Colloty, 1st Sedgefield Scout Group Leader While Scouting is often associated with adventure, hiking, and camping, one of its most important pillars is service. Through service projects,…
Let’s seize the opportunity to be the change
Message from Jonathan Pienaar, National Young Leaders Representative Dear Scouts, Rovers and Young Adult Volunteers. Today marks the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Soweto uprising. A historic event that helped…
Young people learn to grow food and support food security
World Hunger Day reminds us that addressing hunger begins with practical skills, local action, and investing in young people. Through SCOUTS South Africa’s Food for Life programme, young people are…
12.5% of biodiversity observations done by Scouts!
Today, on the International Day for Biological Diversity, we congratulate all our members who actively participated in this year’s Global City Nature Challenge. Meerkats, Cubs, Scouts, Rovers and Scouters from…
12.5% of biodiversity observations done by Scouts!
Today, on the International Day for Biological Diversity, we congratulate all our members who actively participated in this year’s Global City Nature Challenge. Meerkats, Cubs, Scouts, Rovers and Scouters from…
3 264 volunteers drive sustainable development.
In the last financial year, 3 264 Adult Volunteers and Rovers across SCOUTS South Africa contributed an estimated 718 080 volunteer hours to youth development, community upliftment and the achievement…
Strengthening partnerships for youth in Southern Africa
Scouts and leaders from across Southern Africa gathered in Manzini, Eswatini, for the 20th Southern Africa Scout Youth Forum and the 49th Zonal Conference, under the theme “Embracing diversity and…