World Scout Jamboree walk around
Take a walk around the 24th World Scout jamboree with the blogger and experience what a “typical day” at the jamboree will be like, including activities, meals and the general…
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Messengers of Peace Heroes Award
The Messengers of Peace Heroes Award was created in 2012 to recognize exceptional Scouts, volunteers and professionals for their outstanding work in creating a better world. Each year, heroes are highlighted…
Check out the 24 WSJ activities
Participants at the 24th World Scout Jamboree will have the opportunity to participate in a number of exciting and challenging activities, including the world’s longest zip-line and largest man-made outdoor…
“Rovering gives me guidance”
Written by Madita Bϋnnecke Bheki Sitole lives in Kamhlushwa, in the Nkomazi District in Mpumalanga . He has been an active Rover and adult volunteer for many years. We chatted to him about the…
Youth day message
In South Africa, Youth month and especially Youth day is of special significance as this commemorates the day when the youth stepped up to assume their role as leaders in…
“Being of service becomes an adventure”
Written by Madita Bünnecke Given that 2018 is the year in which we celebrate 100 years of Rovering, of empowering youth to be the best they can be, we could…
I can see my life on the next level, no matter where I’m from!
The impact of a programme like SCOUTS SA’s is best evaluated by the impact it has on the lives of its members. We spoke to 20 year old Claude Shippers…
“The Grand Slam of Scouting”
Written by Madita Bϋnnecke For the Rover Centenary this year we interviewed Jearoid ‘Jazz’ Harris, an English teacher from Johannesburg, Gauteng. “Scouting is my hobby, or at least takes up almost…
Sponsored trip to WSJ Dream Seed Workshop in Korea
There is an opportunity to attend the WSJ Dream Seed Workshop from 30 July to 2 August 2018 and join the 5th International Patrol Jamboree, 2 – 8 August 2018, Mt. Seorak, Gangwon Province, Korea. Application closes 14 June…
2018 Global Youth Video Competition on Climate Change
Yunga Competition The United Nations recognizes the key role that youth play in tackling climate change. UN Climate Change and its partners have run the annual Global Youth Video…