A few years ago we received a message from a Scout supporter in Italy. His name is Filippo Bagarolo. We started talking about the impact of Scouting in South Africa and since then he has become a true Friend to Scouting. From liking and sharing the achievements of our members to joining the Friends of…
By Adam Nanguia – Age 7 – 1st Bryanston Saturday Cub Pack As members of the Scout Movement we all strive to respect our environment and to be of service to our communities. Recently Scouts around the country rallied to create a Better World for BP by picking up litter and making our parks, streets…
Matriculant and 1st Benoni Sea Scout Tomas Schreuder is a young man with a plan! “The moment I saw big and colourful rafts on our local lake I knew that I wanted to do that too”, says Tomas with a smile. “I was 8 years old at the time and since then I have been…
Athenkosi ‘Athi’ Qwelana is a young man with a dream. He lives in Khayelitsha, one of the largest townships in the Western Cape. In 2018 Athi joined the Scouting-in-Schools (SiS) internship programme. His aim was to develop his personal skills whilst being able to give back to his community and inspire children and young people…
This year a mere “Thank You” seems insufficient to recognize the amazing work of our Scouting volunteers of all ages. Your service to our communities and the Scout Movement over the past year have been incredible. Despite the challenges we all faced, you stepped up to ensure that people in need received support. You also…
Every year on the 20th of November we commemorate World Children’s Day. As we all come together to reimagine the type of world we want to create post Covid-19, it is also important to reflect on how our children have been stepping up over the past months. Early childhood education is inextricably linked to how children…
From the 26th to the 30th of October a number of attorneys nationwide will be partaking in National Wills Week where they will draft Wills free of charge. Thinking about passing away is not a pleasant thought. However, having a Will in place ensures that your family and loved-ones are taken care of, and gives…
From leading contingents to World Scout Jamborees, to developing Rover programmes and rolling out the Scout Entsha programme, Gerard Evans brings a wealth of experience to his new role as Chair: National Scout Programme. He is also the current Chair: International Committee. We reminisced with Gerard about the journey Scouting has taken him on since…
Professor Brian Figaji is renowned within the Scout Movement for his integrity, for embodying the Scout values and for his drive to ensure that Scouting remains relevant and accessible to young people in South Africa. Over the years he has been instrumental in revitalising Scouting to what we know it to be today. We sat…
As a woman wearing many hats Sarah Chester Browne is proudest to wear that of Troop Scouter! From joining the Movement as a parent helper, she has since established the 25th Cullinan Scout Group where she continues to lead by example. “I grew up in a family of Guides and Scouts and I’m grateful that…