The centenary of the unveiling of East London’s Cenotaph (11/11/1923) was celebrated during the Remembrance Service on Sunday 12/11/2023. Led on parade by East London Caledonian Society Pipe Band, MOTH […]
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Springs Moth Memorial Restored.
The Savvy Moth Memorial reinauguaration on the morning of 15th October 2023 was full of pomp and ceremony and well supported despite the weather. Thank you to all that […]
Read StoryCertificate of Merit awarded to Moth Marius Geldenhuys (Bone)
The National Chairman and members of the Full National Executive, would like to congratulate Moth Marius Geldenhuys on being awarded the Certificate of Merit. This was presented to him by […]
Read StoryMoth John Goodrich awarded Certificate of Excellent Service
It was during Twilight Red Tab’s annual Dinner on Saturday 21st October 2023, with about 140 Moths and partners present, that Moth Goodrich was surprised learn that KwaZulu Natal Provincial […]
Read StoryThe History of Warriors Gate
The Beginings – Warriors Gate a short History For more about Warriors gate, Click here
Read StorySunset Call : Moth Pierre Olivier – Marshall Smuts Shellhole
The Cape Western Provincial Dugout regrets to announce the passing to Higher Command of Moth Pierre Olivier, a stalwart Moth of Marshal Smuts Shellhole, stepped away from the ranks on […]
Read StoryBuffalo Dixie Raided by Gonubie Shellhole – 10 October 2023
The orderly Buffalo-Dixie meeting on 10 October was, with due forethought and premeditation, hijacked by Gonubie Raiders. As the raiders included Gonubie Top Table, half East London District executive and […]
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Sunset Call : Moth George Christiaan Kleinhans – Staaldak Shellhole
The Cape Western Provincial Dugout regrets to announce the passing to Higher Command of Moth George Kleinhans of the Staaldak Shellhole on Thursday 28 September 2023. Moth Kleinhans joined the […]
Read StorySunset Call: Butler van der Vyver – Gonubie Shellhole
It is with regret that Gonubie Shellhole advise that their oldest member, Moth Butler van de Vyver, 102 years old, passed away at 01h15 on the 23 Sep 2023 with […]
Read StoryMoths clean up military grave site
On the 26th August 2023, Shellhole Supporter and member of the MOTH Museums and Memorials committee Ms Rhenisha Dayanand, initiated a military grave site clean-up of Captain Joseph Malone VC, […]
Read StoryMoth Mike Lee of Winston Churchill Shellhole Awarded Certificate for Excellent Service
Moth Mike Lee was caught by complete surprise at Winston Churchill Shellhole on Thursday evening 7th September 2023, when he was called up on Orders by Old Bill Chris Craig-Mackie. […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth Brenton Opperman – Savannah Shellhole
Be it known to All that Moth Brenton Clifford Opperman, Member of Savannah Shellhole, East Rand District Dugout, Answered the Sunset Call on the morning of the 28 August 2023. […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth Manie Nell – Gen vd Spuy Shellhole
Be it known to All MOTH that Moth Manie Nell, Member of Genl. vd Spuy Shellhole, East Rand District Dugout has Answered the Sunset Call on Thursday 03 August 2023. […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth Graham Mc Callum -General vd Spuy Shellhole
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 […]
Read StoryFIRE 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 […]
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