Author: Jacqueline Carolus

MOT Graduations: Nurturing Tomorrow’s Leaders

This quarter, we’re delighted to shine our flashlight on our four incredible institutions within our MOT Schools and Community Organisations: Zeekovlei Secondary School, Amy Foundation, Dreamspire, and Mbekweni Youth Centre for completing the MOT Programme with their MOT Youth. Attending their graduations was an absolute privilege, which allowed us to witness firsthand the impact MOT […]

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Expanding Horizons: MOT SA’s New Partnership with TVET Colleges

MOT SA proudly announces its exciting new partnership with Port Elizabeth TVET College, STADIO Higher Education, and Umfolozi College, marking a significant stride in our mission to impact youth across South Africa. This follows a call from DG Murray Trust (DGMT) to broaden MOT SA’s horizons and extend the MOT Programme beyond its current reach […]

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15 Years of Empowering South African Youth: MOT SA Enthusiasts’ Gathering

On October 20th of this year, MOT South Africa celebrated a significant milestone – the 15th Birthday of MOT in South Africa. The MOT Enthusiasts’ Gathering, held at the Old Mutual Head Office in Pinelands, was not just an event but a day to honour the remarkable achievements of MOT and to embrace the exciting […]

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The Hello! Campaign

The Power of Caring | Greeting = Caring In a world dominated by screens, and fast-paced lives, the value of genuine human connection is more vital than ever. The Hello Campaign centres around the MOT core value of the Courage to Care, highlighting the importance of showing care, kindness and understanding towards others and ourselves. […]

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Poem prepared by Kino Moni and Bilqees Miller

Explore this captivating poem prepared by the talented MOT Youth from Gardens Commercial High School, skillfully crafted by Kino Moni and Bilqees Miller. The Courage to Care First day of school, early in the morn’Sitting together in the school hallAlong came a teacher, but oh we were wrongThis joyous soul came in with a song […]

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Courage to Say No Walk 2024

Date: 30 November 2024 MOT South Africa is inviting you to join and Save the Date for our Courage to Say No Walk and Concert on December 2nd in Cape Town. The event aims to bring together 1,500 youth and adults to walk against all forms of abuse and honour the victims and survivors. Event […]

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Women’s Day Event 2024

MOT SA will be collaborating with Never in the Red, a non-profit organisation that improves access to reusable menstrual hygiene products and provides financial literacy programmes to learners. This event aims to empower young women. Event details Date: 23 August 2024 More details about the event will be provided in the months to follow. However, […]

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Courage to Care Day Campaign 2024

Dates for Courage to Care Day Campaign: 6 May – 6 June Courage to Care Day Celebration: 14 June In a world often characterized by its fast-paced nature and self-centred pursuits, the importance of compassion and empathy cannot be emphasized enough. It is in this context that Courage to Care Day, an annual event organized […]

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