Participants at the 24th World Scout Jamboree will have the opportunity to participate in a number of exciting and challenging activities, including the world’s longest zip-line and largest man-made outdoor…
Written by Madita Bϋnnecke Bheki Sitole lives in Kamhlushwa, in the Nkomazi District in Mpumalanga . He has been an active Rover and adult volunteer for many years. We chatted to him about the…
In South Africa, Youth month and especially Youth day is of special significance as this commemorates the day when the youth stepped up to assume their role as leaders in…
Written by Madita Bünnecke Given that 2018 is the year in which we celebrate 100 years of Rovering, of empowering youth to be the best they can be, we could…
The impact of a programme like SCOUTS SA’s is best evaluated by the impact it has on the lives of its members. We spoke to 20 year old Claude Shippers…
Written by Mike Weeks and Madita Bünnecke In October 2017, Mike Weeks traveled to Kimberly for the first SCOUTS South Africa Lekgotla. Whilst at the Lekgotla, he met Lunga and Tandi…
Written by Madita Bϋnnecke For the Rover Centenary this year we interviewed Jearoid ‘Jazz’ Harris, an English teacher from Johannesburg, Gauteng. “Scouting is my hobby, or at least takes up almost…
There is an opportunity to attend the WSJ Dream Seed Workshop from 30 July to 2 August 2018 and join the 5th International Patrol Jamboree, 2 – 8 August 2018, Mt. Seorak, Gangwon Province, Korea. Application closes 14 June…
Yunga Competition The United Nations recognizes the key role that youth play in tackling climate change. UN Climate Change and its partners have run the annual Global Youth Video…
Written by Madita Bϋnnecke With the Rover Centenary in full swing we spoke to NRAC Chairperson Ubayd Ali Bapoo. Ubayd is also a Crew member of the Constantiaberg Rover Crew in Cape Town. Ubayd…