MOT (meaning courage) is a life-skills training programme empowering young people with the ability to show courage and resilience. Courage to live.
MOT South Africa is a life-skills programme for young people. MOT empowers the youth to make conscious choices, which result in them mastering in life, strengthens the youth's courage to take care of themselves, working at altering the youth's attitudes, focusing on establishing sound values, choices, and a belief in their own abilities. Courage to care. Courage to say no. In 2017, MOT SA won the
17/06/2026
Thanks again, Lucia frmo Cape Pulpit for the opportunity to share about our successful Voices of Courage event in Cape Town yesterday!
Lucia's Youth Month edition featured:
🌟 Xoliswa Bezuidenhout – Youth and the Church
🌟 Viola Manuel (MOT) – Voices of Courage Youth Event
🌟 Diana Akokpar (Justice Desk Africa) – Empowering young people through human rights and leadership development
🎤 Inspiring words from Michael-Daniel Bam, 2025 Junior Mayor, at our Voices of Courage 2025 event
This Youth Day, we reflect on the courage of the young people of 1976, and the powerful reminder to continue using our voices today 🙌
“Don’t wait until you feel ready… say yes.” 🔥
Happy Youth Day 🇿🇦
16/06/2026
Today we honour the courage, resilience, and determination of the young people who came before us, and celebrate the generation shaping the future. 🌍✨
At MOT, we believe every young person has the power to create positive change by choosing courage, caring for others, and standing up for what is right. This Youth Day, let's continue building communities where young people feel seen, valued, and empowered to lead.
Live with courage. Care for others. Lead the future. 💙
👀 Something exciting is coming soon…
🎉 And it’s happening TOMORROW!
We can’t wait to welcome you to our 2026 Voices of Courage Event, in PROUD partnership with the City of Cape Town and Junior City Council 🙌🔥
Get ready for a powerful Youth Day filled with real conversations, inspiring voices, and unforgettable moments 💬
👉 Comment “I’M READY” if you’re excited!
Event details:
📅 16 June 2026
⏰ 08:30 (Registration starts)
📍 Cape Town City Hall, Auditorium (Entrance via Corporation Street, on the right-hand side of KFC)
Last chance to RSVP at [email protected]
14/06/2026
🎤 Meet our panel members for our panel discussion taking place on 16 June! 🔥
Proudly in partnership with the City of Cape Town and the Cape Town Junior City Council 🙌
Leading the conversation is our incredible Panel Leader, Warda Petersen, creating a space for powerful, honest, and meaningful dialogue 🙌
Meet the panel:
✨Ghalieb Essop – Former Chairperson, National Youth Development Agency
✨Dr Latasha Storm – Co-Pastor | Chair of Freedom Park Western Cape Committee
✨Raid Williams – Western Cape Youth Parliament | Youth Leader
✨Shakoor Lucas – Founder, Shakoor Lucas Foundation NPC
✨Nadine Cloete – Filmmaker & Director (Action Kommandant)
✨Jimmy Nevis – Artist | Founder, Blue Collar Foundation
✨Josh Lance Lemmetjies – Junior City Council Member | RCL Chairperson
✨Susan Muller – Founder, STOP Foundation
Get ready for powerful conversations, inspiring perspectives, and real talk that matters.
RSVP and Join us:
👉 16 June 2026
👉 08:30 (Registration starts)
👉 Cape Town City Hall, Auditorium (Entrance via Corporation Street, on the right-hand side of KFC)
RSVP to: [email protected]
🔥 The energy is building in Burgersdorp!
Young people are getting ready for our Voices of Courage Youth Day march, coming together, showing up, and stepping forward with purpose 🙌
This is what courage looks like 💬
If you’re in Burgersdorp, Eastern Cape, make sure to join us and be part of this powerful Youth Day experience!
📍 Burgersdorp Town Hall
⏰ From 09:00
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12/06/2026
🎉 We’re so excited to share that MOT South Africa will also be celebrating Voices of Courage 2026 in Burgersdorp, Eastern Cape!
From a powerful Youth Day march to inspiring performances, meaningful reflections, and an impactful panel discussion, it’s going to be a day filled with courage, connection, and purpose 🙌
If you’re in the area, make sure to come through and be part of this powerful Youth Day experience
📍 Burgersdorp Town Hall, Eastern Cape
⏰ From 09:00
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You don’t want to miss it!
We’re counting down to our Voices of Courage Event… 5 days to go! 🔥 Get ready for a powerful Youth Day experience you don’t want to miss!
📅 16 June 2026
⏰ 08:30 (Registration)
📍 Cape Town City Hall, Auditorium (Entrance via Corporation Street, on the right-hand side of KFC)
👉 RSVP now: [email protected]
| Monday | 08:30 - 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 - 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 16:00 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 16:00 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 15:00 |