WHY WE OBSERVE REMEMBRANCE DAY
Remembrance Day, or Poppy Day, is observed annually on 11 November or the nearest Sunday to that date. It started as a silent remembrance for those who died for their…
Category Archives: Press Release
The importance of belonging to something positive
Mr Philip Mulungo is a member of the Executive Team of the Toronto Group, the director of numerous national and international companies, and is now also a member of the…
SCOUTS SA signs MOU with the Lesotho Scout Association
On the 30th of April 2024, SCOUTS South Africa Chief Executive Officer Mr. Wayne du Plessis and the Chief Scout of the Lesotho Scout Association Mr. Katleho Mabaso signed a…
Scouts collect nearly 1.8 ton of plastic for wheelchairs!
When SCOUTS South Africa members rally to make a difference in the lives of others, the impact thereof is life-changing! Over 223 Scout members and families joined this year’s Mandela…
135 Scouts to live their dream at the World Scout Jamboree!
On the 24th of July 2023, 135 youths from around the country will begin their journey to in SaeManGeum in South Korea for the 25th World Scout Jamboree. The World…
Wayne du Plessis appointed as SCOUTS South Africa’s new CEO
From the 1st of June Wayne du Plessis will take over the helm as incoming CEO of SCOUTS South Africa. For over a decade he has managed various development and…
African Elephant Award for former CEO Milly Siebrits
Congratulations to Milly Siebrits, former CEO of SCOUTS South Africa for being awarded the African Elephant, the highest Award from the African Scout Committee. Milly received the award in recognition…
Meerkats show their communities they care
With Mandela Day coming around on the 18th of July children and volunteers of the South African Scout Movement are gearing up to show their communities that they care. “Community…
Khonzaphi Mdaka appointed new Chief Scout of South Africa
Our current Chief Scout’s term comes to an end on the 31st of January 2022. The Scout Board, having reviewed the nominations and completing the interview process, are now honoured…
A moral responsibility towards our planet and our children
Media Statement by Dr Brendon Hausberger, Chief Scout of South Africa Whilst Scouts from around the world are representing the Scout Movement at the UN’s Climate Change Conference COP26, young…