On Saturday, 24 March 2018, the world celebrates EARTH HOUR 2018. Starting as a symbolic lights out event in Sydney in 2007, Earth Hour is now the world’s largest grassroots movement for the environment, inspiring millions of people to take action for our planet and nature. Some 187 countries and territories took part last year, and…
Single-use plastic items are destroying habitats and ecosystems all over the world. Items like plastic shopping bags, drinking straws and plastic water bottles are made to only be used once – but when you throw it away, it stays in nature for thousands of years. This year, Cubs are challenged to be friends of nature…
The South African Contingent Management Team is pleased to announce that the maximum possible cost for the 24th World Scout Jamboree has been reduced from R60 000,00 per person to R55 000,00 per person. Depending on economic conditions and the exchange rate this may drop further. Participants will however be responsible for their own visas.…
March 13 was declared Africa Scout Day by the Council of Ministers of the Organization of African Unity (now the Africa Union) in 1995. The main goal of Africa Scout Day is to take stock of the achievements of Scouting and building partnerships for more social impact in Africa. Please send us your achievements that fit that objective. Let’s…
SCOUTS South Africa has a special Water Champ Challenge badge which was developed to help focus energies around avoiding water outages and focus on water saving around the country. The Water Champ Challenge is open to both Scouting and non-Scouting members. Are you up for a water saving and water awareness challenge? Are you a Water Champ? Earn…
Dear members, Please note that the applications to join the adventure of a lifetime at the 24th World Scout Jamboree in the United States have been extended to 30 April 2018. The South African Contingent is limited to 176 members, so get your entries in now to avoid disappointment! FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://www.scouts.org.za/2017/04/04/24th-world-scout-jamboree-2019/ OR EMAIL…
To all our friends and fellow Pack Scouters, We would like to invite you all to KwaZulu-Natal for the 27th POW WOW from 27 April to 1 May 2018. Right now the theme is “Top Secret”. Come and join us on a weekend filled with love, laughter, excitement, education, awe and even peace, while enjoying the…
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Every year before Christmas the Peace Light is lit in Bethlehem and brought to Vienna from where it is spread all over Europe and North America by Guides and Scouts. This year we also want to bring the Peace Light to South Africa to start our new year with a sign of peace. But we…
#GivingTuesday is an international day on which people start their holiday giving to those in need of financial aid. With over 190 000 members of which 90% live and grow up in rural and disadvantages areas, SSA is asking for your help to provide the Scouting experience to children in need. Click to Donate to…