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.
TEGS exists to create a solutions-driven context for transforming the education system so it works for all — not just a few.
Only about half of Grade 1 learners reach matric. The gap between the system and real-life outcomes is too large to ignore.
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
TEGS founding viewpoint
The TEGS Vision
Make South Africa’s education a global benchmark. What will it take to achieve world-class standards?
The Journey: Workshop → Summit
Two interrelated phases — designed to move from lived realities and diagnosis to strategic and creative solutions.
09 May 2026 · TEGS Edcation Workshop
Sept/Oct 2026 · TEG Summit 2026
Phase 1: TEGS Edcation Workshop
09 May 2026
TEGS Workshop: SA's Biggest & Most Significant Edcation Brainstorm Session
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: TEG Summit 2026
September/October 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
TEGS Edcation Workshop will be followed by the TEGS 2026 Summit details.
TEGS' Four Core Priorities
TEGS’ core priorities in realising its long-term vision. These also function as themes that will guide the 'Edcation Workshop' discussions.
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.
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
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.