Herewith notice of the “Call to Higher Service” of Moth Alan Odendaal of Long Tom Shellhole ,Platinum Provincial Dugout. He was the Old Bill and founder member at Long Tom Shellhole […]
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Sunset Call: Moth Charlie Silverwood of Pip-Acc 25 June 2020
Pip-Ack Shellhole regrets to announce that : has been called to Higher Service on 25 June 2020 at the ripe old age of 92. Charlie was Pip-Ack’s last World War […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth Bryan Hurn Marshall Smuts Shellhole 24 June 2020
With great sadness Marshal Smuts Shellhole has to inform, that past Moth, 22427 Bryan Hurn has answered the Sunset Call and has gone to meet the Higher Command. A veteran […]
Read StoryVera Lyn dies at the Age of 103
A Sad day for Moths as Vera Lynn passes away. She was well known to Moths who served in World War 2 Dame Vera Lynn, whose song We’ll Meet Again […]
Read StoryCOVID-19 – SOCIAL RELIEF DESTRESS ADMINISTRATION
COUNCIL OF MILITARY VETERANS’ ORGANISATIONS SOUTH AFRICA provides important information all veterans re Social-Relief-of-Distress Grants Click to view document
Read StorySunset Call Moth Trevor Floyd 11 June 2020
With great sadness Cape Western Provincial Dugout has to announce the passing to Higher Service of 19597 Moth Trevor Floyd (VRM, PMM, MMM) on Thursday the 11th of June 2020. […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth Vic Van der Merwe 2 June 2020 Battle Dress
It is with deep regret that we announce the passing to higher Service of 19318 Sunset Call(75 years old) yesterday evening 2nd June 2020. Moth Vic joined the MOTH on […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth Lofty Cawthorne, 27 May 2020.
It is with a deep sense of sadness that we wish to advise that the past Old Bill of Flame Lily Shellhole, Lofty Cawthorne, answered the Sunset Call on […]
Read StoryCorona Virus in South Africa Portal
On 31 December 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported a cluster of pneumonia cases in Wuhan City, China. ‘Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2’ (SARS-CoV-2) was confirmed as the […]
Read StorySad News for MOTHWA
It is with regret that we advise that the MOTHWA have had too close three of their Shellholes. These all closed in March 2020. Platinum Province – 3 Shellholes namely, […]
Read StoryThe MOTH moves into a new era
Thanks to Covit-19, the MOTH has had to look at alternate options to operate. Historically the MOTH at all levels, has physically got together to have meetings to discuss matters […]
Read StoryFounders Day – Moth turns 93 – 7th May 1927
Fellow Moths On behalf of us all, I take this opportunity of wishing all Moths a very Happy Founders Day and a very happy 93rd birthday to this wonderful Order of […]
Read StorySunset Call Moth John Wilkinson of Windy Corner Shellhole – May 2020
Be it known to all Moth that Windy Corner Shellhole notified us that Moth John Wilkinson have answered the Sunset Call. This was unexpected and he would have turned 80 years […]
Read StoryMOTH OFFICE REMAINS CLOSED
The MOTH Office will remain closed to ensure the safety of the Office Staff, and to conform to Covit 19 Lock Down Rules . Office Staff continue to work from […]
Read StoryTim Lukin assist the “Needy” during Lock Down
It is in hard times like these where we as a Shelhole we must pull together and help our fellow members. And that is just what we as Tim lukin […]
Read StoryCottesloe Homes during Lock Down
Covid-19 at Moth Cottesloe Homes Covid-19 has resulted in lock down for South Africa. At the Cottages we are concerned about the welfare of all, and lock down is part […]
Read StoryMarshall Smuts Shellhole assists with “Lock Down”
Click on link below to see how Marshall Smuts Shellhole is assisting the community during Lock down ASSISTANCE HELDERBERG SOCIETY FOR THE AGED – VöNKE PARK
Read StorySunset Call: Moth George Willingh 9 March 2020
It is with regret that Battledress Shellhole was advised of the passing to Higher Service of Battledress Life Member and WW II Veteran Moth George P. van Willingh on 09 March. Well-liked […]
Read StoryCOVID-19 AND THE MOTH (Update 19th March 2020)
GHQ 2020/07 – 2020.03.19 Letter to: THE FULL NATIONAL EXECUTIVE ALL PROVINCIAL DUGOUTS ALL DISTRICT DUGOUTS ALL SHELLHOLES Hi Fellow Moths COVID-19 GOVERNMENT NOTICE Tel : 031-304 8618 E-Mail : […]
Read StoryWarriors Gate – Temporary Closure
16-03-2020 Acting in the best interest of you our members, visitors, and the public, some being international tourists who frequent our museum. The Warriors Gate committee and I have decided […]
Read StoryCOVID-19 and the MOTH
The Moth is very aware of the COVID-19 epedemic and will provide its members with as much information as possible to help members take responsible decisions. Circulars have been sent […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth Lionel Whittle 10-March-2020
Lionel was born in Mt.Fletcher 11/12/23. DOD 10/03/2020He joined the army in 1942 and saw service in Egypt and Italy with technical service corps. In September 1945 Lionel became a Moth at […]
Read StoryFlame Lily holding combined Bowls and Golf Day
Flame Lily Shellhole in conjunction with Wilmar Security, is hosting a joint Bowls and Golf day on 27 April 2020 to raise funds for Flame Lily Retirement Village in Malvern […]
Read StoryMoth Kevin Gradidge awarded the Certificate of Merit
Moth Kevin Gradidge was awarded the Certificate of Merit on Sunday the 8 March at a packed Warrior shellhole Meeting. The Award was presented by Provincial Old Bill Dave Berry […]
Read StorySunset Call : Moth Peter Pavlov of Tim Lukin Shellhole
Be it known to all, that Moth Peter Pavlov from Tim Lukin Shellhole have answered the Sunset Call. He shall not grow old as we who are left grow old, […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth Bill Kruger – 28th February 2020
It is with great sadness that I announce the Moth JOHANNES “BILL” KRUGER of Dickie Fritz Shellhole, passed away in the early hours of Friday the 28th February. Old Bill – […]
Read StoryBotha Shellhole addend Luncheon with the State President
On the 21/02/2020 Botha Shellhole attended an Armed Forces Luncheon and Parade with the State President. A first for the Botha Shellhole
Read StoryRussian Embassy in Zimbabwe looking for WWII Veterans
This year Russia is celebrating 75th Anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, which was a significant part of the Second World War. Russian Embassy in Zimbabwe is looking […]
Read StoryBotha Shellhole invited to Armed Forces Day Capability Show
Botha Shellhole invited to the Armed Forces Capability Show at Roodewal on the 17/02/2020. This was the first time the Moth has ever been invited to this function. The show […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth John Barclay 1st Feb 2020 -Siege Shellhole
It is with great sadness that NC District Dugout has to inform you that Moth John Barclay answered the Sunset Call. John was a loyal member of the MOTH for […]
Read StoryThe Blaize Away Shellhole’s float entry
01 February 2020: .The Diaz Festival & The Blaize Away Shellhole’s float entry Planning for Blaize Away Shellhole’s float entry began as early as November 2019 and from the onslaught there […]
Read StoryMount Memory Plaque Application Forms.
With Reference to Moth GHQ Circular 2020.3 of 17 January 2020, please note the revised application form/order process as well the procedure to be followed for SCATTERING of CREMAINS at […]
Read StorySunset Call : Moth Bruce Cromethy Tim Lukin Shellhole 14 Jan 2020
It is with great sadness that we have to advise that Moth Bruce Cromethy from Tim Lukin Shellhole have answered the sunset call on 14 January 2020. WE WILL REMEMBER […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth Leon Maartens of Gondar Shellhole 26 Decc 2019
It is with regret that we report the Sunset Call of Moth Leon Maartens from Gondar Shellhole on 26ᵗʰ December 2019. ( His 76ᵗʰ birthday would’ve been on 27ᵗʰ December […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth Bob Makin of General van der Spuy Sheklklhole 5 Jan 2020
Sadly we have a Fellow Moth that answered the sunset call. Moth Bob Makin passed to higher service on the night of 05 January 2020 in his sleep at the […]
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