Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.
Gerhard Sagat is the Head of Strategy at the internationally acclaimed advertising agency DDB SA. In his spare time he volunteers as the chairman of SSA’s marketing committee. Gerhard was…
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Scouting leads kids away from teenage temptation
17 year old Talita Mekgwe has been in the Scouting Movement for a decade. As a Scout with the Robin Hills Scout Group she participated in building the SCOUTS South…
2017 Scout Heroes Elizabeth and Nkulu Mabuza
Earlier this year we asked members to tell us who their Scout heroes are and why? From the nominees, two remarkable ladies Elizabeth “Zabe” Mabuza and Nkulu Mabuza captured the hearts…
The ultimate mum and daughter experience!
Written by: Denja Otte On National Women’s Day South Africans show respect for the women in our country that make our lives special. In Scouting we have thousands of mothers,…
Dr Brendon Hausberger to be new Chief Scout of South Africa
Today – Scout Scarf Day – we commemorate the very first Scout Camp on Brownsea Island in 1907. As we wear our scarf, we can’t help but think of all…
60 years of connecting Scouts, JOTA-JOTI
Are you ready for the largest Scouting event in the world? This year JOTA-JOTI is “Celebrating 60 Years of Connecting Scouts”! With over 1 million Cubs, Scouts and Guides from…
Malta Mediterranean Jamboree
The Scout Association of Malta and the Malta Girl Guides Association are organizing the first ever Mediterranean Jamboree in the summer of 2018. The event will run from the 1st to the…
Apply to attend the 24th World Scout Jamboree in the USA here!
Calling all Scouts and Scouters! Ready for the adventure of a lifetime? Apply now to join the SCOUTS South Africa Contingent to the 24th World Scout Jamboree 2019 in the…
Cub Matthew Kenyon-Wimbush a Lead SA Hero
A Cub does a good turn to others each day. A promise that 10 year old Matthew Kenyon-Wimbush took to heart when he decided to give back to a local…
Rovers to explore Iceland and embrace Change
From the 25th of July to 2nd August 2017 twelve South African youths from Cape Town, Johannesburg and KwaZulu Natal will be attending the 15th World Scout Rover Moot in…