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Read the latest news from MOT South Africa below.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
This year on 18 July, our MOT SA team joined hundreds of volunteers at DHL Stadium for a truly special Mandela Day, one filled with purpose, love, and the Courage to Care. Hosted by the incredible team of Ladles of Love, the day was all about nourishing children in need and standing together to fight […]
On Saturday, 19 July 2025, our youth were given an exciting opportunity to take part in a truly unique event, Teens AI Cooking Jam, hosted by Food Indaba in collaboration with Food Jams. Young people from across Cape Town, including our very own MOT youth from Gardens Commercial High School and Sibelius High School, were […]
This month, MOT South Africa successfully hosted its first-ever 1-day Make-Up Training of our MOT Coaches’ Basic Education programme. This special session was designed to onboard educators from Bridgetown High School (welcomed in April 2025), Rylands High School, and Spes Bona High School. Despite stormy weather and the challenge of a shorter timeframe, the training […]