MEDIA STATEMENT

Edgar Legoale Foundation

Ngwathe Easter Experience 2026 – An Integrated Easter Development Programme

The Edgar Legoale Foundation is proud to officially announce the full rollout of the Ngwathe Easter Experience 2026, a comprehensive, multi-event Easter development programme taking place from 21 March to 05 April 2026 in Tumahole and Parys, Free State.

The Ngwathe Easter Experience is not merely a music festival. It is a structured, policy-aligned and community-driven platform that integrates education, youth development, sport, tourism, arts and culture, SMME empowerment and family-centred social cohesion.

As outlined in our Master Sponsorship & Partnership Proposal  , the 2026 programme has evolved into an integrated Easter activation designed to deliver measurable socio-economic impact within Ngwathe Local Municipality and the broader Fezile Dabi District.

A PROGRAMME WITH PURPOSE

Founded in 2023, the Ngwathe Easter Experience was established to respond to key challenges in our community, including:

• Limited structured Easter-period activities for youth
• High youth unemployment and disengagement
• Lack of platforms linking entertainment to development outcomes
• Limited exposure for local artists and township entrepreneurs
• Under-utilisation of public infrastructure

For 2026, the programme has been deliberately redesigned to align with national, provincial and municipal development frameworks while creating visible and practical impact over a focused two-week Easter period.

FULL PROGRAMME CALENDAR

The Ngwathe Easter Experience 2026 consists of the following interconnected events:

1. Hiking & Outdoor Tourism Experience

📅 21 March 2026

📍 Parys & Tumahole Tourism Routes

Promoting wellness, healthy living and domestic tourism activation.

2. Tumahole High Schools Games

📅 28 March 2026

📍 Tumahole Sports Ground

Providing structured sporting competition for learners and strengthening youth discipline and talent identification.

3. Career Exhibition & Subject Choice Expo (Grades 10–12)

📅 02 April 2026

📍 Fezile Dabi Stadium

Targeting 1 000+ learners with career guidance, tertiary exposure, bursary information and subject alignment support.

4. Small Businesses & SMME Expo

📅 03 April 2026

📍 Fezile Dabi Stadium

Creating market access and visibility for local entrepreneurs, informal traders and youth-owned businesses.

5. Ngwathe Easter Experience – Main Music Festival

📅 Saturday, 04 April 2026

📍 Fezile Dabi Stadium – Tumahole, Parys

⏰ Gates open 10AM till late

6. Tumahole Kiddies Corner & Family Day

📅 05 April 2026

Ensuring Easter remains inclusive and family-centred.

🔥 NGWATHE EASTER EXPERIENCE FESTIVAL 2026 – THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS! 🔥

The flagship music festival will feature a powerful line-up of national, regional and local artists, including:

Dj Maphorisa, Cassper Nyovest, Boohle, Brandon Dhludhlu, Selimo Thabane, Tman Xpress, Aymos, Ba2Cada, Lawkiid, DJ Young, Afrotraction, Citizen Sthee, Just Sam, Masedi, Mshepepe Wase Vaal, Fantas The DJ, Zulu Tariana, Katleho Seobi, Teboho Moloi, Happy K, Bino Boy, Scova, 18 Hours Gang, Randy Da Dj, Piano Kinz & Many More.

This multi-genre, family-friendly Easter celebration integrates music, township lifestyle, entrepreneurship and cultural pride.

🎟️ TICKETING INFORMATION

🎟️ Tickets available at:

https://computicket-boxoffice.com/e/ngwathe-easter-experience-HMYkxt

Available nationwide at Shoprite & Checkers stores.

🎟️ GENERAL ACCESS

• Early Bird (until 31 Jan) – R100

• Phase 1 (01–28 Feb) – R150

• Phase 2 (01–15 Mar) – R200

• Phase 3 (16 Mar–04 Apr) – R250

• At The Gate – R300

✔ Seating in stadium stands

❌ No camping chairs allowed

✔ Ideal for fans wanting elevated views

🟡 GOLDEN CIRCLE

• Early Bird – R200

• Phase 1 – R250

• Phase 2 – R300

• Phase 3 – R350

• At The Gate – R400

✔ Access to stadium field

✔ Bring your own camping chair

✔ Closer to the stage

💎 VIP

• Early Bird – R400

• Throughout (01 Feb–04 Apr) – R550

• At The Gate – R800

✔ All-access (VIP, Golden Circle & General)

✔ Photo opportunities

✔ VIP parking

💎 VVIP TABLE PACKAGES

PACKAGE 1 – R3 000

✔ Table for 4

✔ Lounge seating

✔ Food included

✔ Cash bar

✔ Dedicated waitress

✔ Secured parking

PACKAGE 2 – R6 000

✔ Table for 8

✔ Lounge seating

✔ Food included

✔ Cash bar

✔ Dedicated waitress

✔ Secured parking

✔ 2 Hubblys (must be requested before 01 April)

⚠️ No cooler boxes allowed in VVIP area

⏳ Table bookings close 27 March 2026

🧊 COOLER BOX & ALCOHOL POLICY

To ensure safety and compliance:

• Maximum size: 25 litres

• CANS ONLY

• No glass bottles (except where no canned option exists)

• No large containers, dustbins or storage boxes

Cooler Permit:

• R100 via Computicket

• R150 at the gate

No cooler boxes allowed in VVIP section.

STALLS AVAILABLE – SMME OPPORTUNITY

We call on SMMEs, food vendors, traders and exhibitors to be part of one of the biggest Easter events in the Free State.

💰 Stall Price: R1 000

📍 Prime location

👥 High foot traffic

📈 Strong brand exposure

This platform directly supports township economy activation and youth entrepreneurship.

ESTIMATED ECONOMIC & TOURISM IMPACT

Based on projections outlined in the programme framework  :

• Expected attendance: 5 000 – 8 000
• 40–50% visitors from outside Ngwathe
• Estimated local economic injection: R4 million – R10 million

This translates into direct benefit for accommodation establishments, transport operators, vendors, security providers, artists and service suppliers.

GOVERNANCE, SAFETY & COMPLIANCE

The Ngwathe Easter Experience 2026 will operate under:

• Municipal approvals
• SAPS coordination
• Professional security
• Emergency medical services
• Public liability insurance
• Structured financial management
• Monitoring, evaluation and post-event reporting

Transparency, accountability and compliance remain non-negotiable principles of the Edgar Legoale Foundation.

A CALL TO PARTNERS

The Ngwathe Easter Experience 2026 represents:

✔ A youth empowerment platform

✔ A tourism activation vehicle

✔ A township economy catalyst

✔ A creative industry development space

✔ A family-centred Easter programme

✔ A scalable Free State tourism anchor

We invite government departments, private sector partners, sponsors and stakeholders to join us in building a sustainable Easter legacy for Ngwathe.

ENQUIRIES & BOOKINGS

📧 nthabiseng@edgarlegoale.com

📧 info@ngwatheexperience.co.za

📞 Call / WhatsApp

Nthabiseng – +27 (82) 287-2290

🌐 www.ngwatheexperience.co.za

📲 Follow: @ngwatheexp

#NgwatheEasterExperience

#EdgarLegoaleFoundation

#FezileDabiStadium

#Tumahole

#Parys

#HauwengParys

#FreeState

#Easter2026

#NgwatheEasterExperience2026

Issued by:

Edgar Legoale Foundation

32 Buiten Street, Parys, Free State

“Building community. Empowering youth. Growing the township economy.”