Square and Compasses – 116 September 2021
Our Masonic heritage in South Africa began in 1772 when the first Lodge was formed in Cape Town, being Lodge de Goede Hoop. The founder members had great hopes for the future of the Lodge as its motto is Spes vincit omnia impedimenta, which means Hope overcomes all obstacles.
Square and Compasses – 115 August 2021
As Freemasons, we are often asked whether we have or permit women as members. While the GLSA does not admit women as members, there are many thousands of women throughout the World who are Freemasons. During the second half of the 18th century the French Lodges of Adoption admitted male Freemasons and their female relatives […]
Square and Compasses 114 July 2021
Freemasons are not immune to life’s trials and tragedies. Our frequent referral to the Volume of the Sacred Law and the lessons contained in our rituals prepare us, in some measure, to cope with such events. We should therefore not be afraid of them as we have, on our Masonic journey, spiritually and intellectually contemplated […]
Square and Compasses 113 June 2021
As an Apprentice we are reminded to apply the golden rule: “do unto others as you would have them do unto you”. We are further encouraged to practice the principles of morality and uprightness in our daily lives so that the World may see us as men of honour and high moral character, without needing […]
Square and Compasses 112 May 2021
From our initiation, we are encouraged to become better men by reading and understanding the VSL, by regularly attending our Lodge meetings, by learning the Masonic rituals, by reading the Masonic educational material which is provided to us, by participating in social and fund raising activities, by visiting other Lodges and by simply doing to […]
Square and Compasses 111 April 2021
The Aim of the Grand Lodge of South Africa 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.
Square and Compasses 110 March 2021
Freemasonry was introduced to South Africa with the consecration of Lodge de Goede Hoop by the Grand East of the Netherlands in Cape Town on 2 May 1772. This means, of course, that 2022 will see us celebrating 250 years of Freemasonry in South Africa.
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 […]
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 […]