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Eswatini Scout Association

The Eswatini Scout Association, (formerly the Emavulandlela Swaziland Scout Association and Swaziland Boy Scouts Association) is the national Scouting organization of Eswatini (Swaziland). The boys-only organization was founded in 1924, and became a member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement in 1968. In 2009, there were 6,850 members.

The association is divided into four districts: Hhohho, Lubombo, Manzini and Shishelweni.

Ideals and method

The Scout Motto is Hlala ulungele! in siSwati. The highest rank is Lion Scout.

Scout Promise in English and siSwati

On my honour, I promise to do my best,<br /> To do my duty to God, the King,<br /> To help other people at all times<br /> And to keep the Scout Law.

Ngekwetsembeka kwami,<br /> Ngiyetsembisa kutsi ngitawenta konkhe lokusemandleni ami,<br /> kusebentela Nkulunkulu, neNkhosi yakaNgwane,<br /> kusita bantfu ngaso sonkhe sikhatsi, <br /> nekugcina umtsetfo weMavulandlela.

Scout Laws

  • A Scout is to be trusted
  • A Scout is loyal
  • A Scout is friendly and considerate
  • A Scout is a brother to all Scouts
  • A Scout has courage to all difficulties
  • A Scout make good use of his time and is careful of possessions and property
  • A Scout has respect for himself and for others

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