Many people hesitate to volunteer because they feel they don’t have the right skills. At SCOUTS South Africa, the opposite is true. You don’t need to arrive with experience. You…
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…
By Wayne du Plessis, SCOUTS South Africa CEO Scouting in South Africa is built on partnership and shared purpose. It is not the work of one group alone, but a…
A reflection by SCOUTS South Africa Board member Thomas Meyer. As we mark 1 May, conversations often focus on jobs, productivity, and economic growth. These issues matter deeply, especially in…
In Scouting, girls and boys as young as 11 are introduced to the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, not just in theory, but through practical, hands-on experience. As part of the Scout Advancement…
Scout Group Leaders must place the bulk Group orders as per the list below. Last day for orders and payments to your Region is 15 May 2026. Cost per badge…
There is still time to sync, check your observations and add photos that were taken during the City Nature Challenge window being 24-27 April! But remember, time is ticking, so…
By Sarah Chester-Brown, SCOUTS SA Chair International Committee In Scouting, growth doesn’t happen in isolation, it happens through connection. The friendships formed at weekly meetings, on muddy campsites, and across…
By Chief Scout Khonzaphi Mdaka Dear Scouting family, More than two decades ago, Nelson Mandela reminded our nation that freedom and responsibility are inseparable. That message continues to guide us…
Dr Bronwyn Peake is currently our Chair: National Cub Programme. What initially started as supporting her son’s Scouting adventure, turned into a life-changing journey of her own. In this personal…