World Scout Scarf Day 2026
World Scout Scarf Day is a moment to celebrate the unity that binds Scouts across the globe and here in the Eastern Cape South Region. The simple fabric of our…
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Paint parkrun Purple People Photo gallery
What an incredible sight it was to see Scouts of all ages Paint parkrun Purple across South Africa in celebration of World Scout Scarf Day! From Meerkats and Cubs to…
Africa’s youth leaders gather in SA as partners for a sustainable world
The 2nd Africa Scout Moot in Arrowe Park kicked off with a vibrant ceremony celebrating Africa’s next generation of youth leaders. Hosted by SCOUTS South Africa on behalf of World…
Wear your Scout scarf and share its story!
World Scout Scarf Day is around the corner! On the 1st of August, Scouts around the world will proudly wear their Scout scarves to celebrate World Scout Scarf Day and…
Learn it young. Remember it forever.
The life skills we teach in Scouting ensure that young people are ready for life. This year, through our “Be Water Safe” National Challenge, thousands of young people are learning…
Scouting youth empowered to drive meaningful change
Since 2018, South African Scouts have been part of a global drive to encourage young people to take local actions for worldwide change. Following the launch of the Scouts for…
Uniting to turn the tide on drowning
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…
Mandela recognised the transformative role of Scouting
As communities across South Africa marked Mandela Month over the past several weeks, thousands of Scout members quietly demonstrated that Nelson Mandela’s legacy is not only remembered each July, but…
Scouts across the country step us and serve #mandeladay
As South Africa marked Mandela Day and continued to celebrate Mandela Month, Scout Groups across the country once again demonstrated that service is at the heart of Scouting. While many…
Sunridge Scouts make a lasting difference through service
When 20 Scouting children, adult leaders and parents of the 1st Sunridge Scout Group gathered at Kings Beach in Gqeberha on a crisp Saturday morning, they weren’t just collecting litter.…