Did you get your adult recruitment kit from your DC or Regional Office? Did you like the idea and are planning to use it to organise a recruitment drive for your Group or District? We have recruitment cards available for you (without the “materials needed”)! Send an email to pr@scouts.org.za and tell us what you…
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Read MoreOn the 22nd of February Scouts all over the World will be celebrating the birthday of our founder Lord Robert Baden-Powell. In founding the movement, Lord Baden-Powell believed that the Scout Method would go far to replace fear with compassion, and misunderstanding with sympathy. He felt that by training and empowering young people to expand their horizons and…
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Read MoreA great opportunity exists for an eager Rover. The SAPSC(Suncheon Asia Pacific Scout Center) has set new plan for the year 2017. The Korea Scout Association welcomes one lucky Rover who is Scouting skilled, enthusiastic and interested in the Korean culture. How to apply: The applicant needs to be between 18-30 years old, and is open…
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Read MoreDear Members of SCOUTS South Africa, Towards the end of last year the Board of SCOUTS South Africa gave the Exco approval to proceed with a trial of a pilot programme aimed at addressing the needs of pre-schoolers in the age range of 5-6 years of age. As many of you will be aware, for the…
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Read MoreCongratulations to all who implemented a community project at an Early Childhood Development Center last year in honour of the Cubbing Centenary! We are striving to complete 100 projects but there are still 10 outstanding… yes, only ten more to go and we would have helped 100 centres where children learn their first basic skills.…
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We are starting the year with a fabulous sale on our final i.SCOUT and Cubs100 clothing! Get 40% off all
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My name is Sabrina Rohland and I’m a 28 year old Scout from Germany. In 2015 I had the privilege of spending 3 wonderful months in Mpumalanga where I learned so much about life in SA, the people, the cultures and also about Scouting in South Africa. I made a lot of friends and gained new experiences…
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Pack Scouter Competition Winner By Mrs Dorothy Berry, APS 4th Benoni Cub Pack I come from a family where Scouting and Guiding is considered important. I first became an “Assistant Cubmaster” in March 1959 after having been a Brownie, Guide and Ranger. The then Cubmaster, an RAF National Serviceman, wanted continuity in the Pack when he…
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As I reflect back on the year 2016 I am filled with mixed emotions. Personally I have lost loved ones and gained new friends. I have stayed focused and overcome challenges that have crossed my path and can look back with pride on what I was able achieve by staying true to myself, my values…
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Dear Scouting volunteers, friends and family, Thank you for all your hard work! You are what makes our Scouting Movement great! May you have a wonderful and blessed Festive Season! As we venture into the New Year may it be Adventurous, Exciting and full of Unique Scouting fun! The National Team
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World AIDS Day is held on the 1st December each year and is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV and show their support for people living with HIV. World AIDS Day was the first ever global health day, held for the first time in 1988. The day provides us with the opportunity to remind ourselves that HIV has…
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As we strive to recruit new adults and retain the ones within our organisation, we decided to shed some light on a few of our adult volunteers who go over and above to serve not only their communities but also the Scouting Movement. After his Scouting adventures, Gabonewe Phage from Potchefstroom in the North West Region…
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On the 29th of November SCOUTS South Africa launched the new Friends of Scouting Recognition Programme! The launch co-incided with #givingtuesday. We thank all who generously donated towards the growth and sustainability of Scouting in South Africa. It is truly appreciated! The ‘Friends of Scouting’ (FOS) Recognition Programme serves to thank corporate and legal individuals who contribute financially…
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Read MoreAre you wondering why we are reintroducing SANJAMB to SA? Although many of the roots of Scouting originate from South Africa, South Africa has never hosted a World Jamboree. South Africa has also not held a National Jamboree (SANJAMB) since 2001. Many of our member ask us why we don’t host these events in South Africa. Before…
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– For immediate release – 16 November 2016 SCOUTS South Africa is pleased to announce the appointment of Ahmad Alhendawi as the next Secretary General of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM), the youngest in the history of the organization. “I am honoured and humbled to be offered the opportunity to serve as the…
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Read MoreDoing a Gap year in 2017? Interested in working at one of the biggest Scout Summer Camps in the world? Then this is for you! BSA is looking forward to receiving young leaders, between 18 and 30 years of age, from SCOUTS South Africa for the 2017 summer programme. If you are interested please find…
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