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…
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…
Message from Jonathan Pienaar, National Young Leaders Representative Dear Scouts, Rovers and Young Adult Volunteers. Today marks the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Soweto uprising. A historic event that helped…
Recently, Scouts and adult volunteers from the Gauteng Scout Region’s DSD Programme joined the Gauteng Department of Social Development and civil society partners in a march advocating for children’s rights and…
World Hunger Day reminds us that addressing hunger begins with practical skills, local action, and investing in young people. Through SCOUTS South Africa’s Food for Life programme, young people are…
Today, on the International Day for Biological Diversity, we congratulate all our members who actively participated in this year’s Global City Nature Challenge. Meerkats, Cubs, Scouts, Rovers and Scouters from…
In the last financial year, 3 264 Adult Volunteers and Rovers across SCOUTS South Africa contributed an estimated 718 080 volunteer hours to youth development, community upliftment and the achievement…
Scouts and leaders from across Southern Africa gathered in Manzini, Eswatini, for the 20th Southern Africa Scout Youth Forum and the 49th Zonal Conference, under the theme “Embracing diversity and…
There is still time to sync, check your observations and add photos that were taken during the City Nature Challenge window being 24-27 April! But remember, time is ticking, so…
When you hear the word “Scouting” it is always pictured as campfires, hiking trails, and outdoor adventure – which is defintely true. But there’s another side to Scouting that sometimes…