By REGINALD KANYANE
12 November 2026 – The Mmabana Arts, Culture and Sport Foundation (MACSF) will officially re-open its Head Office on 23 November 2026, marking the return of a central hub for the development and promotion of arts, culture and sport in the province. The building was severely damaged after being torched and looted during community unrest in 2018.
Mmabana Foundation spokesperson, Kgalalelo Molotsi said its refurbishment was funded by the National Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC), paving the way for the restoration of the facility. Molotsi said once re-opened, the Head Office will once again serve as a central point where artists, athletes, practitioners and communities can access programmes, support and creative opportunities.
“The official re-opening will be led by the North West MEC for Arts, Culture, Sport and Recreation, Wessels Morweng accompanied by the Department’s Head of Department, Itumeleng Mogorosi, and the MACSF acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Thabo Mabe.
“The programme will include a curated visual art exhibition featuring works by local artists, as well as a theatrical production and official opening performance of CELL 4, written by the late Presley Chweneyagae,” she said.
According Molotsi, the re-opening marks an important milestone in restoring the Foundation’s role in supporting and promoting arts, culture and sport across the province. She further said members of the public are also encouraged to attend the production’s public performances, which will run from 24 to 28 November 2026 at 7pm.
“We are looking forward to welcoming stakeholders, partners, artists and members of the media to the occasion as it celebrates the revival of a home for arts, culture and sport,” addee Molotsi.
