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 […]
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Notification 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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West Rand District Sunset parade National Civic Rememberance Parade – Johannesburg
Read StorySunset Call: MOTH JACOBUS (KOOS) PETRUS ROUX of Tommy Rendel VC Shellhole
The Cape Western Provincial Dugout regrets to announce the passing to Higher Command of 201405-196202-0036-19354 Moth Jacobus (Koos) Petrus Roux from the Tommy Rendle, VC Shellhole this afternoon, Wednesday 12 […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth Wade Anthony Hendrickse – Dickie Fritz
Moth Wade Anthony Hendrickse, Membership no: 24120 from Dickie Fritz Shellhole in East Rand District Dugout has answered the Sunset Call to Higher Service on 13 October 2022. He was […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth Johan Liebenberg from StaalDak
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 […]
Read StorySunset 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 […]
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