From Springbok Scout to sustainable finance leader
Last year we were privileged to welcome Thomas Meyer back to the Scout Movement as a member of our Scout Board. Thomas is no stranger to Scouting, so we took…
Category Archives: Impact of Scouting
Happy International Women’s Day!
Today, on #InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate the women and girls who are making a difference in their communities and across the SA Scout Movement. 🌍⚜ We recognise and thank our…
Thokozani Mkhatshwa leads SA to the 2nd Africa Scout Moot
Thokozani Mkhatshwa, the Deputy Chair of the recently formed Ihawu Rover Crew in Gauteng, was recently appointed as SCOUTS South Africa’s Head of Contingent to the 2nd Africa Scout Moot…
Scouting advancing social justice in uncertain times
Written by Sandile Tshabalala, SCOUTS South Africa Board Chair Today is World Social Justice Day. The conditions of the world are threatening our collective humanity and environmental sustainability. The recent…
Celebrating Founder’s Day together!
On Sunday, 22 February 2026, Scouts and volunteers across the world will celebrate Founder’s Day, honouring the birthday of Scouting founder Lord Robert Baden-Powell whose vision sparked the global Scout…
Have you registered your Group for the National Challenge yet?
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…
National Challenge 2026 ‘Be Water Safe’
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…
2026 badge celebrates conservation & friendship
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…
The kids are not alright. Why Scouting matters.
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…
Welcome back to a new Scouting year!
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…