As communities across South Africa marked Mandela Month over the past several weeks, thousands of Scout members quietly demonstrated that Nelson Mandela’s legacy is not only remembered each July, but…
The long-awaited Upton Shield for 2026 was held on 19 July, bringing together 54 teams of junior Scouts for a hike in the Constantia Alphen green belt and surrounding area.…
As South Africa marked Mandela Day and continued to celebrate Mandela Month, Scout Groups across the country once again demonstrated that service is at the heart of Scouting. While many…
Written by Ahmad Solomon, National Coordinator for Group Growth “Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” These simple words can continue to inspire us as…
Every last Wednesday of the month, adult leaders and youth from across the country come together virtually to discuss a variety of exciting Scouting-related topics, all presented by fellow dedicated volunteers.…
By Theo Rijs, Chair National Scout Programme On Saturday, 1 August 2026, we are inviting every Meerkat, Cub, Scout, Rover, Adult Leader and Scout family to join thousands of people…
By Thabiso Majola, Chair National Rover Programme When we think of the word “service,” we often picture large-scale disaster relief efforts, major community projects, or publicised charity drives. While these…
The June 2026 edition of Western Cape Scouter is out! Western Cape Scouter June 2026 Previous issues may be found here. Many thanks to our contributors. If you have an interesting…
South Africa’s diversity is one of our greatest strengths, yet many communities continue to face challenges related to prejudice, misunderstanding and the acceptance of people whose experiences may differ from…
South Africa’s diversity is one of our greatest strengths, yet many communities continue to face challenges related to prejudice, misunderstanding and the acceptance of people whose experiences may differ from…