The MOT Youth Blog

Read the latest posts in The MOT Youth Blog below.

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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MOT Youth Blogger of the Month – Laila Jacobs

Meet Laila Jacobs from Bo-Kaap, Cape Town, a student at Gardens Commercial High School. Laila began her MOT journey in Grade 8, 2022, and today, she shares how MOT has shaped her into a confident young woman. Here is Laila’s story: “I have always been a shy and introverted person, but I’ve also loved challenging […]

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MOT Youth Blogger of the Month – Corné Morgan

Meet Corné Morgan, one of our inspiring MOT Youth from Burgersdorp in the Eastern Cape. He joined the MOT Programme in 2023 and has already shown what it means to live with courage. Because of his positive attitude and the way he embodies MOT’s core values, Corné was selected to become a Young MOTivator, a youth […]

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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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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 Youth Blogger of the Month – Lucia Rangwedi

We are thrilled to introduce our Youth Blogger of the Month, Lucia Rangwedi. She is a former electrical engineering student from the College of Cape Town, a Young MOTivator and MOT Coach who has embraced the MOT core values and has made a significant impact in her life. Hi, I’m Lucia Rangwedi, and I’m excited […]

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MOT Youth Blogger of the Month – Grizelle Cloete

We are thrilled to announce another incredible story for our MOT Blog of Grizelle Cloete, a Young MOTivator and MOT Youth Alumnus whose life has been positively impacted by the MOT Programme. Discover how MOT empowered Grizelle to overcome adversity and become a true inspiration to her community! Blog post Hello, I’m Grizelle Cloete, an […]

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MOT Principal Blogger of the Month – Karin Hendricks

We’re thrilled to announce that our MOT Blogger of the Month is none other than Karin Hendricks, the Principal of False Bay TVET College! From the very beginning of MOT’s journey in South Africa 15 years ago, Ms Hendricks has been an enthusiastic supporter of the MOT programmes, and her recent feedback has blown us […]

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MOT Youth Blogger of the Month – Nkgetheleng Gloria Bocheletsana

Below is a blog from Nkgetheleng and here she shares the positive impact that the MOT Programme had on her life. Being a part of the MOT Programme, I have learned that every one of us has a purpose in life and once you find that purpose, nothing can stop you from achieving your goals. […]

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