About Us
The name “Mmabana” translates to “Mother of the Arts” in Setswana. This name symbolises nurturing creativity and talent, fostering growth, and creating a home for the artistic spirit to thrive. It embodies the Entity's purpose of providing an inclusive space for individuals to discover, grow, and excel in the arts, culture, and sport activities.
Mmabana Arts, Culture, and Sport Foundation (MACSF) was established to cultivate creativity, promote artistic excellence, and advance athletic potential in the North West Province of South Africa. With a legacy spanning decades, the Entity is a pivotal institution driving transformation and innovation within the sport, arts, and culture sectors.
The Entity is a Schedule 3C Public Entity, recognised in terms of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) No.1 of 1999 (as amended It is the Entity of the Provincial Department of Arts, Culture, Sport, and Recreation. Supported by government institutions and independent funding bodies.
In terms of the Mmabana Arts, Culture and Sport Foundation Act 07 of 2000, as amended, the Entity is charged with the responsibility of developing the artistic and sporting talents of the people of the North West Province. The Entity’s presence in communities contributes to the development, fostering and promotion of culture through improvement of individuals and groups of people interested in the arts, cultural and sporting activities.
MACSF Mandate
MACSF is dedicated to:
1. Identify talent by unearthing raw talent across various disciplines.
2. Develop individuals through tailored programmes in arts, culture and sport.
3.Teach and mentor artists & participants to equip them with technical skills, confidence, and opportunities for growth.
Our Vision & Mission
Vision
To provide effective acceleration of the development and sustenance of the Arts, Culture and Artistic disciplines amongst citizens of the North-West Province.
Mission
Mmabana dedicates itself to the development, fostering enhancement and promotion of total spectrum of Performing Arts, Visual Arts and Artistic Sport supporting skills, and excellence in the North-West Province.
Key Values
Integrity:
The entity’s high artistic standards of conducting operations with a determination not to lower those standards.
Transparency:
A condition in which the organization and financial activities are done in an open way without secrets so that people can trust that they are fair and honest.
Ensure Growth:
Encourage Learning and evolve personal development, professionally, as a team and as entity..