The Cape Western Provincial Dugout regrets to announce the passing to Higher Command of Moth Johan Liebenberg from the Staaldak Shellhole on the evening of 21 September 2022 Moth Johan was […]
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Sunset Call: Moth Johan van Heerden of Minefield
It is with deep regret that I must inform you that Minefield Member Moth Johan van Heerden answered the sunset call on Monday 12/09/22. Name : Johan Jacobus van Heerden Moth […]
Read StoryShellhole Supporter badges.
MOTH GHQ has formalised the dress code for Shellhole Supporters which was approved in May 2022 at the GHQ meeting held in Cape Town. In addition there are also member […]
Read StoryOpening of the Cottesloe pub – Friday 16th September 2022
After years of trying to get a liquor licence and then been struck by covid, the Moth Cottesloe Bar never had a name and was never officially opened. A small […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth Artie Elliott of Battledress.
SUNSET CALL: MOTH ARTIE ELLIOTT, PAST PROVINCIAL OLD BILL, CAPE WESTERN PROVINCIAL DUGOUT. Moth General Headquarters, Cape Western Provincial Dugout and Battledress Shellhole, as well as Comrades Shellhole in the […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth Gavin Chandler-Cooke – Battle Dress Shellhole
The Cape Western Provincial Dugout regrets to announce the passing to Higher Command of Moth Gavin Chandler-Cooke from the Battledress Shellhole on Monday 19 September 2022. Moth Gavin served in the […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth Danny Allan – Blaauwberg Cuca Shellhole
The Cape Western Provincial Dugout regrets to announce the passing to Higher Command of Moth Danny Allan from the Blaauwberg Cuca Shellhole on Saturday 10 September 2022. Moth Danny served as the […]
Read StoryMoth 50th Bowls Report
The 50th Moth National Bowls tournament organised by Pietermaritzburg and District Dugout was played in Pietermaritzburg in July after having to cancel it for the past two years due to […]
Read StorySunset Call: André Patrick Martin of Marshall Smuts
The Cape Western Provincial Dugout regrets to announce the passing to Higher Command of Moth Andre Martin from the Marshal Smuts Shellhole on Thursday 01 September 2022. With great sadness Marshal […]
Read StoryNew Cyber Shellhole Administrators
CYBER SHELLHOLES’ ADMINISTRATORS Moth Marius (“Bone”) Geldenhuys (Left, in shirt-sleeves) has volunteered to replace Moth Brian Porter as a co-administrator of Cyber Shellhole with effect 20th August 2022 and, together […]
Read StoryBattle Dress Christmas Cheer
Merit Awards presented
Congratulations to Old Bill of the Order Dup du Plessis and Moth Philip McLachlan who were aware Merit Certificates at their respective Province AGM’ the week end of the 27th/ […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth Alwyn Human – Gondar Shellhole
It is with great sadness that we advice that Moth Alwyn Human a member of Gondar Shellhole answered the Sunset Call on Saturday 20ᵗʰ August 2022. Our condolences to his family […]
Read StoryEnjoy SA History?
Hi there from Simon-the-blockhouser, Thought this was worth a mention for the MOTHs. ABWBlockhouses has teamed up with Road Trip SA to list the vast majority of ABW Blockhouses on their […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth Michael Melamed of Pip-Ack Shellhole
Pip-Ack Shellhole regrets to announce the calling to Higher Service of 200802-196410-0247-19520 Moth Michael Melamed. Mike served as a dog handler in the SA Army and he was a proud […]
Read StorySunset Call : Moth Ron Pennicott of Last Post Shellhole
It is with regret that Last Post Shellhole advises the Sunset call of Moth Ron Pennicott on the 19th June 2022, a WW2 veteran. Born LONDON 29 February 1926. Joined 78 […]
Read StorySunset Call : Tony Reed of Oasis Shellhole
It is with regret we advise that Moth Tony Reed passed away on the 17th June 2022. He was a member of Oasis Shellhole and a resident at Cottesloe homes. […]
Read StorySunset Call: Bill Nobile – Tripoli Shellhole
It is with regret that we advise that Moth Ronald (Bill) Nobile answered the Sunset call on the 3rd June 2022. Moth Bill was a member of Tripoli Shellhole and has […]
Read StorySunset Call: Phillip Labuschagne Tim Lukin Shellhole
Phillip Labuschagne: 1939-01-21 to 2022-06-14 Let it be it known that MOTH Phillip Labuschagne, Membership number 200101-193901-0324-18345, a member of Tim Lukin Shellhole, has been called to Higher Service. MOTH Phillip […]
Read StorySunset Call: Smudge Smith of Battle Dress Shellhole
It is with profound sadness that Battledress Shellhole announces the Passing to Higher Service of Battledress stalwart, Moth 19312 Richard “Smudge” Smith earlier this morning. Smudge served in both the […]
Read StorySunset Call – Ken Jackman of Dickie Fritz Shellhole
To All MOTH Be it known that MOTH Kenneth Bernard Jackman, Membership number 201305-194505-0093-18765, a member of Dickie Friz Shellhole, has been called to Higher Service. MOTH Ken passed away […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth Cerneels Uys, of Crater Shellhole
It is with regret that we announce that Moth Cerneels Uys, of Crater Shellhole, answered the Sunset Call to higher service on 12 May, 2022, after succumbing to cancer. We […]
Read StoryWinner of the MOTH 95th Raffle Ticket
Cape Western Provincial Dugout arranged a raffle to sponsor the MOTH 95th celebrations in Cape Town. The prize being a stay in the beautiful MOTH Bakoven Cottages in Bak-oven The […]
Read StorySunset Call – Johan “Duppie” Du Plessis of Redbarn (Tots)
Fellow Moth members it is with great sadness that Red Barn(Tots)has to announce that Moth number 19551 Johan “Duppie” Du Plessis answered the Sunset call yesterday morning. Duppie as he […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth Kelvin Payne of Tommy Rendle VC
It is with great sadness that Tommy Rendle V.C Shellhole has to announce that 19652 Moth Kelvin Payne answered the Sunset Call at 19h30 last night and has gone to […]
Read StoryMoth 95th Bowls tournament update.
GHQ Circular 2022.03 MOTH 50th NATIONAL BOWLS TOURNAMENT, PIETERMARITZBURG, JULY 2022 It has been decided that the above tournament will be held in Pietermaritzburg, commencing on Sunday 3rd […]
Read StorySunset Call: Derek Wood of Steel Helmet 15 April 2022
It is with great sadness that we advise the Derek Wood, the Old Bill of Steel Helmet Shellhole, answered the sunset call on Friday the 15th April 2022. Our Condolences […]
Read StoryNew Hours of Operation for Warriors Gate.
As part of the drive to ensure that our museum is visited more often our opening times have changed to from the 1st of April 2022. Looking forward to hosting […]
Read StorySunset Call: Bruce Green of Savannah Shellhole 16 March 2022
Bruce Green : 1952-06-05 to 2022-03-16 Joined the MOTH 2014-04-03 Operational Unit Cape Field Artillery It is with regret that Moth Savannah Shellhole advises the passing to higher service […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth Pieter Coen of Sphinx Shellhole, 14 March 2022
It is with Great Sadness to inform you that Moth Pieter Coen has answered the Sun Set Call to Higher Service on 14 March 2022 due to Cancer. Please accept our Deepest […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth Nigel Smart Up North Shellhole Feb 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce that Moth Nigel Smart of Up North Shellhole has answered the Sunset Call. A highly respected Moth, person and family man. Our […]
Read StoryWarriors Gate receives Bofor Gun
A new acquisition to Warrior’s Gate, 40mm anti aircraft Bofors Gun. Moth Thys and Moth Hendry from Sandy shellhole arrived around 2pm (being on the road from 4am) We completed […]
Read StoryMOTH 50th NATIONAL BOWLS TOURNAMENT
GHQ Circular 2022.03 MOTH 50th NATIONAL BOWLS TOURNAMENT, PIETERMARITZBURG, JULY 2022 It has been decided that the above tournament will be held in Pietermaritzburg, commencing on Sunday 3rd July 2022 […]
Read StoryColour Sergt. T. Wedderburn marker reinstated after being missing for 10 years.
In early 2021 Moth Cedric from Warriors Gate, the MOTH Museum in Durban, was approached by a member of the public who recently relocated to KZN from Gauteng. He transported an […]
Read Story“Ek Was Daar”
Recently it was the MOTH Museums & Memorials (MM&M) committee’s pleasure, to obtain the official first sign-in by Old Bill of the Order 2021 Moth Dup, in the newly installed, ‘Ek […]
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