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 […]
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Sad News for MOTHWA
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, […]
Read StoryThe MOTH moves into a new era
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 […]
Read StoryFounders Day – Moth turns 93 – 7th May 1927
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 […]
Read StorySunset Call Moth John Wilkinson of Windy Corner Shellhole – May 2020
Be it known to all Moth that Windy Corner Shellhole notified us that Moth John Wilkinson have answered the Sunset Call. This was unexpected and he would have turned 80 years […]
Read StoryMOTH OFFICE REMAINS CLOSED
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 […]
Read StoryTim Lukin assist the “Needy” during Lock Down
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 […]
Read StoryCottesloe Homes during Lock Down
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 […]
Read StoryMarshall Smuts Shellhole assists with “Lock Down”
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
Read StoryCOVID-19 AND THE MOTH (Update 19th March 2020)
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 : […]
Read StoryWarriors Gate – Temporary Closure
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 […]
Read StoryCOVID-19 and the MOTH
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 […]
Read StoryFlame Lily holding combined Bowls and Golf Day
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 […]
Read StoryMoth Kevin Gradidge awarded the Certificate of Merit
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 […]
Read StoryBotha Shellhole addend Luncheon with the State President
On the 21/02/2020 Botha Shellhole attended an Armed Forces Luncheon and Parade with the State President. A first for the Botha Shellhole
Read StoryRussian Embassy in Zimbabwe looking for WWII Veterans
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 […]
Read StoryBotha Shellhole invited to Armed Forces Day Capability Show
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 […]
Read StoryThe Blaize Away Shellhole’s float entry
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 […]
Read StoryMount Memory Plaque Application Forms.
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 […]
Read StoryGreetings
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 […]
Read StoryVacancy Chilly Trench
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 […]
Read StoryMesca East London Christmas Lunch
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.
Read StoryBuffalo Dixie play golf in the rain
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
Read Story‘Combat’ by Al Venter
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 […]
Read StoryBotha Shellhole Christmas Donation
Botha Shellhole donates hampers to schools and the Peace Have tenants. Click to see more details and pictures. CHRISTMAS HAMPERS
Read StoryCongratulations Dave Revell – Old Bill of the Order for 2019/2020
OLD BILL OF THE ORDER 2019- 2020 Congratulations to Moth Dave Revell who was installed as Old Bill of the Order for 2019/2020, on Sunday the 17 November 2019 at […]
Read StoryMarshal Smuts Remembrance Parade
Marshall Smuts Remembrance Day parade
Read StoryMoth Bic Stewart turns 100 years old
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 […]
Read Story50th Moth Nationals
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 […]
Read StoryWW2 Veteran supported by Moths and friends
THE MEMORABLE ORDER OF TIN HATS, The MOTH, would like to express their most sincere gratitude towards Turbi Hills Shellhole (Louis Trichardt), Long Tom Shellhole (Tzaneen) and Minefield Shellhole […]
Read StoryPLATBERG SHELLHOLE POTJIEKOS KOMPETISIE SATERDAG 07.09.2019
Warrior Oasis Cottages Golf Day 29 August 2019
Fund raising is key to the success of this complex. The 11th Annual golf day was arranged at Glenvista to raise funds. Again a roaring success. We were able to […]
Read StoryWandering VC laid to rest
After a lot of planning by the Moth in the Eastern Cape one of South Africa first recepients of the Victorian Cross, Lt Col Crowe is laid to rest in […]
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Long Tom Shellhole opens soon in Tzaneen
An Article published in the Far North Bulletin, confirms a dream of Moth Alan Odendaal “Tzaneen’s military veterans might soon have a new M.O.T.H. Shellhole where they will be able […]
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