Centenary Approaching 2027

Honouring the Past.
Serving the Present.

The Memorable Order of Tin Hats has supported veterans and community for nearly a century. Join us as we march towards 100 years of Mothing.

Memorable
Order of
Tin Hats
Est. 1927

🎖️  MOTH Centenary 2027  —  100 Years of Fellowship, Service & Remembrance  —  Learn More

A Brotherhood Built on Service & Sacrifice

Founded in 1927, the Memorable Order of Tin Hats is one of South Africa's oldest and most respected veterans' organisations. Our Shellholes serve communities across every province, providing fellowship, support, and a proud legacy of remembrance.

Membership is open to veterans and their families, with Shellhole Supporters welcome to join our ranks and support the cause.

Our History
1927
Year Founded
73+
Active Shellholes
8
Provinces
99
Years of Service

What the Order Offers

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Fellowship

Regular Shellhole parades and gatherings that build lifelong brotherhood and community bonds.

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Holiday Cottages

MESCA and non-MESCA cottage schemes across South Africa, available to members and supporters.

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Remembrance

Warriors Gate Shrine, Mount Memory, and dedicated memorials honouring those who served.

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Motorcycle Assoc.

The MMA brings together MOTH riders from across South Africa in chapters nationwide.

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MOTHWA

The women's wing of the Order, with Provincial Dugouts and Havens across South Africa.

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Member Portal

A dedicated digital platform for attendance, communications, and member management.

Shellholes Across South Africa

With over 70 active Shellholes in 8 provinces, there's a home for every MOTH.

Highveld

18 Shellholes

Cape Western

14 Shellholes

KwaZulu-Natal

11 Shellholes

Eastern Province

8 Shellholes

Border

6 Shellholes

Free State

5 Shellholes

Natal Midlands

7 Shellholes

Garden Route

4 Shellholes
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Latest News

All News
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8 April 2026

MOTHWA Honours Long-Serving Member

The MOTHWA held a special ceremony to honour a member with over 40 years of dedicated service to the Order.

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2 April 2026

Old Bill Kidnapped — Highveld Shellhole Raises Alarm

Members rallied together in support after the annual Old Bill kidnapping fundraiser raised record funds for veterans.

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28 March 2026

MMA Bikers Day — East London

The MOTH Motorcycle Association gathered in East London for an incredible day of fellowship and remembrance.

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Member Portal

Access your attendance records, shellhole communications, and member services — all in one place. New to the portal? Contact your Old Bill to get started.

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