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MOT Hello Campaign 2026: Courage Starts with a Hello

Campaign Period: 16 February – 9 March Saying hello might seem small, but for many people, it’s not easy. It can feel awkward, uncomfortable, or unnecessary, especially in spaces where everyone is focused on their own world. Yet a simple hello can change how a moment feels. It can ease tension, acknowledge someone’s presence, and […]

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MOT Coach of the Month – Coming Soon

At MOT, we know that programmes don’t change lives, people do. Without our MOT Coaches reaching them, guiding them, and creating the space for honest conversation, the impact wouldn’t happen. It’s your courage in facilitation. Your integrity, modelled consistently. The resilience you inspire in young people when they begin to believe in themselves. That’s why […]

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MOT Youth Blogger of the Month: Aluwela Khiba

This month, we are proud to introduce Aluwela Khiba as our MOT Youth Blogger of the Month. Aluwela is a Young MOTivator and a learner at our partnering school, Gardens Commercial High School in Cape Town. Her story is a beautiful reminder of what it means to grow through courage, step into leadership, and keep […]

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Thank You to College of Cape Town – Wynberg & Crawford Campuses

We recently had the privilege of hosting MOT sessions at the College of Cape Town, starting at the Wynberg Campus and then again at the Crawford Campus. We want to say a big thank you to the College for inviting us in and giving us the opportunity to work with the students. It was really […]

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MOT Coaches’ Basic Education – First one for 2026!

We are proud to welcome a new cohort of MOT Coaches from the Positive Behaviour Intervention & Resource Centre (PBIRC), who have successfully completed the MOT Coaches Basic Education programme. This training, supported by the Western Cape Education Department and sponsored by PBIRC, equips educators and youth practitioners with the tools to empower young people […]

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MOT SA attends the Atlantis Community of Practice Expo

On 28 October 2025, I had the pleasure of attending the Health, Wellness, and Fitness Expo hosted by the Atlantis Community of Practice (COP) at Rebecca van Amsterdam Hall in Protea Park, what a truly inspiring day it was! The Expo brought together health professionals, community organizations, fitness coaches, and youth leaders, all united by […]

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MOT SA Welcomes Mandela8 Youth Group from Liverpool

MOT South Africa recently welcomed the Mandela8 Youth Group from Liverpool, United Kingdom, for a morning of courage, learning, and cultural exchange in Cape Town. The visit formed part of the group’s South African tour to learn more about Nelson Mandela’s legacy and engage with local youth making a positive impact in their communities. The […]

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MOT Youth Blogger of the Month – Anovuyo Nqweniso

Anovuyo Nqweniso is from Burgersdorp and is a learner at Ethembeni Secondary School. She joined MOT in 2022 and, in 2024, was selected to become a Young MOTivator. A Young MOTivator is a young person who has completed the MOT programme and is chosen for their positive attitude, courage, and leadership qualities. They play an […]

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