As part of October Food Security Month activities, the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Senzeni Zokwana and the Western Cape Minister of Economic Opportunities, Alan Winde will observe World Food Day on 16 October 2018.
 
World Food Day is commemorated annually on 16 October to create public awareness of the world food shortage and to strengthen solidarity in the struggle against hunger, malnutrition and poverty.
 
The theme for this year is “Our actions are our future. # A Zero Hunger World by 2030 is possible”. Follow conversations on @DAFFZA #WFD2018, #ZeroHunger and #ZeroHungerby2030
 
Members of the media are invited to attend the event as follows:
Date: Tuesday, 16 October 2018
Time: 08:00 for 08:30
Venue: NG Church Hall, Brandwacht, Western Cape
 
Project visits
08:30 – 11:00           
10:30 – 11:00
Hunger alliance march
Visit exhibition stalls
Food mountain unveiling
 
Main event
11:00-14:00
Brandwacht Sports ground
 
To RSVP, please contact Rony Moremi on RincertM@daff.gov.za/ 073 347 0391 by 12 October 2018
 
For media enquiries contact:
Khaye Nkwanyana
Ministry spokesperson
Cell: 083 952 9723
MLO.Minister@daff.gov.za
 
Issued by Government Communication and Information System
12 October 2018