Sponsors, Partners & Stakeholders

The successful implementation of the Ngwathe Experience 2026 is made possible through the collective contribution of government institutions, private sector partners, media organisations, community stakeholders and service providers.

The programme is founded on a collaborative approach that recognises the importance of partnerships in advancing sustainable community development. Through these partnerships, the programme is able to deliver activities across tourism, sport, entrepreneurship, arts and culture, youth development and community engagement.

The Edgar Legoale Foundation extends its sincere appreciation to all partners and stakeholders whose support contributed to the successful implementation of the programme.

Ngwathe Local Municipality

Ngwathe Local Municipality served as the Principal Strategic Partner of the Ngwathe Easter Experience 2026 and played a pivotal role in supporting the implementation and growth of the programme.

The municipality's partnership with the Edgar Legoale Foundation reflects a shared commitment to community development, youth empowerment, tourism promotion, local economic development and social cohesion.

Through its support, the municipality contributed to the successful delivery of multiple programme components and helped strengthen the Ngwathe Easter Experience as a platform for developmental impact within the region.

Beyond programme implementation, the partnership demonstrated the municipality's commitment to investing in initiatives that create opportunities for residents, support local businesses, promote tourism and provide meaningful platforms for young people to participate in positive community activities.

The continued support and participation of Ngwathe Local Municipality has been instrumental in the growth of the Ngwathe Easter Experience and has contributed significantly to positioning the programme as one of the municipality's notable community development initiatives.

Government Partners

Department of Economic, Small Business Development, Tourism
and Environmental Affairs (DESTEA) DESTEA provided strategic support to the Ngwathe Easter Experience through its commitment to tourism development, entrepreneurship support and local economic development initiatives. The department's participation strengthened the programme's alignment with provincial development priorities while contributing to the promotion of tourism and small business development within Ngwathe.

Fezile Dabi District Municipality
The municipality contributed to the programme's development objectives through participation in entrepreneurship and community development initiatives, further strengthening intergovernmental collaboration and support for local economic
development.

Department of Education – Fezile Dabi District
The Department of Education partnered with the Foundation in the implementation of the Tumahole High School Soccer Games, ensuring participation from local schools and supporting the promotion of structured school sport as a vehicle for youth development.

Department of Sport, Arts and Culture
The department contributed to the advancement of sport, arts and cultural participation through support for activities that promoted community engagement, talent development and social cohesion.

Corporate Partners

The involvement of private sector partners contributed to the successful delivery of programme activities while demonstrating the value of collaboration between business and community development initiatives.

Cell C
Cell C supported the programme as a telecommunications partner and contributed towards strengthening engagement with entrepreneurs, young people and community members through various programme activities.
Additional service providers and suppliers contributed to programme delivery through the provision of infrastructure, logistics, branding, technical services, event equipment and
operational support.

Media Partners

Media partnerships played an important role in creating awareness, promoting participation and increasing the visibility of programme activities.
Key media partners included:
• Central News
• Metsimaholo FM
The involvement of media partners assisted in extending the programme's reach beyond event venues and strengthened public visibility of the Ngwathe Easter Experience brand.

Partnership Impact

The collaborative efforts of government, business, media and community stakeholders enabled the successful implementation of an integrated programme that delivered developmental, social and economic benefits across multiple sectors.
These partnerships strengthened programme delivery, expanded beneficiary reach, improved resource mobilisation and contributed towards the continued growth and sustainability of the Ngwathe Easter Experience as a development-focused initiative.

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