Be it known to All MOTH that Moth Graham Mc Callum, Member of Genl. vd Spuy Shellhole, East Rand District Dugout has Answered the Sunset Call on Thursday 27 July […]
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FIRE AT MESCA VICTORY PARK COTTAGES, Queensburgh, Durban
Queensburgh Community Services noticed a fire at 02:15 on Monday morning 17th July. Security and residents were notified and the evacuation plans took effect, and the Flame Lily Park Chairman […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth Joe Borain – Cosy Corner
Be it known to All MOTH that Moth Joseph “Joe” Thomas Borain, Member of Cosy Corner Shellhole, East Rand District Dugout has Answered the Sunset Call on Thursday 20 July […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth Jan Scheepers – Seagull Shellhole
The Cape Western Provincial Dugout regrets to announce the passing to Higher Command of Moth Jan Scheepers from the Seagull Shellhole on Monday 10 July 2023. Moth Scheepers served with […]
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Sunset Call: GEORGE TALBOLT UBSDELL 28 June 2023
The Cape Western Provincial Dugout regrets to announce the passing to Higher Command of Moth George Talbolt Ubsdell from the Dawn patrol Shellhole on Wednesday 28 June 2023. Moth George […]
Read StoryMoth Peter Erasmus awarded 50 year tie
Up North Shell hole – Evening meeting 13th June, 2023. At our meeting last night, Moth Peter Erasmus was presented with his Long Service Tie. He has now been a […]
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Chilly Trench Braai Compitition
Chilly Trench has calendar of fun events for the 2023 year. The May event
Read StoryVereeniging/Buckshee Sleep out
Vereeniging Bukshee Shellhole decided as an event, to have a sleep out at the Cadet base on the Vaal River the last weekend of May 2023. Despite weather, they had […]
Read StorySunset Call: Porky Wright of Savannah Shelhole
Savannah Shellhole regrets to advise the sunset call of Moth Trevor Wright on the evening of the 1st June 2023. Our condolences to Susan, Phillip, Morag and Alex, at this […]
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Sunset Call: Moth Desmond Main – Dickie Fritz Shellhole
Be it known to All MOTH that Moth Desmond Main, Member of Dickie Fritz Shellhole has Answered the Sunset Call on Sunday 07 May 2023. Moth Desmond was born on […]
Read StorySunset Call: Gary Fenton Warrior Shellhole 6 May
It is with regret that we advise that Moth Gary Venton has answered the sunset call. Our Condolences and prayers go to his family and friends.
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Moth Denis Crook awarded the Certificate of Excellence
On Saturday 25th March 2023, Moth Denis Crook was awarded the Certificate of Excellence by Platinum Province at their monthly meeting held at de Voetpadkloof outside Middleburg. Moth Denis is […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth Ralph Charles Wilson – Blaauberg Cuca Shellhole
The Cape Western Provincial Dugout regrets to announce the passing to Higher Command of 193807 Sunset Call from Blaauberg Cuca Shellhole this afternoon, Tuesday 07 March 2023. Moth Ralph’s health deteriorated […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth Raymond John Kevin Walker of Winston Churchill Shellhole
Be it known that MOTH Ray Walker, Membership Number 200603-196210-0359-22089, of Winston Churchill Shellhole, has been called to higher service on 27 February 2023. MOTH Service: 1 March 2006 […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth Stuart Moll of Shellburst Shellhole
Moth Stuart Moll from Shellburst Shellhole Dugout has answered the Sunset Call to Higher Service on 28 February 2023. Moth Stuart born 13 January 1958. Had a higher calling at […]
Read StoryWarriors Gate Museum temporary closure
Warrior Gate Museum Temporally Closed till end March 2023 for security up grades. This closure is due to vandalism that is currently being experienced in the Old Fort area. We […]
Read StoryGonubie Shellhole Moth Turns 102
This last Sunday was Gonubie Moths monthly meeting. For the occasion Viv Bezuidenhout collected Old Dalian Butler van der Vyver (left in pic) who turns 102 years old on the 26 […]
Read StoryBarrage Raided by Moths from West Rand.
Moth Brian Bennett, Old Bill of Warrior Shellhole, after a few beers with Old Bill Johan Botha from Barrage Shellhole, decided a visit was in order. Moth Brian loves a […]
Read StoryCrater Celebrate 95years of Mothing
M.O.T.H.’s proudly celebrate 95 years of Comradeship An article in the WITBANK NUUS Friday 12th June,1987 is headed “M.O.T,H.’s proudly celebrate 60 years of Comradeship.” 36 Years later on Sunday […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth Johan Cronje – Long Tom Shellhole
It is with regret that Long Tom shellhole advise that Moth Johan Cronje answered the Sunset Call on the 28th January 2023. In Proud Thanks Giving Let us remember […]
Read StoryMoth attend a parade at Rorkes Drift with the Welsh
On the 25th January, Moths parade with a Welsh Regiment who travelled to SA specifically for the parade at Rorkes Drift/Isandlwana. Amongst the Moths was the Old Bill of the Order […]
Read StoryMOTH WARRIORS GATE BEING ROBBED BY CRIMINAL ELEMENTS
MOTH Warriors Gate – The National Museum and Shrine of the Memorable order of Tin Hats (MOTH) being vandilsed. Warriors Gate (affectionately known as the GATE), was established in 1936 on a […]
Read StoryNotification of MOTH Bowls 2023
MOTH NATIONAL BOWLS 51ST TOURNAMENT The 50th Moth Nationals was successfully hosted by Pietermaritzburg and at the AGM held during the tournament it was agreed by all that the […]
Read StorySunset Call: MOTH Gavin Hopkins of Dickie Fritz Shellhole
Be it known that MOTH Gavin Hopkins, Membership Number 200303-194505-0093-18863, of Dickie Fritz Shellhole, has been called to higher service on the Wednesday 04 January 2023. Gavin was an Active […]
Read StorySunset Call : Moth Gavin Brill – Tripoli
It is with great sadness I advise of the Sunset Call of Moth Gavin Brill on the afternoon of the 26th December 2022. He had a most debilitating form of […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth D van Bentveldt of Vereeniging /Buckshee
It is with regret that we have received word that the last Word War Two Veteran in the West Rand District has answered the Sunset Call at the age of […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth Peter Don of Dickie Fritz Shellhole
Be it known that MOTH Peter Don, Membership Number 201611-193703-0185-18700, of Dickie Fritz Shellhole, has been called to higher service. Peter was an Active member of Dickie Fritz MOTH Shellholes, […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth Ezra Greyvenstein of Cosy Corner Shellhole
Be it known to all that Moth of Cosy Corner Shellhole has answered the sunset call and moved to higher service. He passed away in his cottage on the evening of […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth Les Smith of Battledress Shellhole
The Cape Western Provincial Dugout regrets to announce the passing to Higher Command of 19310 Moth Les Smith from the Battledress Shellhole yesterday afternoon, Friday 09 December 2022. Moth Les Smith […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth John Sawyer of General van der Spuy
With regret the Shellhole advises that Moth John Sayer (Lion) answered the sunset call on the 28th November 2022 The funeral service for our precious John (lion) will be held […]
Read StoryEnd of the Year Message from the MOTH National Chairman
Fellow Moths, The year 2022, our 95th year of MOTHing, is fast coming to an end. I would like to congratulate all who were involved in the many parades and […]
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