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Are Hovstad Award 2026 Nominations Now Open

MOT South Africa is pleased to announce that nominations for the Are Hovstad Award 2026 are officially open. Established in 2018, the Are Hovstad Award honours Are Hovstad, a founding member of MOT South Africa, for his dedication, support, and commitment to empowering young people. The award was created to recognise individuals within the MOT […]

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MOT Staff Engagement Workshop at Bonteheuwel High School

8 August 2026 | PBIRC On 8 August 2026, educators and staff from Bonteheuwel High School participated in a MOT Whole-School Staff Engagement Workshop at PBIRC. The workshop provided an opportunity for staff members to connect with one another, reflect on the realities facing young people, and explore how a united school community can play […]

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MOT Parent Workshop in proud partnership with the Positive Behaviour Intervention & Resource Centre

MOT SA, in proud partnership with the Positive Behaviour Intervention & Resource Centre (PBIRC) and supported by the Western Cape Education Department (WCED), hosted a Parent Workshop on 15 August 2026. Parents and guardians from our partnering schools: Easter Peak Intermediate School, Spes Bona High School, and Rylands High School attended the workshop, which focused […]

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Courage to Care Day 2026 | 16 – 22 September 2026

What if changing someone’s day was as simple as making a sandwich? What if a few stationery items could help a learner feel ready for school? What if one jar filled with basic ingredients could provide a warm meal for a family? Sometimes the smallest acts of kindness make the biggest difference. That is what […]

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MOT Youth Blogger of the Month – Soyamise Makolwane

This month, we shine the MOT Flashlight on Soyamise Makolwane, a dedicated MOT youth and Young MOTivator from one of our partnering schools in Burgersdorp, Eastern Cape. From joining MOT as a Grade 8 learner with little understanding of the programme, to growing into a confident leader who stands up for others, her story reflects […]

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MOT SA and the Rotary Club of Wynberg Launch – Courage to Care Global Grant

MOT South Africa, in proud partnership with the Rotary Club of Wynberg, Karmøy Rotary Club, Haugaland Upper Secondary School, and Rotary Districts 2250 and 9350, together with support from the Rotary Foundation, recently celebrated the launch of the Courage to Care Global Grant project in Cape Town. The launch event brought together a wide range […]

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MOT Parent Workshops in Burgersdorp, Eastern Cape

We recently had the privilege of spending meaningful time with parents from Mzimkhulu Primary School, Ethembeni High School, and Eureka High School during our MOT Parent Workshops in Burgersdorp, Eastern Cape. It was truly inspiring to see so many parents come together with a shared goal: to better support and guide their children. From the […]

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MOT SA Voices of Courage Event 2026 – Eastern Cape

On 16 June 2026, Burgersdorp came alive with energy, colour, and purpose as young people, educators, partners, and community members gathered for the Voices of Courage 2026 – Eastern Cape event, hosted by MOT South Africa, in partnership with the Department of Health and proudly powered by Scatec. A March to Remember The highlight of […]

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