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 […]
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Sunset 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 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 […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth Blikkies Blignaut – Admiral Halifax – 30-01-22
Fellow Moth members, it is with great sadness that Admiral Halifax Shellhole must advise that 22432 Moth Blikkies Blignaut answered the Sunset Call last night at 23h45 after being injured […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth Lionel Ashbury of Tommy Rendle V.C Shellhole
Fellow members, it is with great sadness that Tommy Rendle V.C Shellhole has to announce that 19627 Moth Lionel Ashbury answered the Sunset Call last night and has flown away […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth Robert Docherty from Admiral Halifax Shellhole
Fellow Moths it is with a heavy heart that I must announce that 23140 Moth Robert Docherty from Admiral Halifax Shellhole answered the Sunset Call today. Robert was a resident […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth 23756 Dirk Slingerland of Battle Dress (21 Jan 2022)
Battledress Shelllhole regretfully announces that Moth 23756 Dirk Slingerland has answered the Sunset Call and has been called to higher service. Dirk was one of the first qualified Submariners (number […]
Read StoryZimbabwe Moths
Good Day, I would like to update our information about the MOTH in Zimbabwe. In particular looking for the following information. Does the Zimbabwe Command still exist? They had 2 […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth Henry van der Westhuizen of Propatria 10-Jan-21
Fellow Moth members, Pro Patria Shellhole regretfully announces that 19355 Moth Henry van der Westhuizen answered the Sunset Call on the 10th January 2022 and has been called to higher […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth Allan Crane 20 December 2021 Shellburst Shellhoe
Let it be known that Moth Allan Crane , Membership number 201911-196103-0287-24204 of Shellburst Shellhole, answered the Sunset Call on the 20th of December 2021. Originally the Funeral was arranged […]
Read StorySunset Call Moth Angus Walker – Marshall Smuts Shellhole 23 Dec 2021
With great sadness, Marshal Smuts Shellhole has to inform that 19505, Moth Angus Walker answered the Sunset Call and has gone to meet his Glory with the Higher Command one […]
Read StoryWarriors Gate getting a face-lift
Warriors Gate, the Shrine of the MOTH is currently currently undergoing a face lift. A fresh Coat of paint and the stone work being cleaned, restored and sealed. Watch this […]
Read StoryGreetings from the Old Bill of the Order
Dear fellow Moths FESTIVE SEASON WISHES 13 December 2021 With the holidays just around the corner, we look back upon the past year and acknowledge all those who have helped […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth Wayne Thompson, Botha Shellhole. 4 Dec 2021
It is with great sadness that I report that Moth Wayne Thompson of Botha Shellhole, has answered the sunset call early this morning, 4 December 2021 We Will Remember Him. […]
Read StoryYEAR END GREETING
Message from the National Chairman Andy Boden Firstly, I would like to start off by thanking MOTH GHQ for nominating and installing me as the National Chairman for 2021-2022. It […]
Read StoryCertificate of Merit Awarded to Moth Brian Wickens 27 November 2021
Congratulation to Moth Brian Wickens who was awarded the Certificate of Merit at the Platinum Province meeting on the 27th November 2021. The certificate was presented by National Chairman Andy […]
Read StoryPVO award trophy to the MOTH
Moth Andy Boden, member of the MOTH National Executive, was invited by the Paratrooper Veteran Organisation (PVO) to attend their November Pretoria Canopy meeting at Evenden House. The PVO […]
Read StoryChange in National Executive Top Table.
At the November AGM 2021, Moth A Boden and Moth A. Coetsee 3 year term was up and they had to decide whether to make them selves available again or […]
Read StoryOld Bill of the Order for 2021 – 2022
MOTH General Head Quarters Congratulates Moth JOHAN NEETHLING du PLESSIS on his appointment as Old Bill of the Order for 2021- 2022 Moth du Plessis is one of a rare breed, […]
Read StoryLooking for a “Remembrance Wreath”
During the month of November, if you live in the Durban area, purchase your wreath from Cottage Flowers. The Cost is R250.00 and the proceeds go towards the running of […]
Read StoryFlame Lily Park praised by a resident.
Sunset Call: Moth Frans (Phil) de Villiers of Battle Dress 19 October 2021
It is with sincere sadness to announce that Moth 19324 Frans (Phil) de Villiers answered the Sunset Call last evening after a brave struggle. Phil, as he was known to […]
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