Written by Caroline Boshoff, SSA Youth Influencer In South Africa, education doesn’t only happen in the classroom. While schools play a vital role in shaping young people academically, organisations like…
Training and empowering our adult leaders to implement our Scouting programmes, and grow their own skills and confidence, lies at the cornerstone of Scouting in South Africa. Cameron Belling stepped down…
SCOUTS South Africa is hosting the 2nd Africa Scout Moot in South Africa on behalf of the Africa Region of World Scouting. Therefore, it is considered an international event on SA…
In 2026, SCOUTS South Africa is taking action with the ‘Be Water Safe’ National Challenge! From rivers and dams to pools and the ocean, Scouting members will learn how to stay…
The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) reports that South Africa experiences approximately 1,484 drownings every year. This makes water safety one of the most important life skills for all young…
Every year, the SCOUTS SA annual badge recognises elements of our programmes, our national challenges, or the events we are commemorating. This year will be a very busy year for…
By Farai Ntuli, SCOUTS SA Board Member South Africa is raising a generation under pressure and one of the clearest warning signs is what’s happening in our schools. Bullying is…
Message from Khonzaphi Mdaka, Chief Scout Dear Scouts, Adult Leaders Rovers, parents, supporters, and friends of the Scout Movement, Happy New Year to all of you! As we step into…
Message from Wayne du Plessis, Chief Executive Officer Dear Scouting friends and volunteers, As I reflect on this year and all that has happened, including meeting young people, volunteers, and…
This year, our youth have lived the very essence of Scouting: doing their best, serving others, and growing into confident, capable young leaders. Earning the Meerkat Gold Star, Cub Leaping Wolf,…