Ermelo hosts annual MOTH Bowls Tournament as veterans compete for honours

Military veterans from across South Africa gathered in Ermelo for a week of bowls competition, fellowship and remembrance at the annual tournament.

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Wayne van der Walt 1 minute read

Platinum Province Deputy Old Bill Thinus Prinsloo officially opens the annual MOTH Bowls Tournament in Ermelo. — Platinum Province Deputy Old Bill Thinus Prinsloo of the Vacant Chair Shellhole officially opens the annual MOTH Bowls Tournament. Photos: Wayne van der Walt

The annual MOTH Bowls Tournament has brought 64 military veterans representing 16 teams from 10 Shellholes to Ermelo, with the tournament concluding tomorrow, July 16.

Hosted by the Monte Sole Shellhole, the tournament officially opened on July 12 at the Ermelo Bowling Club and marks the first time the local Shellhole has hosted the event in Ermelo.

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It is also only the second tournament to be held under the MOTH Bowls Tournament name after being renamed from the MOTH Nationals Tournament.

Military veterans take part in the opening parade of the MOTH Bowls Tournament in Ermelo. — Military veterans during the official opening of the annual MOTH Bowls Tournament at the Ermelo Bowling Club. Photo: Thomas-Jay van der Walt

Founded in 1927, the Memorable Order of Tin Hats (MOTH) promotes true comradeship, mutual help and sound memory.

Those values remain central to the annual tournament, which combines competitive bowls with fellowship among military veterans from across South Africa.

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Wayne van der Walt

Wayne van der Walt, with around 15 years in the media industry, is editor of Highvelder Newspaper. His accolades include Frewin Awards for Newspaper of the Year and Front Page of the Year, and FCJ Photographer of the Year, among other honours.