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Founded 2018 · South Africa

About Red Motion Inc

The Rehabilitative Educational Development Movement — a volunteer-driven organisation committed to breaking the cycle of educational inequality in South African communities.

Est. 2018
Gauteng, South Africa
120+ Volunteers
Non-Profit Organisation
Our Mission

Empowering learners to achieve their full potential

To empower learners and young people by providing free academic support, access to higher education opportunities, and guidance that enables them to achieve their full potential.

Our Vision

A generation of educated, empowered young leaders

To build a generation of educated, empowered, and socially responsible young leaders who contribute positively to their communities and the development of South Africa.

Community
Rooted in the people we serve
Education
Learning as a path to freedom
Empowerment
Building confidence and agency
Excellence
Committed to quality outcomes

Our Story

Six years of quiet dedication — building opportunity where it's needed most.

Red Motion Inc was founded in 2018 with a clear purpose: to support learners from disadvantaged communities who lack access to academic and career guidance.

The organisation started by assisting learners with university, college, and bursary applications, helping many students secure opportunities for higher education that would otherwise have been out of reach.

Over the years, the organisation has expanded its initiatives to include free tutoring programmes for Grade 10–12 learners, mentorship initiatives, GBV awareness campaigns, and community outreach activities.

Through the dedication of volunteer leaders and tutors, Red Motion continues to create opportunities for young people to succeed academically and professionally — one learner at a time.

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Tutoring session, 2024

Key Milestones

2018
Red Motion Founded
Started assisting learners with university, college, and bursary applications in disadvantaged communities.
2019
Online Tutoring Launched
Expanded to free online tutoring for Grade 10–12 learners, growing the volunteer tutor base.
2021
GBV Awareness Campaign
Launched the Gender-Based Violence Awareness Campaign in partnership with local schools and community groups.
2023
First Career Expo
Hosted the first large-scale Community Education Outreach and Career Expo, connecting learners with institutions.
2024
2,400+ Learners Served
Reached a milestone of over 2,400 learners supported across all programmes since founding.

Our Team

Driven by a shared belief that every learner deserves a fair chance — meet the people making it happen.

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Leadership

Thabo Khumalo

Founder & Executive Director

Founded Red Motion in 2018 with a vision to democratise access to education for every South African learner.

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Academics

Nomsa Sithole

Head of Tutoring Programme

Coordinates our network of 120+ volunteer tutors and ensures quality academic support for every registered learner.

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Applications

Lungelo Dube

Applications Coordinator

Has personally guided over 400 learners through university and bursary applications since joining in 2019.

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Community

Zanele Mokoena

Community Outreach Lead

Organises our career expos and GBV awareness events, building partnerships with schools and community stakeholders.

Want to join our volunteer team and help shape young lives?

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Ready to make a difference?

Whether you're a learner who needs support or a community member who wants to give back — Red Motion Inc has a place for you.