Virtual Gilwell Reunion 2020
Due to the prevailing limitations on social gathering, all Woodbadge holders are invited to participate in the SA and UK online Gilwell Reunions. We will host a national SA virtual…
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Speak Up & Sign Up #changeforher
SCOUTS SA is supporting the #changeforher campaign. You can add your voice to the cause by clicking on the link and signing your name: https://room405.tv/changeforher/ SA’s coat of arms features…
Scouting under Lockdown Level 2 update
Dear Members, We met last night (18 August) with the Regional Commissioners and – with helpful input from legal and medical professionals – are working to understand not only what…
Thank you for helping our communities!
Today, on World Humanitarian Day, we reiterate our gratitude and honour all essential service providers who – despite the risk to their own wellbeing – have continued to work tirelessly…
Welcome to Mahikeng!
Today we conclude our #HikeToMahikeng. Chief Commissioner Gary Pienaar and North West Regional Commissioner Thabiso Majola welcome you all to the town where the seed of Scouting was planted. Welcome…
Scout Taotitian walks the distance for his Troop
1st Margate Scout Taotitian Sinclair was determined to succeed for his Troop. He visualised completing the full 1290 kilometres of the #HikeToMahikeng Challenge and his resolution to succeed paid off!…
#HikeToMahikeng badge & commemorative certificate
Hiked your 20km or more? Congratulations for hiking 20km or more (10km for Meerkats)! You have earned your #HikeToMahikeng badge. Badges are available at the Gauteng, KZN and Western Cape…
Phased resumption of “traditional” Scouting activities
Dear members, With the ongoing relaxation of the lockdown regulations and some vagaries therein, we have received questions and pressure for a phased resumption of “normal/traditional” outdoor Scouting activities. The…
Let’s share “Jars of Hope” for Mandela Day!
Every year Scouts around the country honour our late Patron Nelson Mandela by giving at least 67 minutes of their time for Mandela Day, on the 18th of July. This…
A word of hope on Youth Day
Message from Lawrence Stanton, Chair: Young Leaders Representative Today – 16 June – marks Youth Day! You can be forgiven for not noticing though as this would have normally been…