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 […]
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Sunset 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 […]
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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 […]
Read StorySunset Call:MOTH Nigel Berry of Minefield Shellhole 18 December 2019
Minefield Shellhole sadly reports that MOTH Nigel Berry (ID 5902225196189) answered the Sunset call in the early hours of Wednesday morning (18/12/2019) from a massive heart attack. This was a […]
Read StorySUNSET CALL: MOTH CECIL JOHN RITSON OF TWILIGHT RED TAB SHELLHOLE 6 DEC 2019
SUNSET CALL: MOTH CECIL JOHN RITSON OF TWILIGHT RED TAB SHELLHOLE 25/3/1922—6/12/2019 It is with great regret that we advise that Moth Cecil John Ritson answered the sunset call on the 6th Dec […]
Read StoryGreetings
The Full National Executive would like to wish all Moths and their loved ones a very blessed Christmas. If you are travelling, travel safe. We wish you all the very […]
Read StoryVacancy Chilly Trench
Vacancy: Barman / Lady Chilly Trench Club Roodepoort CBD 2019-12-04 Chilly Trench Club has a vacancy for a full time Barman /-lady. The successful applicant will ideally have experience as […]
Read StoryMesca East London Christmas Lunch
MESCA East London hosted its residents’ Christmas lunch on Saturday 16 November 2019 at Berea Gardens. A special thank you to OK Foods, Cambridge, for sponsoring the Christmas hampers.
Read StoryBuffalo Dixie play golf in the rain
Buffalo-Dixie Play Bill, Don Ladwig, organised a golf day at Python Park, East London. In spite of the unrelenting rain, the blokes turned out to support
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‘Combat’ by Al Venter
Ex Monitbus Media is releasing ‘Combat’ by Al Venter – 248 pages text, and 152 colour & b&w photos costing R375: Contact: admin@exmotibusmedia.co.za This is Al Venter’s 18th and latest book on South Africa’s 23-year […]
Read StoryBotha Shellhole Christmas Donation
Botha Shellhole donates hampers to schools and the Peace Have tenants. Click to see more details and pictures. CHRISTMAS HAMPERS
Read StoryCongratulations Dave Revell – Old Bill of the Order for 2019/2020
OLD BILL OF THE ORDER 2019- 2020 Congratulations to Moth Dave Revell who was installed as Old Bill of the Order for 2019/2020, on Sunday the 17 November 2019 at […]
Read StoryMarshal Smuts Remembrance Parade
Marshall Smuts Remembrance Day parade
Read StoryEast London District hosted its last quiz evening for 2019 on 11 October.
At half time the contestants broke for supper, which was chicken 7’s. This was an appropriate selection as some of the teams were at 6’s and 7’s. Round 1 General […]
Read StoryMoth Bic Stewart turns 100 years old
The Memorable Order of Tin Hats congratulates Moth Bic Stewart on his 100th Birthday, born on the 1919-10-02. What a milestone. Moth Joseph Gabriel Stewart (Bic) has been a Moth […]
Read Story50th Moth Nationals
The 50th Moth National Bowls will be held in Pietermaritzburg, starting with the opening and registration on the 28th June 2020 and ending on the the 3rd July 2020. Hosted […]
Read StoryWW2 Veteran supported by Moths and friends
THE MEMORABLE ORDER OF TIN HATS, The MOTH, would like to express their most sincere gratitude towards Turbi Hills Shellhole (Louis Trichardt), Long Tom Shellhole (Tzaneen) and Minefield Shellhole […]
Read StoryPLATBERG SHELLHOLE POTJIEKOS KOMPETISIE SATERDAG 07.09.2019
Warrior Oasis Cottages Golf Day 29 August 2019
Fund raising is key to the success of this complex. The 11th Annual golf day was arranged at Glenvista to raise funds. Again a roaring success. We were able to […]
Read StoryWandering VC laid to rest
After a lot of planning by the Moth in the Eastern Cape one of South Africa first recepients of the Victorian Cross, Lt Col Crowe is laid to rest in […]
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Long Tom Shellhole opens soon in Tzaneen
An Article published in the Far North Bulletin, confirms a dream of Moth Alan Odendaal “Tzaneen’s military veterans might soon have a new M.O.T.H. Shellhole where they will be able […]
Read StoryPlatberg Shellholes 91st Moth Walk
Western Cape opens new shellhole – Pro Patria Shellhole 2nd April 2019
A very proud moment in the Western Cape, the opening of Pro Patria Shellhole Letter from the National Recruiting Officer News 24 Article
Read StoryMoth Cottesloe Homes Gets Wifi
Cottesloe Homes has recently provided Wifi internet connectivity to all its cottages and the recreational area. The purpose of the Wifi is to provide a free basic service to the […]
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