Square and Compasses 109 February 2021
As the Government relaxed the Covid restrictions to level 1, I was installed as the Grand Master during December 2020 in the presence of less than 50 members who all wore masks and complied with the requirements for social distancing. The installation ceremony was adapted to ensure that non-Freemasons could view it and it was […]
1 Month, 1 Mason – Wor Bro Riaan Croucamp
My Masonic journey started off with one of my favourite subjects – Rugby. I never knew about Freemasonry and had no clue of what this organization stood for. I joined Freemasonry in June 1996 after I was asked by a colleague if I am not interested in joining “die Losie”. I told my friend that […]
Square and Compasses 108 January 2021
If you follow World Freemasonry, you will surely be familiar with DeMolay. This organisation focuses on young people and teaches them basic Masonic precepts and leadership skills in a manner that they can relate to. Thanks to MP Bro Boet du Plessis and his AASR team, it is now being introduced in South Africa. After […]
Square & Compasses No. 107 December 2020
The Aim of this Grand Lodge is to build a multi–cultural Brotherhood of good men who practice Brotherly Love, Charity and Truth and who are united in the enhancement of Wisdom, High Moral Standards, Equality and Justice for all persons. I therefore believe that Freemasonry is more relevant today than it ever was and if […]
Installation of the new Grand Master
On Saturday the 12th of December 2020, the Grand Lodge of South Africa installed a new Grand Master, MW Bro John Smith OSM MSA. It gives us great pleasure to share this auspicious occasion with you via the video, which was live streamed on our YouTube channel.
Installation of the new Grand Master
On Saturday the 12th of December 2020, the Grand Lodge of South Africa installed a new Grand Master, MW Bro John Smith OSM MSA. It gives us great pleasure to share this auspicious occasion with you via the video, which was live streamed on our YouTube channel.
Square & Compasses No. 106 November 2020
South Africans were also affected by World War I. In 1917 more than 600 black South African soldiers died when the troopship, the SS Mendi, sank. More than 11 000 other South African soldiers also died in this war. South African soldiers, many who were Freemasons, also paid the ultimate price in World War II […]
World Record Attempt – Wor Bro Matthew “Bushie” McKelvie
Every once in a while, you count yourself fortunate to know a truly remarkable person. One such person being Bro Matthew “Bushie” McKelvey, a bilateral amputee following a vehicle accident. This extraordinary brother is currently on a motorbike at Phakisa Oval in the Freestate attempting to set a new Guinness World Record for the Longest […]
Feeding 3000 needy children for 100 days and how you can help
Freemasonry has worked for hundreds of years to solve and ease problems in their local communities with the aim of making the world a better place for all mankind. Today in South Africa we have many problems, but none can be more heart wrenching than children who are not properly fed. The knock-on effects and […]
Square & Compasses No. 104 September 2020
“Feeding 1,000 children for a 100 days” initiative was launched around South Africa. and a very tasty vanilla flavoured porridge is now enjoyed daily by some 1,000 recipients. To distribute the porridge most effectively, the Provincial teams got involved and delivered the 5 kg bags through a variety of outlets such as foster homes or […]