It’s all about the Volunteer!
Message from Chief Commissioner Gary Pienaar Scouting has been very much part of my life, ever since joining the Movement as a Cub at nine years of age. Looking back,…
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HV Marsh Award for Scout Journalism is digital
In 2018 the rules governing the annual HV Marsh Award for Scout Journalism were amended to the submission of digital newsletters and blogs on Group websites. To partake, pre-register your intention to do so before…
I learnt how to give my point of view
SCOUTS South Africa has approximately 190 000 young people engaging in Scouting on a weekly basis. In KwaZulu-Natal, thousands of girls and boys take part in extracurricular Scout activities at their…
Sanjamb 2021 – call for venue proposals
The next South African National Jamboree “Sanjamb” will be held in December 2021. The provisional dates are the 15th to the 23rd December. We are calling on all members to consider…
Pow Wow 2020: An African Odyssey
The sun has risen, and our adventure begins! The Gauteng Region welcomes you to Pow Wow 2020. Pow Wow 2020 is open to all Pack Scouters, Assistant Pack Scouters and…
Reminder of key safety procedures
Recent events at Parktown Boys High School and the Laerskool Bekker in the Magaliesberg, where two pupils sadly lost their lives, serve as a reminder to us all of our responsibilities.…
Get ready for Africa Scout Day!
Let’s join together as we celebrate Africa Scout Day on the 13th of March 2020 and put the “adventure into action”! Wear your Scout scarf to work or school. Run…
Let’s be happy and lead positive change!
Message from Chief Scout Brendon Hausberger Over the Christmas break, I read a book and learned some more about creative art photography. This is a new photography style where you…
Gary Pienaar appointed new Chief Commissioner
As you are aware Andrew Tanner’s term of service as Chief Commissioner comes to an end at the end of January 2020. We had a number of very good candidates…
Scout Group Rep nomination to Scout Board extended
As you are aware, the Constitution of SCOUTS South Africa stipulates that registered Scout Groups that have signed a SPA can elect two people onto the Scout Board. Nomination criteria to serve on…