Mofolo Park Gets a Fresh Start as Community Clean-Up Kicks Off Revamp

From left Danelle Coulson, Nompumelelo Mahlangu, Tandi Potgieter, Senzo the Artist, Khosi Zikalala. Photo Credit: Supplied

The community clean-up is the first step in a longer-term plan to restore and revitalise the historic public space.

Soweto, South Africa (14 August 2026) – Soweto’s Mofolo Park is getting some much-needed attention, with members of the community and local partners coming together to give the iconic public space a fresh start.

A 67-minute community clean-up held on 31 July marked the first step in a broader plan to restore and revitalise the park and its famous Dome, which has long been a gathering place for performances, cultural events and community celebrations.

The initiative brought together Soweto Tourism and more organisations to help restore pride in the space.

Partners are now looking at practical, phased improvements that could breathe new life into both the Dome and the wider Mofolo Park precinct.

Soweto Tourism chairman Thato Mothopeng said the initiative was about moving from conversations to action.

“Mofolo Park is part of Soweto’s story. It belongs to the people, and looking after it requires all of us to play a role.”

The project has also brought together partners with different skills and resources. Some supported the community activation, while others supplied paint and other products. Renowned artist Senzo has also brought his creative expertise to discussions around giving the Dome a visual uplift.

And this is just the beginning.

The next phase will involve identifying areas that need attention and exploring further opportunities to improve the park, while encouraging businesses, community organisations, creatives and other stakeholders to get involved.

For Soweto Tourism, restoring Mofolo Park is about more than fresh paint and cleaner surroundings. It is about preserving a piece of Soweto’s heritage, rebuilding community pride and creating a public space that can once again be enjoyed and activated by future generations.

Mofolo Park gets a new lease on life, beyond a yearly initiative.