Message from Nosiphiwo Mkhize, Chair National Marketing Depression. A common and serious mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness, emptiness, or a loss of interest in activities you…
Happy World Teachers’ Day! Today, we celebrate our teachers across South Africa who give so much more than what is required of them. In addition to making sure children and…
We are excited to welcome Dawn Ledbitter as our new Chair of National Adult Leader Training. Dawn brings over a decade of experience in Rovering, mentoring and adult leader training,…
Being a Messenger of Peace is not simply about wearing a badge. It is about choosing, every day, to make a positive difference in the lives of others. Today on…
Written by Andrew Purnell, Conservation Professional & Troop Scouter 2nd Somerset West What does the 6th Scout Law really mean to you? Does it simply mean that Scouts are kind to their…
By Gary Pienaar, Chief Commissioner In a world where leadership is often measured by titles, authority, social status and achievement, Scouting offers a different perspective. It reminds us that the…
For World Scouting’s Secretary General David Berg, what started as fun Sunday mornings would become a journey spanning decades, countries and continents, taking him from a Belgian Cub Pack to…
This week we are highlighting the immense value of recognising the difference Adult Leaders are making in our lives, and the lives of young members in Scouting. We have spoken…
Today we’re looking at two important categories in SCOUTS South Africa’s Awards and Recognition Programme: Service Awards and Merit Awards. Although both recognise valuable contributions to Scouting, they recognise different…
It is important to understand that Commendations and Service Awards are different types of recognition. Sometimes a Rover or Adult Leader does something exceptional. Something that goes beyond the normal…