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To: Premier and Executive Council, North West Provincial Government Cc: Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture (North West); Auditor‑General; Mmabana Arts, Culture & Sport Foundation Board; Media; Civil society; Community stakeholders : The President of the Republic of South Africa Honourable Members, Mmabana — the “mother of the arts” — was built to discover, groom and launch youth talent across the former Bophuthatswana homeland. For decades it delivered: producing world‑clas

John Okello was a remarkable figure in the history of Africa, known for his passionate advocacy for independence and his role in shaping the political landscape of his nation. Born on December 1, 1931, in the village of Makaranga in the former British protectorate of Uganda, Okello emerged as a leader during a tumultuous period marked by the struggle for independence from colonial rule. His life and work continue to resonate, serving as a reminder of the fight for freedom and