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Read the latest news from MOT South Africa 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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MySchool is Now MyDifference – Keep Supporting MOT South Africa!

For years, you’ve supported MOT South Africa through the Woolworths MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet programme, and we can’t thank you enough for standing with us in building a generation of courageous youth! Woolworths has now introduced MyDifference, a new loyalty programme that replaces both MySchool and WRewards. This means the MySchool card will no longer exist, […]

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MOT Parents’ Workshop: Third Parents’ Workshop for the Year

MOT SA hosted its third Parents’ Workshop of the year on 13 September, in partnership with PBIRC and with the support of the Western Cape Education Department (WCED). The workshop aimed to equip caregivers with practical tools, insights, and strategies to positively support their children’s growth and development. Understanding Everyday Scenarios The workshop addressed a […]

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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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Amy Foundation Celebrates MOT Graduates in 2025

We are proud of our MOT partner, the Amy Foundation, for their dedication to completing the programme with the learners and graduating their youth from the MOT programme, making a meaningful difference in their lives. The Amy Foundation recently hosted its MOT graduation celebrations between 11–12 June and 23 July, honoring 87 students who successfully […]

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Celebrating Women’s Month with Our MOT Coaches

On Thursday, 28 August, the MOT SA team celebrated Women’s Day in a very special way. We spent the day driving to each of our MOT sites to personally drop off a small token of appreciation to all our active MOT Coaches. This was our way of living out the value of Courage to Care […]

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ANNOUNCEMENT: MOT South Africa Accredited as a SACE Service Provider

We are excited to share an important milestone in MOT South Africa’s journey: MOT has been officially accredited by the South African Council for Educators (SACE) as a recognised service provider. What this means for you as MOT Coaches and Educators: This achievement not only strengthens MOT’s standing as a provider of impactful Life Skills […]

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MOT Parents’ Workshop: Empowering Parents, Empowering Youth

Parenting is one of the most rewarding, yet challenging journeys. Every child faces unique situations, and as a parent, knowing how to respond effectively can make a world of difference in their growth and development. Recognising this, we recently held our second Parents’ Workshop, in partnership with PBIRC and supported by WCED, aimed at equipping […]

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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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