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Will your school or municipality prevent bullying, exclusion and mental health problems?
Will your school or municipality prevent bullying, exclusion and mental health problems?
MOT works to develop robust young people and class cultures where everyone is included. We believe this is the key to creating a warmer and safer society.
MOT prevents and protects against the most negative effects in adolescence. 7 out of 10 young people who have MOT at school say that MOT helps them to be themselves, and that MOT contributes to a classroom environment where no one is on the outside.
Schools that follow the MOT programmes experience less bullying, fewer young people without a single friend, fewer mental health problems and less substance abuse.
If you would like to become a MOT School, please click here to send email.
Among the factors that make MOT unique are the five programmes in schools and local communities, with a 50-50 focus on the individual and on the group. The programmes strengthen the individual’s robustness and awareness and promote robust and constructive relationships – safe class environments, inclusive school cultures and sustainable local communities.
See moreLocal MOT coaches, who are excellent at reaching the youth are crucial for MOT to have success. A MOT school is a secondary or upper secondary school that has entered into partnership with MOT. MOT also enters into partnership with municipalities. Click below to see all the schools in MOT South Africa that have MOT.
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The MOT Value-Based Corporate Training Programme is hosted in person. The purpose of the MOT project as a whole The MOT life-skills training programmes assist with managing peer pressure, self-belief and taking responsibility for your own life and future. MOT focuses strongly on developing self-confidence, sound values, positive attitude and behaviour, self-leadership and respect and […]
MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet allows anyone to raise funds for MOT South Africa, without it costing you a cent! Every time you swipe your card, a contribution of your spending will be given to us, at no cost to you! Give the Gift of Courage to our Youth every time you shop at a MySchool partner. […]
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 […]
This Youth Day, we gathered once again for Voices of Courage—a special day hosted by MOT South Africa in partnership with the City of Cape Town. It was more than just an event. It was a reminder of what’s possible when young people, educators, and community leaders come together with purpose, passion, and courage. This […]
This year’s theme is “The Courage to Take Opportunities” – a bold message that encourages young people to recognise everyday chances to have the Courage to Live, lead, grow, and create impact, even when it feels uncomfortable or uncertain. We believe youth need more than motivation—they need real preparation. These events are designed to help young people transition […]