100 years of adult development
Message from Chief Scout Brendon Hausberger I am sure you all know the story behind the Wood Badge symbol of an axe in a log as originating from the frequent…
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Solid leadership training with far reaching impact on society
By Prof Brian Figaji, Chairman of the Scout Board The global Scouting community has been celebrating the centenary of their advanced adult leadership training, the Wood Badge. Given the increase in…
I never pictured myself talking to astronauts in space!
Lesedi Letshelo known to his friends as “Seska” recently returned from the 24th World Scout Jamboree in the United States of America. Lesedi is a grade 9 learner and lives…
Last days to win with the Child Friendly App!
Sabastian Rouse and Kaitlyn Dabbs have each won R2500 by being nominated on the Child Friendly App. With only a few more days to go, the countdown has begun! The…
I began to realise how big the Scouting Movement is!
Written by Caitlin Dace “It was an honour and a privilege to be part of the South African contingent that recently participated at the 24th World Scout Jamboree at the…
Scouts share survival tips at Cape Union Mart events
‘Survival’ was the name of the game recently when SCOUTS South Africa partnered with Cape Union Mart to host three Survival themed events around the country. “A group of some…
I am keen to learn Scout skills from you!
This month we welcomed another volunteer from Germany to the National SCOUTS South Africa office. Jula Wolf will be here for a year. We sat down with her to find…
When you fall …
Today we celebrate the UN International Youth Day. In honour of this we wanted to share the experiences of one of our German volunteers, Christian Reimers. Christian recently returned to…
Coming here was the best decision in my life!
Jana Lorenz recently returned home to Germany after spending a year of her life in South Africa volunteering at the National SSA Office. When not at work, Jana was…
LAST month to WIN with the FREE Child Friendly App!
August is the last month of the competition and the final chance for your Group to win R5000! Download the Child Friendly App and nominate your Group and a Scouting…