Behind every young person who grows through Scouting is often a volunteer who encouraged them, guided them and helped them believe in themselves. Eastern Cape South Regional Young Leaders Representative…
This week we are challenging SCOUTS South Africa members to recognise the difference their volunteers are making and to celebrate their Adult Leaders! One of the biggest myths about recognition…
By Joy Hutchinson, member of the Adult Support team Every August, we celebrate the remarkable women who shape our families, communities and our nation. This year’s Women’s Month theme, “Empowered…
Scouting runs on volunteers. Behind every weekend camp, hike, badge, activity and opportunity for young people, there is a dedicated Adult volunteer who has given their time, skills and energy…
By Theo Rijs, Chair National Scout Programme A small change in words, but an important part of making our badge programme clear, accessible and Scout-centred. Badges are an important part…
This Women’s Month we are asking young women how Scouting empowers them to be changemakers in their communities. For SA Rover Zimkhona Zimo, being a woman in Scouting is not…
Today, on International Youth Day, we celebrate young people and the power of bringing them together and having dialogues for peace. The theme for 2026, “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations,” speaks…
Every last Wednesday of the month, adult leaders and youth from across the country come together virtually to discuss a variety of exciting Scouting-related topics, all presented by fellow dedicated volunteers.…
Don’t just tell young people that they are the future, give them the tools to shape it. There is no shortage of conversations about Africa’s youth being “the leaders of…
Message from Leonilde Lima, Vice-Chair Africa Scout Committee Dear SCOUTS South Africa, Thank you for the kind invitation to share a message as you celebrate Women’s Month and Women’s Day.…