The life skills we teach in Scouting ensure that young people are ready for life. This year, through our “Be Water Safe” National Challenge, thousands of young people are learning…
Since 2018, South African Scouts have been part of a global drive to encourage young people to take local actions for worldwide change. Following the launch of the Scouts for…
The World Health Organization (WHO) marks World Drowning Prevention Day, reminding governments, organisations and communities that drowning is both predictable and preventable. The WHO’s campaign highlights that if we unite…
For most young people, spending three days hiking through rugged terrain with everything they need strapped to their backs might sound daunting. For the Scouts of the 1st Margate Scout…
As communities across South Africa marked Mandela Month over the past several weeks, thousands of Scout members quietly demonstrated that Nelson Mandela’s legacy is not only remembered each July, but…
As South Africa marked Mandela Day and continued to celebrate Mandela Month, Scout Groups across the country once again demonstrated that service is at the heart of Scouting. While many…
Written by Ahmad Solomon, National Coordinator for Group Growth “Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” These simple words can continue to inspire us as…
17-year-old Scout Aarushi Bhoora from the 1st Umbogintwini Scout Group recently spearheaded a clean-up project at Amanzimtoti Japanese Gardens, removing the invasive Kariba weed. The service project, as part of…
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…
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…