We would like to take this opportunity to recognise the outstanding service, commitment, energy and dedication that Andrew Tanner has brought to this role. Andrew has, through what has been…
Adrienne van der Watt has a heart for children and a passion for Scouting. She is currently our Chair: National Scout Programme. She grew up in Uitenhage, a small town…
The revised Scout programme has been running for a couple of months now and hopefully all your Scouts have converted, and are benefiting from the exciting new programme! With the…
Written by Dorothy Berry In the early days, boys formed their own Scout Patrols and asked a man they knew if he would be their Scoutmaster. Many of these men…
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…
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…
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…