Author: Jacqueline Carolus

MOT SA Empowers Youth with Successful Career Expo

Empowering the Future Generation: MOT SA’s Career Expo Inspires Youth to Pursue Their Dreams On 3 August 2023, MOT SA successfully hosted our first-ever Career Expo. The Career Expo was aimed to empower and inspire the Grade 9 learners by providing them with valuable insights into various career paths. The Career Expo is an essential […]

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Parents’ Introduction to the MOT Programme in Burgersdorp

On 10 August, MOT SA successfully hosted a MOT Introduction to the Parents and community members in Burgersdorp, Eastern Cape. They received a glimpse into the MOT Programme. This event provided attendees with an opportunity to experience a condensed MOT session, gaining insights into the MOT programme’s impact on young lives and its potential to […]

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MOT Coaches’ Basic Education for St. Michaels Child and Youth Care Centre

MOT South Africa hosted their second MOT Coaches’ Basic Education of the year in July 2023, at the College of Cape Town, Crawford Campus. The training was attended by 22 youth and community workers from various Community Organisations in the Western Cape. What is a MOT Coach? A MOT Coach facilitates the life-skills sessions aimed […]

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Are Hovstad Award Nominations Request

Deadline for submissions: 8 September 2023 The time has come for us to crown our next Are Hovstad Award recipient! What is the Are Hovstad Award? The Are Hovstad Award was initiated in 2018 to pay tribute to Are Hovstad for the establishment of MOT in South Africa, his contribution and support of MOT, and his […]

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Expressing Gratitude to Our Incredible Youthful Volunteers!

In every successful endeavour, behind the scenes, there are unsung heroes who dedicate their time, energy, and skills to the greater good. Today, we take a moment to extend our heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to the remarkable volunteers who have generously given their time over the past three months and beyond. Your commitment, selflessness, and […]

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Courage to Care Day Badge Designing Competition: Winners Announced!

We are thrilled to announce that the Courage to Care Day Badge Designing Competition has concluded, and we have our winners! We would like to extend our gratitude to all the talented participants who submitted their incredible designs. The response was overwhelming, and we were truly impressed by the level of creativity and thoughtfulness displayed […]

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MOT Stakeholder Meeting Highlights Success of Courage to Care Global Project

On 22 June, an impactful MOT Stakeholder meeting was held in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Wynberg, marking a significant milestone in the Courage to Care Global project. MOT South Africa and Karmøy Rotary Club joined forces to bring about positive change in the Grassy Park community. The meeting aimed to present feedback from […]

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MOT Youth Blogger of the Month – Preston Saayman

This month’s MOT Youth Blogger of the Month presents a captivating and heartfelt poem written by our Young MOTivator, Preston Saayman. This powerful poem, written during our Young MOTivators’ Education (Youth Leadership Camp) in 2019, serves as a testament to the remarkable impact of MOT and its invaluable work. Today, Preston says that his motivation […]

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MOT SA hosts first MOT Coaches’ Basic Education in Cape Town

MOT South Africa hosted their first MOT Coaches’ Basic Education of the year between 5 to 7 May 7, 2023, at the College of Cape Town, Crawford Campus. The event was attended by 32 educators, community and social workers from various TVET Colleges, High schools, and Community Organisations in the Western Cape. What is a […]

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