Widows Sons was founded in 1998 by a brother in North America who believed who believed there
was a need for a ‘Riders Association”, where we can ride the open roads and socialise with our
brothers.
While we wear identifying patches or regalia, the Widows Sons are not a gang, MC, 1% Club. We are
required to represent the fraternity in a positive light at all times.
SOUTH AFRICA – GRAND CHAPTER
The first Chapter in South Africa started in July 2010, and are now called Grand Chapter. The original
members have remained and all Presidents and Vice Presidents sit on the committee.
With this as inspiration, the first Chapter was started in South Africa in 2010, with the inaugural ride
on 18 July 2010 and simply called Widows Sons South Africa (WSSA). This Chapter is now the
governing body or Grand Chapter. The original members have remained and all Presidents and Vice
Presidents sit on the committee of the Grand Chapter.