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SCOUTS South Africa
Last updated 2026-09-24 · 4 sections
Meerkats[1]
Ages 5–6
The youngest branch, building cooperation and early leadership through play, stories and creative activity.
No confirmed progression stages.
Cubs[1]
Ages 7–10
Builds skills, responsibility and teamwork through small-group activity and outdoor adventure.
No confirmed progression stages.
Scouts[1]
Ages 11–17
Develops independence and youth leadership through patrol life, outdoor skills and progressive challenges.
No confirmed progression stages.
Rovers[1]
Ages 18–29
A young-adult branch where members govern their crew and pursue service, adventure and personal growth.
No confirmed progression stages.
Sources
- SCOUTS South Africa Organisational Rules — November 2022 v2 · SCOUTS South Africa · Accessed 2026-09-245.1 The Meerkat, clauses 5.1.1–5.1.6 · 6.1 The Cub, clauses 6.1.1–6.1.6 · 7.1 The Scout, clauses 7.1.1–7.1.9 · 8.1 The Rover Recruit and Squire; 8.2 The Rover