Doing a Gap year in 2020? Interested in working at one of the biggest Scout Camps in the world? Then this is for you! BSA is looking forward to receiving young leaders,…
Message from Chair: National Meerkat Programme, Craig Rens (Mufasa) Dear Scouting Family, It gives me great joy to see the Meerkats launched in October 2019 as the fourth branch of…
Message from Chief Commissioner Andrew Tanner Since 2013 Scouts all around the world have contributed more than one billion hours of service towards sustainable development through local projects under the…
Earlier this year Nick de Klerk, Troop Scouter at 1st Greenside Scout Group, was presented his Wood badge. This made him the third generation of Wood badge holders in his…
Last chance to order your 2019 JOTI JOTA badges! Deadline extended till 17 September 2019 – 12 o’clock noon. Email Yolanda at shop@scouts.org.za to order. JOTA (Jamboree of the…
Scouts, Rovers, Scouters, parents and friends have all been downloading and nominating Scouting members as part of the Child Friendly App competition. One of the lucky winners was Scout Kaitlyn…
Written by Lindsay van der Sandt Bravery isn’t always climbing the highest mountain or jumping off a four story platform attached to a break. Bravery is when you really don’t…
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…
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…
A Night At The Museum On the 24th August 2019, 5 Groups from Southern District Cubs of Gauteng spent a “Night at the Museum” at the Natural History Museum in…