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Welcome to the website of the Masonic District of South Africa, North.

The District of South Africa, North falls under the authority of the United Grand Lodge of England, which was founded in 1717 and is the premier Grand Lodge in the World.

The United Grand Lodge of England is made up of several Provinces in England and Districts overseas. The District of South Africa, North is the largest District outside of England, with over 2300 members from all ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds that meet in 101 Lodges located mainly in the northern part of South Africa.

Address given by the incoming DGM/GS on his Installation October 2021

I have deemed it appropriate to begin my address by acknowledging the Most High, in remembrance of departed merit, we pause and remember all who have passed away during this period....

Brethren welcome to this our 126th Annual Meeting of District Grand Lodge and thank you all for your attendance here today.....

I welcome you all to this our 118th Annual Convocation of District Grand Chapter and thank you all for your attendance here today...

Brethren, welcome to the 125th Annual Meeting of District Grand Lodge and thank you for your attendance here today.....

I welcome you all to this 117th Annual Convocation of District Grand Chapter and note that, although few in number we are high in value. This assembly represents the heart of the Order and I am privileged to have the opportunity to address you ...

Brethren, welcome to this our 124TH Annual Meeting of District Grand Lodge and thank you all for your attendance here today. I welcome our distinguished guests and I will formally acknowledge you all at the end of this address. I do hope that you have enjoyed our Ceremony and that you will join us at the Festive Board following this meeting....

Welcome to you all to this 116TH Annual Convocation of District Grand Chapter, and I extend a warm welcome to our distinguished guests and I trust you have enjoyed our proceedings. I will acknowledge your presence at the end of this address ...

Brethren, welcome to this our 123RD Annual Meeting of District Grand Lodge and thank you all for your attendance here today. Welcome to our distinguished guests and I will formally acknowledge you all at the end of this address. I do hope that you have enjoyed our Ceremony and that you will join us at the Festive Board following this meeting....

Welcome to you all to this 115TH Annual Convocation of District Grand Chapter, and I extend a warm welcome to our distinguished guests, some of whom have travelled far to be with us today and trust you have enjoyed our proceedings. I will acknowledge your presence at the end of this address ...

Brethren welcome to this our 122ND Annual Meeting of District Grand Lodge and thank you all for your attendance here today. Welcome to our distinguished guests and I will formally acknowledge you all at the end of this address...

Welcome to you all to this 114TH Annual Convocation of District Grand Chapter, and I extend a warm welcome to our distinguished guests, some of whom have travelled far to be with us today and trust you have enjoyed our proceedings. ...

Brethren welcome to this our 121st Annual Meeting of District Grand Lodge and thank you all for your attendance here today. A warm welcome is extended to our distinguished guests...

Welcome to you all to this 113TH Annual Convocation of District Grand Chapter, and I extend a warm welcome to our distinguished guests and trust you have enjoyed our proceedings. ...

Brethren welcome to this our 120th Annual Meeting of District Grand Lodge and thank you all for your attendance here today. A warm welcome is extended to our distinguished guests...

4worldlovers: Representing 9 Districts of the United Grand Lodge of England with presences in Botswana, Eswatini, South Africa, Malawi, Mauritius, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

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The Three basic tenets of Freemasonry upon which Freemasonry is founded and upon which every action of a Freemason should be grounded.

Freemasonry is one of the worlds oldest secular fraternal societies. This document is intended to explain Freemasonry as it is practised under the United Grand Lodge of England which administers Lodges of Freemasons in England and Wales and in many places overseas. The explanation may correct some misconceptions.

Freemasonry is a society of men concerned with moral and spiritual values. Its members are taught its precepts by a series of ritual dramas, which follow ancient forms, and use stonemasons' customs and tools as allegorical guides.

The essential qualification for admission into and continuing membership is a belief in a Supreme Being. Membership is open to men of any race or religion who can fulfil this essential qualification and who are of good repute.

Freemasonry is not a religion, nor is it a substitute for religion. It's essential qualification opens it to men of many religions and it expects them to continue to follow their own faith. It does not allow religion to be discussed at its meetings.

Brotherly Love - Every true Freemason will show tolerance and respect for the opinions of others and behave with kindness and understanding to his fellow creatures.

Relief - Freemasons are taught to practise charity and to care, not only for their own, but also for the community as a whole, both by charitable giving, and by voluntary efforts and works as individuals.

Truth - Freemasons strive for truth, requiring high moral standards and aiming to achieve them in their own lives.

Freemasons believe that these principles represent a way of achieving higher standards in life.

From its earliest days, Freemasonry has been concerned with the care of orphans, the sick and the aged. This work continues today. In addition, large charitable donations are given to national and local charities.

Freemasonry demands from its members a respect for the law of the country in which a man works and lives.

Its principles do not in any way conflict with its members' duties as citizens, but should strengthen them in fulfilling their public and private responsibilities.

The use by a Freemason of his membership to promote his own or anyone else's business, professional or personal interests is condemned, and is contrary to the conditions on which he sought admission to Freemasonry.

His duty as a citizen must always prevail over any obligation to other Freemasons, and any attempt to shield a Freemason who has acted dishonourably or unlawfully is contrary to this prime duty.

The secrets of Freemasonry are concerned with its traditional modes of recognition. It is not a secret society, since all members are free to acknowledge their membership and will do so in response to enquiries for respectable reasons. Its constitutions and rules are available to the public. There is no secret about any of its aims and principles. Like many other societies, it regards some of its internal affairs as private matters for its members.

Freemasonry is non-political, and the discussion of politics at Masonic meetings is forbidden.

Freemasonry is practised under many independent Grand Lodges with standards similar to those set by the United Grand Lodge of England.

There are some Grand Lodges and other apparently Masonic bodies that do not meet these standards, e.g. that do not require a belief in a Supreme Being, or that allow or encourage their members as such to participate in political matters.

These Grand Lodges and bodies are not recognised by the United Grand Lodge of England as being Masonically regular, and Masonic contact with them is forbidden.

4worldlovers: Witwatersrand Lodge meets at Freemasons' Hall, No.6 Park Lane, Parktown, Johannesburg, South Africa.

The entrance to Freemasons Hall is in line with Princess Place and we share secure off-street parking (under shade cloth awnings) with the Brenthurst Clinic.