Written by Aimée Granzier, SSA Youth Influencer Eastern Cape South Josephine Jacobs, or Jo as we call her, is the Patrol Leader of the Elephant Patrol at 1st Walmer Scout Group located in Gqeberha. I spoke with Jo about the beach clean-up she organised with her Patrol and got her perspective on the importance of keeping our…
Written by Aimée Granzier, SSA Youth Influencer Eastern Cape South It was early on a sunny Saturday morning when the 1st Cambridge Scouts eagerly came together to do their community service. 1st Cambridge Scout Group is located in East London, and it is the Group I joined when I moved from Port Elizabeth to East…
We are delighted to announce that SCOUTS South Africa was one of only 5 National Scout Organizations (NSO’s) in Africa selected for a Special Commendation for our ongoing commitment to, and support of, World Scouting’s (WOSM) Messengers of Peace Programme. The award recognises that your ongoing actions and projects brought relief and comfort to people…
16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence 25 November – 10 December As a youth movement that promotes peace and equality, we ask our members to raise your voices and call for an end to all forms of violence against girls and women. Between 25 November and 10 December, in support of our country’s ’16…
Written by Mfundo Jiyane, SSA Youth Influencer Gauteng It was a cold Saturday morning when 1st Boksburg Cameron Scout Group members handed over blankets and food to children from the Emaphupheni Community. Six Scouts, four Scouters and Troop Scouter – and senior pastor of the Bredell Family Fellowship – Rev Dr. Jonathan Goosen represented both…
Have you been picking up litter in your community? Have you planted trees or cleared alien vegetation? What about recycling initiatives? WhatsApp or email us your photos and videos (filmed horizontally) and stand a chance to win #promisetotheplanet t-shirts or badges – courtesy of The Scout Association (UK). WhatsApp: 068 0699 463. Email:info@scouts.org.za Subject Line…
Written by Engel Masana, SSA Youth Influencer Limpopo Region A helping hand is what we need in our communities to restore humanity. As Rovers we have the duty to help where we can with what we have. I am a university student. I see the challenges my peers face daily as we come from different…
Show us what your #PromiseToThePlanet looks like & stand a chance to WIN! Scouts worldwide are rallying to make their #PromiseToThePlanet known as part of our participation in the upcoming COP26. World Scout Ambassador Bear Grylls and a delegation of Scouts will be showing the world what Scouts are doing to create a better world…
Written by Claire Smithard The Prometheus Rover Crew has been busy fighting climate change and air pollution in Gauteng by distributing Spekboom and educating Scouting members though out the province how to plant and care for them at various Scouting properties. This initiative was the brainchild of Kathleen Godfrey. Together with project manager Dawn Ledbitter,…
Written by Andrew Purnell, Troop Scouter 2nd Somerset West Some thoughts on the 6th Scout Law #WorldBiodiversityDay2021 What does the 6th Scout Law really mean to you? Does it simply mean that Scouts are kind to their pets or is there a bit more to it than that? As a conservation and environmental professional, I’ve…