The International Day of the Boy Child On Sunday 16th May 2021 the Gilwell Scouting Centre in the west of Johannesburg was a hive of activity celebrating the International Day of the Boy Child. The event also marked the first of many activities for the Gauteng DSD Scout Groups, as part of a partnership between…
International Women’s Day offers the opportunity to reflect on progress made, to call for change and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women who have played an extraordinary role in lives of others in our country. When mentioning the word “Scouting” people picture it to be an organisation which is predominantly male.…
From the 11th to the 19th of December 2021 SCOUTS South Africa will be bringing together 1500 youth at their National Jamboree at the Emseni Camp in KZN. Boys and girls aged 12+ will hone their outdoor adventure skills, test their endurance and embrace the spirit of Ubuntu. “The South African National Jamboree – SANJAMB…
Plastic pollution in our seas and local communities is dire. In November SCOUTS South Africa will be launching the Tide Turners Plastic Challenge in partnership with the United National Environment Programme and the World Organisation of Scout Movements. The initiative aims to mobilise 10 000 young people aged 7 to 17 to take action to reduce plastic…
During the COVID-19 lockdown, SCOUTS South Africa’s adult volunteers nationwide are providing essential care services and social relief of distress to older persons, mentally ill, persons with disabilities, the sick and single parents with children that can’t leave their homes. In the Western Cape, 1st Pinelands Rovers Laura Troost and Johann Harzon are coordinating the collection…
SCOUTS South Africa will be entering the 2020 edition of the Cape2Rio offshore sailing race with an entire youth crew. The crew of two young adult leaders aged 21 and five Scouts between the ages of 15 and 18, will be competing in the race on JML Rotary Scout. They will leave Cape Town on…
On the 14th of September 2019 over 5000 people will get together for a day of fun, competition and Scouting spirit at the 60th Annual Scout Rally in Pietermaritzburg. The event that will start at 8h30 at the Linpark High School will give a platform to thousands of children to apply their leadership skills whilst…
143 South African Scouts and Adult Leaders are set to attend the 24th World Scout Jamboree (WSJ) in the United States of America. The WSJ is one of the most diverse events for young people in the world and takes place from the 22nd of July to the 2nd of August 2019. Over 40 000 youth from…
By Cameron Belling, Chair National Rover Programme From the 1st of June 2019, SCOUTS South Africa will progressively be reducing the upper age for Rovers from 35 to 30 years over the next two years. South Africa is the only country worldwide that has, until now, continued the Rover programme to age 35. Many other…
On the 15th of September over 3000 children and youth, SA Minister of Finance Min Nene, the World Organisation of Scout Movements Africa Regional Director, Mr Frederick Kama-Kama and SSA Chief Scout Dr Brendon Hausberger will be attending the Annual KZN Competition Rally. This year it is to be held in Durban. SCOUTS South Africa’s programmes…