One of the values we learn through Scouting is compassion. By learning to recognise when others need support, Scouting members learn to identify local challenges, conceptualise solutions, and plan actions…
South Africa’s diversity is one of our greatest strengths, yet many communities continue to face challenges related to prejudice, misunderstanding and the acceptance of people whose experiences may differ from…
Written by Grant Colloty, 1st Sedgefield Scout Group Leader While Scouting is often associated with adventure, hiking, and camping, one of its most important pillars is service. Through service projects,…
Message from Jonathan Pienaar, National Young Leaders Representative Dear Scouts, Rovers and Young Adult Volunteers. Today marks the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Soweto uprising. A historic event that helped…
Riding a bicycle is fun and healthy and gives children and youth the opportunity to develop skills, confidence, independence and embrace a sense of freedom. #WorldBicycleDay. In Scouting, that journey…
Recently, Scouts and adult volunteers from the Gauteng Scout Region’s DSD Programme joined the Gauteng Department of Social Development and civil society partners in a march advocating for children’s rights and…
World Hunger Day reminds us that addressing hunger begins with practical skills, local action, and investing in young people. Through SCOUTS South Africa’s Food for Life programme, young people are…
Today, on the International Day for Biological Diversity, we congratulate all our members who actively participated in this year’s Global City Nature Challenge. Meerkats, Cubs, Scouts, Rovers and Scouters from…
In the last financial year, 3 264 Adult Volunteers and Rovers across SCOUTS South Africa contributed an estimated 718 080 volunteer hours to youth development, community upliftment and the achievement…
By Khonzaphi Mdaka, Chief Scout of SCOUTS South Africa Today, as we recognise the International Day of Living Together in Peace, we are reminded of something deeply rooted in Scouting;…