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.
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Sunset Call: Moth Harry Bent of Admiral Halifax, 10 Oct 2020
With great sadness we have to inform, that 19258, Moth Harry Bent of Admiral Halifax Shellhole, Sailed Away at 09H00 CAT on Saturday the 10th of October; after a long illness bravely borne. A stalwart of the second generation, Moth Bent joined the Order at Admiral Halifax Shellhole during 1953 (67 years ago). He also served […]
Read Story1st Pinetown Scouts get involved at Warriors Gate.
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 […]
Read StoryMount Memory gets a face lift
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 […]
Read StoryVJ DAY 75 on the 15th of August 2020
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 […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth Tony Surtees of Moth Savannah Shellhole August 2020
It is with deepest regret that executive of Moth Savannah Shellhole advise that Moth Tony Surtees has answered the Sunset Call. Tony will always be remembered as a very friendly and happy person who cared for others. He was He spent many years on Moth Mutual Aid assisting those who were in need. Our condolences […]
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Sunset Call: Old Bill of the Order Dave Revell 2nd August 2020
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 […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth Butch Holmes of Rough But Ready 30-July 2020
Stuart “Butch” Holmes, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday night. After returning from living in the UK, he joined Rough But Ready shellhole, Port Sheptstone. Stuart stepped up to the plate & was the Provincial Pay Bill for SKZN Prov Dugout. He filled this position with true dedication & helped many shellholes in […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth Gerald Meyer of Blaauwberg Cuca Shellhole 21 July 2020
Dear Fellow Moths and Friends It is with deep regret that we announce the sudden passing to higher Service of Moth Gerald Meyer, 200911-195805-0373-19713, on Tuesday 21 July 2020. Our sincere condolences to his relatives and his “family” at Robertson House. WE WILL REMEMBER HIM
Read StoryBATTLE OF DELVILLE WOOD VIRTUAL MEMORIAL SERVICE
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 […]
Read StoryMoth Constitution and GSO now available in Afrikaans
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 […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth Pat Carey of Warrior Shellhole 4 July 2020
Please be advised that Warrior member Moth Pat Carey was called to higher service over the weekend. He was a dedicated Moth and a great friend. We will remember him.
Read StorySunset Call: Moth Alan Odendaal Long Tom Shellhole 2 June 2020
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 […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth Charlie Silverwood of Pip-Acc 25 June 2020
Pip-Ack Shellhole regrets to announce that : has been called to Higher Service on 25 June 2020 at the ripe old age of 92. Charlie was Pip-Ack’s last World War II veteran. Moth Silverwood was inducted at PipAck Shellhole on 1 September 1985. He served in the SA Air Force. The Shellhole extends its condolences […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth Bryan Hurn Marshall Smuts Shellhole 24 June 2020
With great sadness Marshal Smuts Shellhole has to inform, that past Moth, 22427 Bryan Hurn has answered the Sunset Call and has gone to meet the Higher Command. A veteran of the Malayan- and Suez campaigns where he served as Fighter Pilot for the RAF, Bryan also held the distinction of piloting a plane that […]
Read StoryVera Lyn dies at the Age of 103
A Sad day for Moths as Vera Lynn passes away. She was well known to Moths who served in World War 2 Dame Vera Lynn, whose song We’ll Meet Again became an anthem of hope and resilience during the second world war, has died aged 103. Her family said they were “deeply saddened to announce […]
Read StoryCOVID-19 – SOCIAL RELIEF DESTRESS ADMINISTRATION
COUNCIL OF MILITARY VETERANS’ ORGANISATIONS SOUTH AFRICA provides important information all veterans re Social-Relief-of-Distress Grants Click to view document
Read StorySunset Call Moth Trevor Floyd 11 June 2020
With great sadness Cape Western Provincial Dugout has to announce the passing to Higher Service of 19597 Moth Trevor Floyd (VRM, PMM, MMM) on Thursday the 11th of June 2020. Sincere condolences are extended to his widow Moth Daphne Floyd, family, friends and other comrades who served with him. Moth Floyd joined the Order at […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth Vic Van der Merwe 2 June 2020 Battle Dress
It is with deep regret that we announce the passing to higher Service of 19318 Sunset Call(75 years old) yesterday evening 2nd June 2020. Moth Vic joined the MOTH on 01/07/2006 and would have been celebrating his 76th birthday this month. We often used to see Vic at the parades with his good friend Moth […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth Lofty Cawthorne, 27 May 2020.
It is with a deep sense of sadness that we wish to advise that the past Old Bill of Flame Lily Shellhole, Lofty Cawthorne, answered the Sunset Call on Wednesday 27 May 2020 after a long illness. Lofty was a true MOTH and he will be sorely missed by his family, MOTHS, friends and […]
Read StoryCorona Virus in South Africa Portal
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 […]
Read StorySad 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, Minefield, Jack MacKen and Jannie Smuts Freestate – 1 Shellhole = Crown/Kroon. Andy Boden Manager Moth Website
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 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 […]
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 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 […]
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 in August. Herewith our Sincere condolences and deepest sympathy to his family, friends and Windy Corner Shellhole. At the going down of the sun and […]
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 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 […]
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 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 […]
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 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 […]
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 StorySunset Call: Moth George Willingh 9 March 2020
It is with regret that Battledress Shellhole was advised of the passing to Higher Service of Battledress Life Member and WW II Veteran Moth George P. van Willingh on 09 March. Well-liked and respected, George became a Moth on 01 September 1989, qualifying as a Life Member on 16 November 2016. Battledress Moths extend their condolences to […]
Read StoryBakoven Cottages – National Lock Down
Due to the National lock-down to be enforced form midnight on 26 March till 16 April 2020, the Bakoven Custodian will unfortunately NOT be able to attend to administrative matters. The Office is CLOSED for this period. (The office is remote from the Custodian’s residence and not linked electronically). A number of cancellations have been […]
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 : [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 […]
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 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 […]
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 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 […]
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