Scout News

Bay to Bay Challenge - Scouts took part in a 100 km race between Jeffreys Bay and Algoa Bay in the Eastern Cape. This event is a joint initiative between Scouts and the athletic community.

Volvo Ocean Race - Cubs and Scouts took part in an environmental race at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town in conjunction with the Volvo Ocean Race on 8 November.

Updates to PO&R
Updates to Policy, Organisation & Rules (17th edition 2008) are now available following the August 2008 National Scout Council.

Scouts address global warming
Scouts across the world gathered in Tokyo in July to address the issue of global warming.

Scouts: Prepared to build and sustain peace
The United Nations' International Day of Peace - marked every year on September 21 - is a day when individuals, communities, nations and governments highlight efforts to end conflict and promote peace. Scouts worldwide are encouraged to participate in marking this special day in every corner of the globe.

2007 Scouting Centenary report
South Africa is featured in the World Scouting report on the Centenary of Scouting as well as in the report on Gifts For Peace.

Chief Scout's Commissioner interviewed on SAFM
Brian February was interviewed on SAFM on 31 August. The interview is available to download as a podcast (39 MB download, 1 hour audio) from the SAFM website.

Happy 90th Birthday Nelson Mandela!
Nelson Mandela celebrates his 90th birthday on 18 July and as he is the patron of South African Scouting, we celebrated this event too!

Scouts 'can make a difference'
Labour Minister Membathisi Mdladlana has challenged the Scout movement to shape young people so they can be better adults. Article from News24, 28 April 2008

New branding for Scouting in South Africa

2008 is the centenary of Scouting in South Africa

Scouting has given many a boy a push in life
Article from Engineering News, January 2008