A Thinkerneur Sustainable Impact initiative (2026)

A bold, national, progressive, and future-thinking platform focused on transforming education, skills development, and graduate readiness.

Built to move from discussion to solutions.

Why we must
rethink education

Why we must
rethink education

Why we must
rethink education

TEGS exists to create a solutions-driven context for transforming the education system so it works for all — not just a few.

50%

Only about half of Grade 1 learners reach matric. The gap between the system and real-life outcomes is too large to ignore.

What TEGS is building

What TEGS is building

What TEGS is building

A platform for real experiences and honest diagnosis

A structured pathway from challenges → insights → solutions

A national effort that brings diverse stakeholders into one shared mission

Solutions-first

Built for the majority

The education system is an outdated technology, and in its current form, it isn’t updated nor relevant for 2026, beyond, and the majority.

The education system is an outdated technology, and in its current form, it isn’t updated nor relevant for 2026, beyond, and the majority.

TEGS founding viewpoint

The TEGS Vision

Position South Africa’s education as a global benchmark. What would it take to achieve world-class standards?

The Journey: Workshop → Summit

Two interrelated phases — designed to move from lived realities and diagnosis to strategic solutions.

April 2026 · Edcation Workshop

September 2026 · Summit

April 2026 · Edcation Workshop

April 2026

The Edcation Workshop

A discussion-driven, problem-focused platform to surface real experiences, identify root causes, and consolidate key issues.

  • Diagnosis and understanding

  • Safe space to express true issues

  • Learn from those on the ground

  • Prepare the foundation for the Summit

Phase 2

September 2026

The Edcation + Graduates Summit

A platform for real experiences and honest diagnosis

  • A structured pathway from challenges → insights → solutions

  • A national effort that brings diverse stakeholders into one shared mission

Solutions-first

Built for the majority

Workshop details will be published in January 2026.

Four themes to guide discussion

These themes frame the workshop and inform the solutions presented at the Summit.

Global benchmark vision

What would it take to achieve world-class standards?

Accessible & effective for the majority

Education that works for everyone — not only a few.

Relevant to everyday life

Learning connected to real-world skills and lived realities.

Quality teaching through innovation

Collaborative, progressive ideas to lift teaching and learning across the system.

Who should be involved

Who should be involved

Who should be involved

TEGS convenes voices across education and work readiness — from learners and teachers to government and partners.

Education & academia

Experts, academics, researchers, school leaders

Communities

Parents, pupils/learners, recent graduates

Policy

Government officials and policy influencers

Partners

NGOs, corporates, media professionals, civic leaders

Get Involved

TEGS invites participation, partnership and sponsorship opportunities.

Updates & Media

All official TEGS communications, announcements, and key dates will live here.

More updates will be published here as the Edcation Workshop and Summit approach.

The Edcation Group Summit is a Thinkerneur Sustainable Impact initiative.

The Edcation Group Summit is a Thinkerneur Sustainable Impact initiative.