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Scouts South Africa SCOUTS SA is affiliated to World Scouting,

SCOUTS South Africa educates and empowers children and young adults with life skills and a social consciousness that enables them to become innovative leaders with integrity, creativity and determination. SCOUTS South Africa strives to educate and empower children and young adults with life skills and a social consciousness that enables them to become innovative leaders with integrity, creativity and determination.

Scouts, we are stronger together! ⚜💜In Scouting, we know that mental health matters just as much as physical health. A...
10/10/2026

Scouts, we are stronger together! ⚜💜

In Scouting, we know that mental health matters just as much as physical health. And it’s something we don’t just talk about — we live it!

Through adventure, learning by doing, time in nature, and a supportive Scouting family, we help young people and volunteers build resilience, grow in confidence, develop life skills, and find a sense of belonging and purpose.

👇 Scouting helps us:
🌱 Build resilience and learn to navigate life’s challenges.
💪 Grow in confidence through new skills and achievements.
⚜ Find belonging in a supportive, non-judgmental community.
🌿 Reconnect with nature and enjoy the outdoors.
💜 Discover purpose by serving others and making a difference.
💗 Find people to reach out to when we need to talk.

But we also know that life can be challenging, and sometimes we all need a little extra support. Today, we want to remind every member of our Scouting family: YOU ARE NOT ALONE. ⚜💜💪

💬⌚Reach out. Check in on a friend. Make time for a meaningful conversation. Sometimes, just 8 minutes can make a difference. As Scouts and Scouters, let’s continue to create spaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported.

📞 Need someone to talk to? The NPower helpline, offered by SADAG and Tshikululu Social Investments, provides free support. 👉Call 0800 515 515.

Let’s keep looking out for one another, because a strong Scouting family is one that stands together. ⚜️💗🌱

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⏳⚜🇿🇦 Time is running out to nominate our next Chief Scout!With the term of our current Chief Scout, Mr Khonzaphi Mdaka, ...
09/10/2026

⏳⚜🇿🇦 Time is running out to nominate our next Chief Scout!

With the term of our current Chief Scout, Mr Khonzaphi Mdaka, coming to an end in February 2027, the Scout Board is calling on members of SCOUTS South Africa to think about the Scouters who have the experience, character, vision and commitment to lead our Movement forward.

The Chief Scout is more than a title. It is a volunteer leadership role built on service and experience, aimed at inspiring young people, supporting adult volunteers, strengthening our Movement and helping unite Scouting around a shared vision for the future. ⚜💜🌍

👉⚜ Could you nominate someone who:

☑️ Has at least 10 years of registered adult volunteer experience in SCOUTS SA
☑️ Demonstrates strong leadership and communication skills
☑️ Lives the Scout Law and Promise
☑️ Understands the role of Scouting in a changing South Africa
☑️ Can inspire and unite our diverse Movement

🕛👉 Nominations close on 21 October 2026 at 12:00 noon and are to be sent to [email protected].

ℹ👉Find more information and the nomination form on the SCOUTS SA website.

Are you ready to experience Pow Wow 2027? ⚜🐘🌊POW WOW 2027 is coming to the stunning Palm Springs Holiday Resort in East ...
09/10/2026

Are you ready to experience Pow Wow 2027? ⚜🐘🌊

POW WOW 2027 is coming to the stunning Palm Springs Holiday Resort in East London, and it’s time to say Aloe to Adventure! 👏🌴

Pack Scouters, this is your opportunity to learn new skills, share fresh ideas, connect with liked-minded people and refill your Scouters toolkit! You will also get to unleash your Wild at Heart spirit by challenging your peers to outdoor games, spot beautiful local wildlife, or dive into some water-side fun! ⚜💦⛳

If you haven’t registered yet, now is the time! 👇 See the graphic below for registration details.

We look forward to seeing you at Pow Wow 2027! 👀⚜

Scouting prepares young people to be ready for life. For the YeBoneer youth leaders 'YeboScouters' within the Western C...
08/10/2026

Scouting prepares young people to be ready for life. For the YeBoneer youth leaders 'YeboScouters' within the Western Cape Scouting-in-Schools programme that means preparing for the interview that could open the next door. ⚜🗝👍

Earlier this week, 315 youth leaders from the around the Cape Flats took part in practice job interviews. This initiative gives them the opportunity to experience the nerves, challenge and excitement of an interview in a safe space before facing the real-world experience.

For SCOUTS South Africa CEO Wayne du Plessis, providing opportunities to develop real world skills is what sets this programme apart. “For many young people, that first or second interview can be intimidating. A mock interview gives our YeBoneer youth leaders a chance to experience it before it really counts. It allows them to make mistakes, learn from them and build their confidence. It’s not about teaching them the perfect answers but rather it’s about helping them realise that they have something to offer and giving them the confidence to put themselves forward.”💜⚜

Where Scouting-in-Schools helps empower thousands of learners each week, it also creates spaces where the youth leaders can develop the leadership, resilience, and communication skills needed to step into further careers with confidence.👏⚜

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Lupine Knights Rovers Mayah Potgieter and Moxie Lombard received the SCOUTS SA Bronze Cross for Gallantry after their qu...
07/10/2026

Lupine Knights Rovers Mayah Potgieter and Moxie Lombard received the SCOUTS SA Bronze Cross for Gallantry after their quick thinking and Scout skills helped save a young girl from drowning. ⚜🌊

Mayah: “My Scout journey began when I was 12 at 1st Margate Scout Group, and one visit was all it took! I still remember that first meeting. The Scouts were making twists over a fire and everyone made such an effort to include me and make a mess of the twists! Looking back, Scouting has taught me that I am far more capable than I give myself credit for. It gave me confidence as not only a leader and a Scout but as a person.”💜⚜

Moxie: “When Mayah joined Rovers, we joined together. I enjoy social interactions and fun activities, either indoors or outdoors, and the adventure and camaraderie I found in Rovering did not disappoint.” ⚜🏕

Then came a moment when all those experiences mattered. While helping at a surfing camp, they saw a young girl struggling in the water. 🌊🛟

Moxie: “I was on my boogie board when I saw a girl struggling to keep her chin above water, surfboard completely astray. I paddled to her and together we made it back to shore where she then fainted. I put her in the recovery position and called for help. Mayah came bolting down the beach.” Mayah: “I kept talking to her to get her to wake up. I also checked to make sure she was still breathing. With help from a lifeguard, she was transported to the hospital and has made a full recovery."

So, how did Scouting prepare them for that moment, Mayah says: “Everything to do with First Aid and the situation I learnt in Scouting. When I was met with the real situation, I felt calm. That panic didn’t grip me the way it had before.” Moxie agreed: "I attended the Rovers First Aid course and had learnt the recovery position and HHHCAB. I felt competent and confident in what I had to do. Looking back, I realise that I can be calm in emergencies, keep my head down and keep going .We are honoured to receive the award and are grateful for the people and experiences in Scouting that helped prepare us to act when someone needed help."

Congratulations, Mayah and Moxie, on this well-deserved recognition!⚜👏

👉Full story on the SCOUTS SA website.

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Manqoba Dlamini, Regional Commissioner of the Mpumalanga Scout Region and CEO of the Green Prince Foundation demonstrate...
06/10/2026

Manqoba Dlamini, Regional Commissioner of the Mpumalanga Scout Region and CEO of the Green Prince Foundation demonstrates daily how young people can be stewards of the world we live in. 🌍🌱

As a passionate advocate for wildlife protection and environmental stewardship, Manqoba adopted Tembo the elephant as a powerful way of teaching children and youth how their actions matter. Through Tembo, Scouts learn about the importance of protecting wildlife, respecting nature and taking responsibility for the environment. This hands-on connection helps them develop a sense of ownership and inspires them to become responsible custodians of nature; and live the Scout values of service, responsibility, respect and care for others.⚜🌳🐘

Today, , Manqoba shares why teaching environmental stewardship is vital for environmental sustainability. 🌍💜

“Tembo reminds every Scout that protecting wildlife today means protecting our future. Teaching environmental stewardship to children at a young age helps Scouts develop a lifelong respect for nature and a sense of responsibility towards protecting the environment. Through Scouting, young people learn practical skills such as planting trees, conserving water, reducing waste, and protecting wildlife. These experiences nurture responsible, environmentally conscious leaders who understand that caring for the Earth is not just a duty, but a commitment to future generations. By teaching children to protect nature today, we empower them to become tomorrow’s environmental champions. ⚜🐘♻🌱

Teaching environmental stewardship from a young age is deeply aligned with the Scout Law and Promise, which encourage Scouts to serve others, respect creation, act responsibly, and leave the world better than they found it. It also develops a sense of ownership as they learn that their actions have an impact on the world around them. Scouting teaches us that a good Scout does not simply enjoy nature, they protect it. By nurturing environmental responsibility from childhood, we develop a generation of Scouts who will become responsible stewards, and leaders for the planet and future generations.”🌍⚜💪🌿

Scouts Mpumalanga Region

Do you like telling stories? We’re looking for volunteer Content Creators! ⚜📱🌍The SCOUTS South Africa National Content C...
05/10/2026

Do you like telling stories? We’re looking for volunteer Content Creators! ⚜📱🌍

The SCOUTS South Africa National Content Creator Team is being relaunched and we’re looking for volunteers with a passion for storytelling, photography, video, graphic design and all things creative. Previously known as the Youth Influencer Team, we’ve changed the name to better reflect what the team actually does.

👇⚜ There are three opportunities to get involved in:

📱Impact stories: share the stories and achievements of members, Groups and Districts that show the impact of Scouting in your Region. Deliverables: 2 pieces of content per month.

📹Video Series: help create engaging video content for the SCOUTS SA YouTube channel. We are keen to hear your ideas for video series showcasing the Scout impact. (Note that podcasts are not part of the programme at this stage.) Deliverable: the video series as discussed and agreed beforehand.

🎨Graphic Design: create programme, campaign and promotional assets aligned to the SCOUTS SA brand that can be used nationally to help Groups, Districts, and Regions access more consistent, professional and engaging materials to promote Scouting in their communities. Deliverables: project-based

☑️The team will be supported by a volunteer National Content Creator Coordinator, working alongside the National Marketing Team to help coordinate stories and content.

You don’t need to be an expert. We’re looking for people with different skills, ideas and perspectives who want to help tell the story of Scouting across South Africa. ⚜💜🌍 All positions are voluntary, with one-year appointments renewable for two additional years.

👉 Find out more about the roles and how you can get involved on the National SCOUTS SA news blog.

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Happy World Teachers' Day! 🌍🙏👏Today, we celebrate our teachers across South Africa who give so much more than what is re...
05/10/2026

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 young people receive an education, there are also teachers who dedicate their time, energy and passion to Scouting, helping young people discover their potential both inside and outside the classroom. ⚜💜🙏

From KwaZulu-Natal to the Western Cape, and across all our Regions, Scouting in Schools continues to make a meaningful difference in communities across the country. In rural areas, low-income communities, and townships, dedicated teachers and Scouting volunteers are creating opportunities for young people to learn, grow and thrive. 💪⚜🇿🇦

Through Scouting, young people are encouraged to learn by doing, develop leadership skills, build confidence, embrace responsibility and live by the Scout values. These experiences go beyond the school curriculum, equipping young people with practical skills and resilience that will help them navigate life with confidence and purpose.

To every teacher who dedicates their lives to empowering children and youth, THANK YOU! Your commitment, encouragement and belief in our young Scouting members are inspiring them to believe in themselves, discover their abilities and be ! ⚜💪🌍🙏

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Thank you for making a difference!⚜🙏💜For years, our supporters have helped SCOUTS South Africa through the MySchool MyVi...
02/10/2026

Thank you for making a difference!⚜🙏💜

For years, our supporters have helped SCOUTS South Africa through the MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet programme simply by doing their everyday shopping. 🛒That support has made a real difference to our ability to provide opportunities for children and youth to build confidence, resilience, leadership and practical life skills.⚜💪🌍

As MySchool moves to Woolworths’ new MyDifference programme, we need you to make one small change to keep supporting us as your MySchool donations will stop at the end of the month.📱🙏 ⏳

👉To continue making a difference at no extra cost to you, simply:
• Download the Woolies app
• Go to Loyalty
• Select My Causes
• Search for SCOUTS South Africa
• Select us as your Cause

👉☑️☑️You can support more than one Cause, so you don’t have to choose between the causes that matter to you.

🙏⚜Thank you to everyone who has supported us through MySchool. Given that your support will not automatically transfer to My Difference, please make the switch so that your support can continue!

Ready for a UK Scouting Adventure?⚜✈️🇬🇧Would you like to spend several months living and volunteering in the UK, while d...
02/10/2026

Ready for a UK Scouting Adventure?⚜✈️🇬🇧

Would you like to spend several months living and volunteering in the UK, while developing your Scouting, leadership and outdoor skills? 🏕

Scout Adventures UK is recruiting young adults from around the world for its 2027 Residential Volunteer Programme.

📅Placements available:
☑️January 2027 – November 2027
☑️March 2027 – August 2027

👉The programme includes accommodation, meals, uniform, training, mentoring, ongoing support and a weekly allowance. You’ll become part of the Scout Adventures team, helping deliver exciting outdoor experiences to young people

👤Who can apply?
This opportunity is open to SD-registered SCOUTS South Africa members who are 30 or under when their placement begins.
⚠️Before you apply to Scout Adventures UK, you need to first obtain a Letter of Introduction from SCOUTS South Africa.
📧Email [email protected] and request a Letter of Introduction for the Scout Adventures UK Programme. Please include your full name, Scout Group and SD number in your email. Do not submit your UK application before receiving your Letter of Introduction.

👉For full programme information and application details, visit the SCOUTS South Africa blog. Your next adventure could be in the UK! ⚜🇬🇧✈️

📸Photo: website Scout Adventures UK

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