A very proud moment in the Western Cape, the opening of Pro Patria Shellhole   Letter from the National Recruiting Officer News 24 Article

Cottesloe Homes has recently provided Wifi internet connectivity to all its cottages and the recreational area. The purpose of the Wifi is to provide a free basic service to the tenants allowing them to have basic connectivity for whatsapp, mail, and general internet. This now gives our tenants that could not afford expensive data bundles […]

Moth Savannah held their annual Christmas Tree at Dickie Fritz Cottages on the 1st December 2018. A very successful day indeed with around a 100 children coming to check if Father Christmas would be kind to them, which indeed he was. Children and parents were entertained with Jumping Castles, Face Painting, Magician, Ballon Sculpturing and […]

Congratulation to  Moth Eddie Penzhorn on his appointment as old Bill of the Order for 2018- 2019. Moth Eddie is a member of  Gorgeous Wrecks Shellhole, in the Platinum Province.  We wish him a successful year as Old Bill of the Order. He Takes over from Moth James Stofberg. Well Done Moth Andy Boden Website Manager

A request from the family to find information about a family member Moth Puntis Are you able to assist in any way? PUNTIS, Walter Ernest (Lieut Col) OBE Born: 1880 07 06 / Died: 1944 04 27 A MOTH when he died in Johannesburg in April 1944. I recall my grandmother, Gwendolene (Walter’s wife) reading a yellowing newspaper clipping – his […]

At 06h00 on Sunday, 11 November 2018, pipers around the world are going to be playing “The Battle’s O’er” to commemorate the Centenary of the end of the First World War. Please proceed to Battle’s Over to find out more about this momentous event  

On Sunday 6 October, East London District hosted a recruitment drive at a Family Fun Day hosted by church group LIA (Love In Action).  The stall was set up and manned by members Buffalo-Dixie, Gonubie & Port Rex Shellholes and MOTHWA.  While there were many lulls in activity, the stall proclaimed MOTH activity in East London District, dispelled the […]

Delmein Shellhole and Twilight Red Tab Shellhole raise funds for a Veteran who was going Blind. See Queensburgh Newspaper article

MOTHS-VROUEDAG 9 AUGUSTUS 2018 22 Vrouens het die ysige weer op 9 Augustus trotseer om die MOTHS-Vrouedag by te woon. Hulle is verwelkom met ‘n glasie sherrie en ‘n warm saal. Die warm hartlikheid het net beter geword toe Zander Strachan begin het met sy praatjie waarin hy gedigte van besonderse vrouedigters voorgelees het. Dit […]

MOTH CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE CITATION FOR MOTH JORGE DE JESUS Moth Jorge De Jesus was born on the 14th October 1967 and after attending Jeppe School for Boys he was drafted to 6 SAI – Grahamstown in August 1987 where he spent a month being acclimatised to Military life. In October 1987 he was transferred […]

The SA Irish for more than 30 years has supported parades for Moth Southern Transvaal Province, which later became Moth Southern Gauteng Province, Southern Gauteng District and now supports the East and West Rand Districts.  They support our main parades, being Shadow March, Mayors Parade, Jannie Smuts Parade, and Delville Wood Parade. They have also […]

The Fairlands area was ablaze with lots of blue flashing lights when about six police vehicles entered the gates of Cottesloe Cottages on Wednesday 18th July 2018 The residents came out in their droves to see all this unusual activity in their complex. The residents were accustomed to seeing ambulances in their streets but not […]

With great sadness, Tommy Rendle VC Shellhole has to inform; 19345 Moth Pat Tate answered the Sunset Call on Friday 22 June 2018. Moth Tate joined the Order during 1993 and served as Provincial Old Bill of the now defunct Cape Midlands Provincial Dugout for a number of years. Known as a diligent individual, Moth Tate was […]

MOTHFlora Flowers for Every Occasion MOTHFlora was founded in 1965 by a group of Moths looking to raise funds for their respective Shellholes, namely Glory Bag, Veterans and Long Distance Snipers and, initially, profits were shared between them, but it was decided many years ago that profits would be directed to the Bartle Road Cottages […]

Does anybody have any information  about the life, specifically war history of  Raymond Alfred McCoy. Served in the Royal Navy born 1916-1919. On army records states he was born Hythe Kent. Died in South Africa 1969 JHB.  Served in the Royal Navy in WW2 on air craft carriers. Oupa navy docs Oupa death cert and […]

“Biafra or Bust!” is a double book series.  The first 300 pages constitute the main story and the following 80 pages are made up of 4 short stories of which “Weep for the Volk” is the  longest. South Africans fought on both sides during the Biafran/Nigerian Civil War as mercenaries and were also involved while serving […]

As the world stares down the barrel of a ‘second’ Cold War, its worthwhile recalling where the first one ended – in southern Africa! But far from being yet another boring political tome, “Last Shots of the Cold War” is a rollicking, rambunctious and raunchy look at the real ending of the (first) cold war, […]

Most of us South Africans aged 50 – 75 did National Service, which was compulsory – See this interesting article found on the CMVO website www.cmvo.org.za National Service Debrief  

The S A Legion National Executive wishes to extend our warmest wishes to you for  the  Holiday  Season. May the glorious message of Peace and Love fill you with joy during this wonderful Season. Thank you for everything you did for our veterans during 2017. May 2018 be a year of good Health, happiness  and […]

Moth Savannah Shellhole hosted its 3 Christmas tree at Dickie Frits, nd what a success. Over 100 children supported by plenty of parents. A big thank you to Robin and Debbie Starkey who where the main organisers and who drive this project each year. Also thanks to Dickie Frits for the use of the premises […]

To all Shellholes :  A History request Hello, I am from America and over the past year I have been interviewing World War 2 and Korean war veterans. I have been doing this because I love history. I have been trying to get as many different perspectives of both wars as possible. I was wondering […]

Join us for a fun Golf day at Glenvista cc on the 1st February 2018. Moth Savannah Golf Day 2018 application form    

Eastern Cape shine as they win 2 Trophies at the GHQ meeting and the new “Old Bill of the Order” is elected form Eastern Cape. See photos Old Bill of the Order being Installed     See more under Awards

Congratulation to Moth James Stofberg, from the Eastern Cape, who was  installed as Old Bill of the Order for the next year. We wish him a happy and successful year 2017-2018 as Old Bill of the Order

Post Filled All Provincial Dugouts, ATTENTION: Old Bills and Adjutants. Moth Pegram has applied for early retirement on medical grounds with effect from 30 September 2017 and National Executive are seeking a replacement for this post.  The requirements for this post are briefly as follows:  Post Filled          REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POST OF NATIONAL SECRETARY […]

The attached examples of a MOTH desk pad and pop up(tent) calendar for your attention and action. Tommy Rendle V.C Shellhole based in Rugby , Cape Town  have started this initiative to raise much needed funds for our Shellhole. It would be greatly appreciated if you could forward these examples to your different Shellholes with […]

How do we give Thanks ?   How do we give thanks to those, Who gave up their lives for our freedom ? From Flanders Field to Dunkirk, And many other corners of the earth. Some lasted mere minutes of that deadly war, Some suffered its full run. Those who opened up their eyes before […]

If you are a looking for memorable set of photos as well as a slide show of the Durban Moth 90th, contact Barry Roper on [email protected] Please don’t WhatsApp, sms, Facebook a request. Only use the email address. These are available on 2 x DVD’s (R100 for postage via PostNet)      

It’s time for an education. Just some things that current and former, members of the Australian and New Zealand Defence Force would like to point out prior to ANZAC Day on 25 April: 1. We commemorate ANZAC Day, not celebrate it.  It’s not a bloody party.  2. Wednesday 25th April 2018 marks the 103rd anniversary […]

Is your Car dresses correctly? You wont go out without a Tin Hat Moth Savannah has licence discs for sale. Contact Mike Ribi  Cell 082 429 4616.          E-mail [email protected] Jimmy Frieslaar  Cell  083 307 8384, [email protected]  

Mills Bomb Shellhole will be hosting our Annual SADF Veterans Day on the 29th July 2017 We have combined it with our Rhodie Day as the Order consists of those who served both countries Last year we held our very first event to commemorate 50 years since the start of the SWA Angolan Border War. […]