As Scouts we commit to doing our Duty to our Country. We have also committed to contribute to achieving the SDGs, incl. SDG5 Gender Equality. This Women’s Month SCOUTS SA is joining hands with fellow community leaders and taking a stand for Gender Equality. We are supporting a small change to the SA coat of…
Our Scouting founder Lord Baden Powell once said “There is no teaching to compare with example.” Today we celebrate National Women’s Day and honour our women and girls who are changing our communities in small or enormous ways for the better. But we also recognise our male Scouters and Patrol Leaders who – leading by…
Message from Chief Commissioner Gary Pienaar The South African National Jamboree “SANJAMB” is a local event which is intended to take place every four years. It provides Scouts with the opportunity of a local Jamboree experience, which is more accessible and cost effective than the international options. Sanjamb 2017 attracted some 650 Scouts and Adult…
With Pow Wow 2020 being postponed to 2021,we have decided to get the African Odyssey underway and have some fun the virtual way! Join the Gauteng Pow Wow organising team, fellow Pack Scouters and volunteers for a virtual get together on 26 September 2020 from 14h-17h. The dress code is “African Colours”. More info and…
23 year old Jabu Hlangane doesn’t let hardship or adversity get in his way of personal growth and service to others. Despite being differently abled due to childhood Polio, Jabu embraces being a Scouting-in-Schools (SiS) intern and serving the learners at Ikhwezi Le Siswe Primary School close to his home in Khayelitsha. “I am happiest…
1st Waterfall Scout Group sisters Julie (9) and Mikayla (12) Eksteen have been on a mission to collect and distribute 1000 blessing bags for new moms and moms to be within their community. We spoke to mom Margret and heard from the girls and their dad Chris on the importance giving new mothers some support…
Today we conclude our #HikeToMahikeng. Chief Commissioner Gary Pienaar and North West Regional Commissioner Thabiso Majola welcome you all to the town where the seed of Scouting was planted. Welcome to Mahikeng! #HikeToMahikeng #scoutssouthafrica
1st Margate Scout Taotitian Sinclair was determined to succeed for his Troop. He visualised completing the full 1290 kilometres of the #HikeToMahikeng Challenge and his resolution to succeed paid off! We spoke to Taotitian and his mom Carla about his amazing achievement. “I am a Scout with the 1st Margate Scout Troop. I, like Baden…
Every year on the 1st of August Scouts and Scout Alumni show their communities what it means to “be Proud to be a Scout” as we wear our scarves on World Scout Scarf Day! As we conclude the #HikeToMahikeng, let’s get out there, hike a few more k’s and showcase Scouting in our neighbourhoods by…
Hiked your 20km or more? Congratulations for hiking 20km or more (10km for Meerkats)! You have earned your #HikeToMahikeng badge. Badges are available at the Gauteng, KZN and Western Cape Scout Shops or can also be purchased through the Online Scout Shop for R10. Completed the 1290km distance? SGLs or Unit Leaders can apply for…