Celebrating

of social capital
building for education
improvement

About the NECT

The National Education Collaboration Trust (NECT) was founded in 2013 as a means to mobilise national resources to support the government in achieving sustainable and substantial improvement in education, as directed by the National Development Plan (NDP).

NECT Gallery

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Patrons

President

Cyril Ramaphosa

Ms Phumzile

Mlambo-Ngcuka

Mr Bobby Godsell

Mr James Motlatsi

Trutees

Ms Angie Motshega:
Minister of Basic Education

Dr Godwin Khosa: Chief
Executive Officer, NECT

Mr Nkosana Dolopi: Deputy Secretary-General of the South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU)

Mr Mathanzima Mweli:
Director-General of the Department of Basic Education

Ms Tebele Makhetha:
Director for Policy and Legislation at the Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA)

Mr Brian Figaji: Chairman of I&J (Pty) Ltd

Ms Futhi Mtoba: Executive Member at Nelson Mandela

Mr Sizwe Nxasana: Founder of Future Nation Schools

Mr Basil Manuel: President of the National Professional Teachers’ Association of South Africa (NAPTOSA)

NECT DOCUMENTARY

Discover the inspiring journey that began with a dream and a handful of visionaries in 2012. ‘The NECT: A Story of Collaborations to Improve Education in South Africa’ pulls back the curtain on a decade of daring initiatives and transformative partnerships. When the National Development Plan issued a call to action, a fearless group of patriots answered—uniting Business, Civil Society, Unions, and Government under one ambitious umbrella.

Ten years and countless milestones later, this Documentary illuminates the extraordinary impact of the National Education Collaboration Trust (NECT). More than just a tale of educational reform, it’s a masterclass in the power of collaboration. Learn how the NECT harnessed social capital like a lightning rod for change, sparking a movement that’s been nothing short of revolutionary. Immerse yourself in the hard-won successes and invaluable lessons of a decade-long quest to reshape the educational landscape of South Africa.
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