Transformation It was originally known as Moth Flora which was started in 1965 to raise funds to help the Bartle Road MOTH cottages. The decision to rebrand Moth Flora  to Cottage Flowers was made  in June 2020. On the 12th December great excitement as the morning dawned and painting the hut began. From a drab […]

Members of the Cape Western pictured  on the 10th October 2020 at the Memorial Service for Past OBOTO Dave Revell. Also in the picture his window Maureen and son Steven, a chip of the old block!  

As a fund raiser for Warriors Gate, Cyber Shellhole has had C A Evenden (EVO) book, Old Soldiers Never Die – The Story of Moth O, converted to Audio.  This MP3 CD Audio Version is Narrated from the extended version of the original printed book. The Book was recorded and produced by Tape Aids for the […]

Remembrance Day Parade at Mount Memory  8th November 2020  My alarm light is flashing, I open 1 sleepy eye. 4.30a.m. . Time to get up we have to be at Flame Lily Park by 6 for Roll Call! Today is the day we are going by bus, organized by Delmein Shellhole , to Mount Memory […]

  Moth GHQ meetings were held over the weekend of 14th and 15th November 2020 at Warriors Gate. As a result of the Covid-19 restrictions, the meeting was restricted to the full national executive and 2 members from each province. No visitors or observers were permitted. Saturday Workshop The weekend started on Saturday morning with […]

Andre Maarten Coetsee was born on the 18th of December 1955 in Johannesburg. By January 1975 the young Andre reported at 2 Special Services Battalion to commence with his Basic Military Training. This led to a career as a Reserve Force Soldier that would only come to an end in 1991. During this period Andre […]

This year’s Remembrance Ceremony held under clear blue African skies, little wind and a scorching 37 degree heatwave, was very well attended by spectators, visitors, Moth and Mothwa from Durban, KZN Mainline district, Midlands as well as Southern KZN dugouts, which included members of the Moth National Executive and Moth GHQ. Moth National Chairman Tony Munnik […]

On Monday the 2nd of November, Cyber Moths from the Eastern Block had a meeting via Zoom. This will hopefully become a norm in the future for Cyber Shellhole in the East (Australia New Zeland), West (USA / Canada) and Central blocks (Europe UK Africa).

Article from the Krugersdorp News

In October two achievement certification awards were presented to a non-Moth who has gone beyond and above expectation in assisting the Order. Citation: Ms. Rhinesha Dayanand an avid amateur and aspiring artist and horticulturist, volunteers her time to the preservation of our artefacts at Warriors Gate, also being part of the team ensuring correct cleaning […]

Moth National Chairman Tony Munnick presented with his 30 year Moth service tie by General Secretary Moth Brian Porter at Warrior’s Gate on Sunday 11th October. Congratulations Moth Tony.

The Warrior’s Gate Committee are proud to present members of the 1st Pinetown Scouts with “Friends of Warrior’s Gate” certificates, as well as our Gate curators daughter Isabella. This young team placed every effort and commitment in responding to the Warriors Gate Chairmans request for volunteers to assist with exhibit re-alignment and clean up at […]

Under the chairmanship of Moth Mike Lee, and excursion to Mt Memory has been successfully completed to tidy up and clean the   Wall in preparation for the Annual November Rememberance parade. This includes the memorial plant troughs being redone with new plants, 2 Plaques mounted, Tin Hats rubbed down and painted, new name plaque […]

Message from Controller Compliance & VJ Day 75 Lead Dear Member Organisations, The 75th Anniversary of VJ Day takes place on 15th August 2020, when the nation will commemorate this historic moment in time.  You will appreciate that there are many organisations involved in this act of remembrance and RCEL has been working with many […]

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 […]