With great sadness, Cape Western Provincial Dugout has to inform, that 22748 Moth David Michael Revell of Red Barn / Tavern of the Seas Shellhole and serving Old Bill of the Order, has answered the Sunset Call and has gone to meet the Higher Command. Sincere condolences are extended to his widow Maureen and sons […]

Dear Moth brothers Please forward this link from the Delville Wood Trust to your members. The trust has put together a virtual service to be screened on the 12th July @ 11h00.  The service shows snippets of past services (I assume as I have not seen it) and is a Call to Remembrance for all veterans […]

Thanks to Moth Johann Du Plessis, the Constitution has now been made available in Afrikaans. This has been an outstanding request for many years from our Afrikaans speaking Moths. Thanks very much Dup. Click on link to down load the latest version of the  Moth Constitution and General Standing orders. English Version     MOTH CONSTITUTION […]

Herewith notice of the “Call to Higher Service” of Moth Alan Odendaal of Long Tom Shellhole ,Platinum Provincial Dugout. He was the Old Bill and founder member at Long Tom Shellhole in Tzaneen. Previously he was also the Old Bill of Turbi Hills Shellhole. He answered the Sunset Call in the early hours of today in […]

COUNCIL OF MILITARY VETERANS’ ORGANISATIONS SOUTH AFRICA provides important information all veterans re Social-Relief-of-Distress Grants Click to view document  

On 31 December 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported a cluster of pneumonia cases in Wuhan City, China. ‘Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2’ (SARS-CoV-2) was confirmed as the causative agent of what we now know as ‘Coronavirus Disease 2019’ (COVID-19). Since then, the virus has spread to more than 100 countries, including South […]

It is with regret that we advise that the MOTHWA have had too close three of their Shellholes. These all closed  in March 2020. Platinum Province – 3 Shellholes namely, Minefield, Jack MacKen and Jannie Smuts Freestate – 1 Shellhole = Crown/Kroon. Andy Boden Manager Moth Website

Thanks to Covit-19, the MOTH has had to look at alternate options to operate. Historically the MOTH at all levels, has physically got together to have meetings to discuss matters that need to be addressed. Tuesday the 12th May 2020, 19h00 saw the Full National Executive have a virtual meeting. All 10 members connected into […]

Fellow Moths On behalf of us all, I take this opportunity of wishing all Moths a very Happy Founders Day and a very happy 93rd birthday to this wonderful Order of ours. Even though  we are unable to get together to celebrate this occasion, let’s all take a moment to remember. Stay safe and stay healthy. YUTH Moth […]

The MOTH Office will remain closed to ensure the safety of the Office Staff,  and to conform to Covit 19 Lock Down Rules . Office Staff continue to work from home, and may be contacted via email for urgent assistance. Moth Stores will only be provided once the office is re opened. Most Units are […]

It is in hard times like these where we as a Shelhole we must pull together and help our fellow members. And that is just what we as Tim lukin did. After an initial assessment and survey, the Tim Lukin Members in need was identified. The Shellhole donated the funds to purchase the needed groceries, when in […]

Covid-19 at Moth Cottesloe Homes Covid-19 has resulted in lock down for South Africa. At the Cottages we are concerned about the welfare of all, and lock down is part of our residents life. The Lock Down has resulted in us not having gardeners, who have their work cut out, especially with all the rain […]

Click on link below to see how Marshall Smuts Shellhole is assisting the community during Lock down ASSISTANCE HELDERBERG SOCIETY FOR THE AGED – VöNKE PARK

GHQ 2020/07 – 2020.03.19 Letter to: THE FULL NATIONAL EXECUTIVE ALL PROVINCIAL DUGOUTS ALL DISTRICT DUGOUTS ALL SHELLHOLES Hi Fellow Moths COVID-19 GOVERNMENT NOTICE Tel : 031-304 8618 E-Mail : [email protected] Address all correspondence to the General Secretary Attached to this Circular please note Government Gazette No. 43107 dated 18 March 2020, relating to the […]

16-03-2020 Acting in the best interest of you our members, visitors, and the public, some being international tourists who frequent our museum. The Warriors Gate committee and I have decided in good conviction, to temporarily close Warriors Gate and the Museum for the interim from today the 16th March, and until further development and resolution […]

The Moth is very aware of the COVID-19 epedemic and will provide its members with as much information as possible to help members take responsible decisions.  Circulars have been sent to all Moth Units and Moth Cottage schemes. 2020.03.16.  GHQCircular  2020-06 We are all no doubt aware the COVID-19 matter has been officially recognised by […]

Flame Lily Shellhole in conjunction with Wilmar Security, is hosting a joint Bowls and Golf day on 27 April 2020 to raise funds for Flame Lily Retirement Village in Malvern Durban. The Bowls will be held at the Bluff Bowling Club, while the Golf will be held at the Bluff Country Club. We are looking […]

Moth Kevin Gradidge was awarded the Certificate of Merit on Sunday the 8 March at a packed Warrior shellhole Meeting. The Award was presented by Provincial Old Bill Dave Berry and Pinned by Deputy Old Bill Jimmy Frieslaar. Also in attendance were members of National Executive, PMC, District,  MMA and the Mothwa. Congratulations to Moth […]

On the 21/02/2020 Botha Shellhole attended an Armed Forces Luncheon and Parade with the State President. A first for the Botha Shellhole  

This year Russia is celebrating 75th Anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, which was a significant part of the Second World War. Russian Embassy in Zimbabwe is looking for any veterans who participated in WWII living in Zimbabwe to establish contacts. Anastasia Samoylenko Chief of Protocol, PA to the Ambassador Embassy of the […]

Botha Shellhole invited to the Armed Forces Capability Show at Roodewal on the 17/02/2020. This was the first time the Moth has ever been invited to this function. The show was very impressive

01 February 2020: .The Diaz Festival & The Blaize Away Shellhole’s float entry Planning for Blaize Away Shellhole’s float entry began as early as November 2019 and from the onslaught there were those that thought it was a very ambitious project but as momentum grew so more and more MOTH’s came onboard and the rest of […]

With Reference to Moth GHQ Circular 2020.3 of 17 January 2020, please note the revised application form/order process as well the procedure to be followed for SCATTERING of CREMAINS at Moth Memorials GHQ 2020.03 Mount Memory Plaque Application form-Process-and-Information.pdf MT Memory Moth Plaque Application form – GHQ 2020-1 Scattering of Cremains at Moth Memorials – […]

The Full National Executive would like to wish all Moths and their loved ones a very blessed Christmas. If you are travelling, travel safe. We wish you all the very best for 2020. 2020 promises to be an exciting year as we continue to debate how we move ahead to 2027 – our 100th birthday. […]

Vacancy: Barman / Lady Chilly Trench Club Roodepoort CBD 2019-12-04 Chilly Trench Club has a vacancy for a full time Barman /-lady. The successful applicant will ideally have experience as a Barman / -lady with a professional, pleasant and energetic business marketing personality. Support and insight for the predominant MOTH and military veteran welfare affiliated […]

MESCA East London hosted its residents’ Christmas lunch on Saturday 16 November 2019 at Berea Gardens. A special thank you to OK Foods, Cambridge, for sponsoring the Christmas hampers.

Buffalo-Dixie Play Bill, Don Ladwig, organised a golf day at Python Park, East London. In spite of the unrelenting rain, the blokes turned out to support  

Ex Monitbus Media is releasing ‘Combat’ by Al Venter – 248 pages text, and 152 colour & b&w photos costing R375: Contact: [email protected]    This is Al Venter’s 18th and latest book on South Africa’s 23-year Border War along the Angolan frontier offers a host of new perspectives.   This  book may be the last word on a controversial conflict that convulsed […]

Botha Shellhole donates hampers to schools and the Peace Have tenants.  Click to see more details and pictures. CHRISTMAS HAMPERS

Marshall Smuts Remembrance Day parade

The Memorable Order of Tin Hats congratulates Moth Bic Stewart on his  100th Birthday, born on the 1919-10-02. What a milestone. Moth Joseph Gabriel Stewart (Bic) has been a Moth for more than 60 years and is currently a member of Tim Lukin Shellhole.  Moth Bic is also well known in the Bowling circles, and […]

The 50th Moth National Bowls will be held in Pietermaritzburg, starting with the opening and registration on the 28th June 2020 and ending on the the 3rd July 2020.  Hosted by Pietermaritzburg and District. Accommodation has been arranged at Voortrekker High at R100.00 per night. More details to follow early in 2020. Moth Donald Potts