The National Department of Agriculture, in partnership with the North West Department of
Agriculture and Rural Development and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United
Nations (FAO), invite members of the media to attend and cover the 2026 World Food Day
Commemoration to be held in Tosca Village, Kagisano-Molopo Local Municipality, on 16 October
2026.
The Minister of Agriculture, Willie Aucamp and the North West Member of Executive Council
(MEC) for Agriculture and Rural Development, Madoda Sambatha, will lead proceedings at the
World Food Day Commemoration.
This year’s commemoration is held under the theme: “Innovate Today. Nourish Tomorrow.” The
event will bring together government leaders, farmers, community members, development
partners and other stakeholders to reflect on the importance of food security and the role that
innovation can play in improving agricultural production and strengthening food systems.
North West was selected to host this important national event owing to the food security
challenges experienced in parts of the province, as highlighted in Food and Nutrition Security
Survey Report. The commemoration is expected to showcase practical interventions aimed at
increasing food production, supporting vulnerable households and encouraging communities to
take part in sustainable agricultural activities with the support of the government and its partners.
Several food security projects will be launched during the event as part of the ongoing efforts to
improve access to food, strengthen livelihoods and contribute towards the eradication of hunger.
Members of the media are encouraged to attend and cover proceedings as follows:
Date: 16 October 2026
Time: 09:00
Venue: Tosca Sports Ground, Tosca Village, Kagisano-Molopo Local Municipality, North West
To RSVP, please contact Mr Samuel Kgatla on 066 084 6653/SamuelK@nda.gov.za/Thebe
Itumeleng on 063 203 3718 /Titumeleng@nwpg.gov.za
For media enquiries, please contact:
Mr Moses Rannditsheni
Director: Media and External Communication, National Department of Agriculture
Cell: 063 623 3012
Email: Moses.Rannditsheni@nda.gov.za
Or
Ms Emelda Setlhako
Spokesperson: North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
Cell: 060 745 4020
Email: ESetlhako@nwpg.gov.za
Issued by: The National Department of Agriculture and North West Department of
Agriculture and Rural Development