Square and Compasses – 126 July 2022
Freemasonry is not only a worthwhile but an essential pastime for every good, honest, moral and honourable man. It has been well said that as we lose ourselves in the service of others, we discover our own lives and happiness.
Square and Compasses – 125 June2022
We successfully celebrated 250 years of Freemasonry in South Africa during the period between 22 to 26 June 2022. In total, we had almost 300 people sharing in our various events. These included foreign guests as well as Brethren from all 4 Constitutions and from all over South Africa. The foreign delegations were led by: […]
Square and Compasses – 124 May 2022
In 1875 the Cape Town Lodges participated in laying the foundation stone of the new Houses of Parliament. While it was laid by Sir Henry Barkly, the Governor of the Cape Colony, and all the heads of the State Departments, churches, civic societies and private business attended, it was the Netherlandic, English and Scottish Freemasons, […]
Square and Compasses – 123 April 2022
South African Freemasonry began with the formation of Lodge De Goede Hoop on 2 May 1772. This was under the GEN in Cape Town. By 1822 there were only 5 Masonic Lodges, all in Cape Town. 2 were under the GEN, 2 under the UGLE and 1 under both jurisdictions. During the next 50 years, […]
Square and Compasses – 122 March 2022
Lodge De Goede Hoop was formed in Cape Town on 2 May 1772. In 1778 Bro Francois Duminy, who had been initiated in France, joined the Lodge. Between 1772 and 1781 1 st and 2 nd degree meetings were held on the same day and the presiding master was elected and was installed on St […]
Square and Compasses – 121 February 2022
This year, in 2022, we are celebrating 250 years of Freemasonry in South Africa. Most Freemasons know or have heard that Freemasonry existed in Scotland from at least the late 1500s, that four Masonic Lodges formed the Grand Lodge of England in 1717 and that the Grand Lodges of Ireland, Scotland and France were formed […]
Square and Compasses – 120 January 2022
In 2022, South African Freemasonry celebrates its 250th birthday. To mark this event, we are publishing a Heritage Book relating our history over all Constitutions and Divisions. The A4 book will be published in hard cover (R500) and leather bound (R800) versions. Only pre-ordered and paid for books will be printed. This is a book […]
Square and Compasses – 119 December 2021
As the year draws to a close, let us remember that Christmas is the season of love, joy and giving. At this time we remember the tenderness of the past, we embrace our courage for the present and we look with hope to the future. It has been well said that peace on earth will […]
Square and Compasses – 118 November 2021
The first reference to the word “Lodge” did not refer to a building, but rather to the members of the Lodge and while the members will change with the passage of time, the Lodge will always exist as it is consecrated to the service of the GAOTU and to mankind. We read in the book […]
Square and Compasses – 117 October 2021
Our aim 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 and justice for all persons. It is therefore clear that Freemasonry is more relevant today than it has ever been and it is our duty […]