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Read the latest news from MOT South Africa below.
MOT South Africa is proud to announce the return of Voices of Courage 2026, taking place on Youth Day, 16 June 2026, at the City of Cape Town Civic Centre. Hosted in partnership with the City of Cape Town and the Junior City Council (JCC), the programme continues to create meaningful spaces where young people […]
This month, we are proud to introduce Lesleeco Koopman as our Youth Blogger of the Month, a young leader whose journey with MOT is a true reflection of courage, growth, and resilience. From his first experience as a MOT Youth to standing confidently as a voice of hope for others, Lesleeco’s story shows what can […]
At just 17 years old, Beauty Kapinga is already a powerful example of growth, courage, and leadership. A learner at our partnering school, Gardens Commercial High School, Beauty joined the MOT programme in 2022 at the age of 13. What began as a step into the unknown soon became a life‑changing journey of self-discovery. This […]
The WCED Schools Impact Report Event was a moment to pause, reflect, and reconnect with why this work matters. Educators, WCED staff, partners, and young people came together not only to look at progress, but to share honest stories about what implementation really looks like in schools, the successes, the struggles, and the learning along […]
We are pleased to announce an exciting new partnership between the Rotary Club of Wynberg and MOT South Africa with the launch of the Courage to Care – MOT as a Society Builder project. This impactful initiative aims to empower young people with the courage to care for others, to live positive and responsible lives, […]
In April 2026, we were invited to support the delivery of a Representative Learner Council (RCL) programme for 95 learners. The programme is values‑based and guided by the core values and principles of MOT South Africa, with a strong focus on developing confident, responsible future leaders. Throughout the programme, learners engage with MOT’s core values: […]
In February 2026, we were incredibly grateful for the opportunity to roll out the first pilot of our SRC Value-Based Leadership Programme at our partner institution, West Coast TVET College. The session brought together 50 Student Representative Council (SRC) members. It was inspiring to see students openly share their experiences, learn from one another, and […]
MOT South Africa is proud to share exciting news: our Country Director, Viola Manuel, has been recognised by Acquisition International’s Influential Businesswoman Awards 2026 as Most Influential Businesswoman in Youth Development & Education 2026 (South Africa). This prestigious international recognition celebrates women leaders who are driving meaningful change, leading with purpose, and making a measurable […]
MOT SA Country Director Viola Manuel, together with Brian Dalton, MOT SA Master, recently spent time in Nairobi, Kenya, engaging with local partners and stakeholders as part of an exploratory visit focused on learning, connection and future possibilities. During the visit, they met with a range of stakeholders across education, civil society and the public […]