On 25 June 2026, NASCEE, in partnership with the Western Cape Education Department (WCED), Kagiso Trust, and EduInvest powered by Wesgro, hosted the Cape Town Regional Networking Event. Bringing together 104 education stakeholders for 4.5 hours of engagement, the event explored how stronger partnerships between government, NGOs, schools, and funders can better align resources, improve coordination, and address provincial education priorities. Discussions highlighted the importance of trust, transparency, shared accountability, and collaborative platforms such as NED Connect in building a more connected and impactful education ecosystem.