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Read the latest news from MOT South Africa below.

MOT Coaches’ Basic Education for Schools – Third one for 2026!

MOT South Africa proudly hosted its third MOT Coaches Basic Education training of the year, a powerful three-day experience sponsored by Positive Behaviour Intervention & Resource Centre (PBIRC) and supported by the Western Cape Education Department (WCED). This training brought together passionate educators and change-makers committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of […]

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MOT Coaches’ Basic Education for TVET Colleges – Second one for 2026!

MOT South Africa hosted its second MOT Coaches’ Basic Education for the year! The training focused on equipping educators to support Robust Youth aged 16–35 at TVET Colleges, with a strong emphasis on mental well-being, resilience, and life skills. Educators from different parts of the country came together with a shared goal: to better understand […]

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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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