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 […]
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Wandering 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 […]
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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 […]
Read StoryMoth Savannah Christmas Tree
Moth Savannah held their annual Christmas Tree at Dickie Fritz Cottages on the 1st December 2018. A very successful day indeed with around a 100 children coming to check if […]
Read StoryOld Bill of the Order 2018 2018
Congratulation to Moth Eddie Penzhorn on his appointment as old Bill of the Order for 2018- 2019. Moth Eddie is a member of Gorgeous Wrecks Shellhole, in the Platinum Province. We […]
Read StoryLooking for info re: Moth Walter Puntis
A request from the family to find information about a family member Moth Puntis Are you able to assist in any way? PUNTIS, Walter Ernest (Lieut Col) OBE Born: 1880 07 06 / Died: 1944 […]
Read StoryThe 11 November 2018 – Battle’s Over
At 06h00 on Sunday, 11 November 2018, pipers around the world are going to be playing “The Battle’s O’er” to commemorate the Centenary of the end of the First World […]
Read StoryEast London District Recruiting Drive
On Sunday 6 October, East London District hosted a recruitment drive at a Family Fun Day hosted by church group LIA (Love In Action). The stall was set up and manned by […]
Read StoryMoths raise R100000.00 to assist a veteran
Delmein Shellhole and Twilight Red Tab Shellhole raise funds for a Veteran who was going Blind. See Queensburgh Newspaper article
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MOTHS-VROUEDAG 9 AUGUSTUS 2018 22 Vrouens het die ysige weer op 9 Augustus trotseer om die MOTHS-Vrouedag by te woon. Hulle is verwelkom met ‘n glasie sherrie en ‘n warm […]
Read StoryMoth Jorge de Jesus Awarded Certificate of Excellence by Platinum Province 2 August 2018
MOTH CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE CITATION FOR MOTH JORGE DE JESUS Moth Jorge De Jesus was born on the 14th October 1967 and after attending Jeppe School for Boys he was […]
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SA Irish Pipe & Drums to tour Ireland
The SA Irish for more than 30 years has supported parades for Moth Southern Transvaal Province, which later became Moth Southern Gauteng Province, Southern Gauteng District and now supports the […]
Read StoryPolice descend on Moth Cottesloe Homes Cottages
The Fairlands area was ablaze with lots of blue flashing lights when about six police vehicles entered the gates of Cottesloe Cottages on Wednesday 18th July 2018 The residents came […]
Read StorySunset Call: Moth Pat Tate
With great sadness, Tommy Rendle VC Shellhole has to inform; 19345 Moth Pat Tate answered the Sunset Call on Friday 22 June 2018. Moth Tate joined the Order during 1993 and served […]
Read StoryAppeal from MOTHFlora
MOTHFlora Flowers for Every Occasion MOTHFlora was founded in 1965 by a group of Moths looking to raise funds for their respective Shellholes, namely Glory Bag, Veterans and Long Distance […]
Read StoryInformation re Raymond Alfred McCoy
Does anybody have any information about the life, specifically war history of Raymond Alfred McCoy. Served in the Royal Navy born 1916-1919. On army records states he was born Hythe […]
Read Story“Biafra or Bust!” by author Moth Winston Stanley Pullin.
“Biafra or Bust!” is a double book series. The first 300 pages constitute the main story and the following 80 pages are made up of 4 short stories of which […]
Read StoryMoth Savannah Golf Day
On the 1st February 2018, Moth Savannah had it 11th Golf day, which was held at Glenvista Country Club. The day started very gloomy and the concern was the weather. […]
Read StoryBook : Last Shots of the Cold War – by Ken Vernon
As the world stares down the barrel of a ‘second’ Cold War, its worthwhile recalling where the first one ended – in southern Africa! But far from being yet another […]
Read StoryNational Service debrief…..care of CMVO
Most of us South Africans aged 50 – 75 did National Service, which was compulsory – See this interesting article found on the CMVO website www.cmvo.org.za National Service Debrief
Read StoryChristmas 1940 – 1941
Christmas 1940 / 1941 A great bit of history from the late Moth Peter Coltman, Past Old Bill of the Order, a past member Savannah Shellhole
Read StoryChristmas Greetings
The S A Legion National Executive wishes to extend our warmest wishes to you for the Holiday Season. May the glorious message of Peace and Love fill you with joy […]
Read StorySavannah Christmas Tree – 2017
Moth Savannah Shellhole hosted its 3 Christmas tree at Dickie Frits, nd what a success. Over 100 children supported by plenty of parents. A big thank you to Robin and […]
Read StoryWW2 and Korean War Vets
To all Shellholes : A History request Hello, I am from America and over the past year I have been interviewing World War 2 and Korean war veterans. I have […]
Read StorySavannah Golf Day 1 Feb 2018
Join us for a fun Golf day at Glenvista cc on the 1st February 2018. Moth Savannah Golf Day 2018 application form
Read StoryMoth GHQ & AGM – Nov 2017
Eastern Cape shine as they win 2 Trophies at the GHQ meeting and the new “Old Bill of the Order” is elected form Eastern Cape. See photos Old Bill of the Order […]
Read StoryOld Bill of the Order 2017 – 2018
Congratulation to Moth James Stofberg, from the Eastern Cape, who was installed as Old Bill of the Order for the next year. We wish him a happy and successful year 2017-2018 as […]
Read StoryNational Secretary Retirement – Post Filled
Post Filled All Provincial Dugouts, ATTENTION: Old Bills and Adjutants. Moth Pegram has applied for early retirement on medical grounds with effect from 30 September 2017 and National Executive are […]
Read StoryMoth Calendars
The attached examples of a MOTH desk pad and pop up(tent) calendar for your attention and action. Tommy Rendle V.C Shellhole based in Rugby , Cape Town have started this […]
Read StoryHOW DO WE GIVE THANKS by John Knottenbelt. 2nd August, 2017
How do we give Thanks ? How do we give thanks to those, Who gave up their lives for our freedom ? From Flanders Field to Dunkirk, And many […]
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