MOTH GHQ has formalised the dress code for Shellhole Supporters which was approved in May 2022 at the GHQ meeting held in Cape Town. In addition there are also member […]

After years of trying to get a liquor licence and then been struck by covid, the Moth Cottesloe Bar never had a name and was never officially opened.  A small […]

The Cape Western Provincial Dugout regrets to announce the passing to Higher Command of Moth Danny Allan from the Blaauwberg Cuca Shellhole on Saturday  10 September 2022. Moth Danny served as the […]

The 50th Moth National Bowls tournament organised by Pietermaritzburg and District Dugout was played in Pietermaritzburg in July after having to cancel it for the past two years due to […]

CYBER SHELLHOLES’ ADMINISTRATORS Moth Marius (“Bone”) Geldenhuys (Left, in shirt-sleeves) has volunteered to replace Moth Brian Porter as a co-administrator of Cyber Shellhole with effect 20th August 2022 and, together […]

Congratulations to Old Bill of the Order  Dup du Plessis and Moth Philip McLachlan who were aware Merit Certificates at their respective Province AGM’ the week end of the 27th/ […]

Hi there from Simon-the-blockhouser, Thought this was worth a mention for the MOTHs. ABWBlockhouses has teamed up with Road Trip SA to list the vast majority of ABW Blockhouses on their […]

It is with profound sadness that Battledress Shellhole announces the Passing to Higher Service of Battledress stalwart, Moth 19312 Richard “Smudge” Smith earlier this morning. Smudge served in both the […]

Cape Western Provincial Dugout arranged a raffle to sponsor the MOTH 95th celebrations in Cape Town.  The prize being a stay in the beautiful MOTH Bakoven Cottages in Bak-oven The […]

    GHQ Circular 2022.03 MOTH 50th NATIONAL BOWLS TOURNAMENT, PIETERMARITZBURG, JULY 2022 It has been decided that the above tournament will be held in Pietermaritzburg, commencing on Sunday 3rd […]

As part of the drive to ensure that our museum is visited more often our opening times have changed to from the 1st of April 2022. Looking  forward to hosting […]

A new acquisition to Warrior’s Gate, 40mm anti aircraft Bofors Gun. Moth Thys and Moth Hendry from Sandy shellhole arrived around 2pm (being on the road from 4am) We completed […]

GHQ Circular 2022.03 MOTH 50th NATIONAL BOWLS TOURNAMENT, PIETERMARITZBURG, JULY 2022 It has been decided that the above tournament will be held in Pietermaritzburg, commencing on Sunday 3rd July 2022 […]

In early 2021 Moth Cedric from Warriors Gate, the MOTH Museum in Durban, was approached by a member of the public who recently relocated to KZN from Gauteng. He transported an […]

Recently it was the MOTH Museums & Memorials (MM&M) committee’s pleasure, to obtain the official first sign-in by Old Bill of the Order 2021 Moth Dup, in the newly installed, ‘Ek […]

Good Day, I would like to update our information  about the MOTH in Zimbabwe. In particular looking for the following information. Does the Zimbabwe Command still exist? They had 2 […]

Warriors Gate, the Shrine of the MOTH is currently currently undergoing a face lift. A fresh Coat of paint and the stone work being cleaned, restored and sealed. Watch this […]

Dear fellow Moths FESTIVE SEASON WISHES 13 December 2021 With the holidays just around the corner, we look back upon the past year and acknowledge all those who have helped […]

Message  from the National Chairman Andy Boden Firstly, I would like to start off by thanking MOTH GHQ for nominating and installing me as the National Chairman for 2021-2022. It […]

Congratulation to Moth Brian Wickens who was awarded the Certificate of Merit at the Platinum Province meeting on the 27th November 2021.  The certificate was presented by National Chairman Andy […]

Moth Andy Boden, member of the MOTH National Executive, was invited by the Paratrooper Veteran Organisation (PVO) to attend their November Pretoria Canopy meeting at Evenden House.   The PVO […]

At the November AGM 2021, Moth A Boden and Moth A. Coetsee 3 year term was up and they had to decide whether to make them selves available again or […]

MOTH General Head Quarters Congratulates Moth JOHAN NEETHLING du PLESSIS on his appointment as Old Bill of the Order for 2021- 2022 Moth du Plessis is one of a rare breed, […]

During the month of November, if you live in the Durban area, purchase your wreath from Cottage Flowers. The Cost is R250.00 and the proceeds go towards the running of […]

Good day Fellow Moths where ever you may be. The letters hereunder from the Old Bill at Weskus Quartel as well as the letter from Ansie & Lawrence van den […]

On 26th of September 2021, Moth Dave Berry of Platinum awarded the Certificates of Excellence to Moth Jacques van Rensburg of KBB  and Moth Andre Fenner from Oasis Shellhole. The […]

Be it known that Moth Adrian Botha from Tim Lukin Shellhole of the East Rand District Dugout answered the Sunset Call on 03 September 2021. Herewith our Sincere Condolences and […]

Moth Cape Western Provincial Dugout are the national hosts for the Moth 95th celebrations from 6 – 8th May 2022. Click here for draft itinerary Provincial Old Bill Leon Robertson […]

Annual MOTH Remembrance Day Ceremony at Mt. Memory MOTH National Memorial Venue:  Champagne Sports Resort (+-2.4 hours from Durban) Mount Memory Memorial site (Located inside the Resort property, follow the […]

Moth Norman Edward’s was presented his 40 year tie, in proud recognition of his long commitment and continued service to the Memorial Order of Tin Hats, by Old Bill Chris […]

The 2 September was a sad day at Warrior Shellhole as they watch one of their 2 tanks being transported to a new home at Mesca Dickie Fritz Cottages. This […]

Cyber Shellhole has had a very active year and numbers are growing. They are now having regular Zoom meetings with guest speakers, and this is proving to be successful Cyber […]