The National Department of Health (NDoH), United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and other key partners, is proud to be part of National Nutrition Week 2025 (9-15 October), commemorated under the theme: “Food for Health, Health for All”.
South Africa continues to face the triple burden of malnutrition – undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, and obesity. National Nutrition Week is a critical platform to raise awareness, strengthen food systems, and empower communities to make healthier choices. All the key role players are committed to advancing these objectives through active engagement and professional guidance.
Key Engagements
Main Event including Exhibition and Health Screening
- Date: Thursday, 09 October 2025
- Time: 12:00 – 14:00
- Venue: Great Hall, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
- Registration: Click here
The main event will be attended by the Deputy Minister of Health and senior members of the NDoH, country representatives of UNICEF, WHO, Grow Great, Heart & Stroke Foundation, and Cancer association, amongst others. Exhibitions will take place both before and after the main event, will include interactive displays, free health screenings, and information sessions to empower students and the public with practical nutrition knowledge.
Professional Webinar
On Wednesday, 15 October 2025, a CPD-accredited webinar will take place under the theme “Food for All: Advocating for Social and Economic Justice in Food Systems”. The session will run from 13:00 – 15:00 and feature two expert speakers.
We encourage professionals, academics, civil society, and the community to attend this online engagement and contribute to reshaping South Africa’s food systems for a healthier tomorrow. Click here to register for the Webinar.
Media Outreach
To broaden public awareness, HPCSA and its partners will also engage communities through community radio interviews spread in different regions across the country. Listeners are encouraged to tune in and take part in discussions about healthy eating, food safety, and sustainable diets. The interviews are scheduled as follows:
- 10 October at 16:15 on Sekhukhune FM (Limpopo), 10-minute interview with Idah Mathabathe
- 11 October at 08:20 on Lukhanji FM (Eastern Cape), 30-minute interview with Cari Erasmus
- 12 October at 10:15 on Takalani FM (Eastern Cape) 20-minute interview with Nomandlakayise Pupuma
- 13 October on Afternoon Drive on Pretoria FM (Gauteng) 15-minute interview with Elske Rich
- 13 October at 16:10 on Makhado FM (Limpopo) 20 minute interview with Tendani Takalani
- 14 October at 17:10 on Mmabatho FM (North-West) 20-minute interview with Goitsemodimo Senna
- 15 October on Afternoon Drive on Gold FM (Free State) 20-minute interview with Dudu Maziya
- 16 October at 11:30 on Rainbow FM(Gauteng) 10-minute interview with Lenore Spies
These conversations aim to reach households across diverse language groups, ensuring that nutrition awareness resonates with all South Africans.
Call to Action
The Department of Health and its stakeholders invites all South Africans—students, professionals, caregivers, and community members—to be part of these initiatives. Whether by attending the event at Wits University, joining the national webinar, or tuning in to the radio conversations, everyone has a role to play in ensuring “Food for Health, Health for All.”
Last Updated on 6 October 2025 by HPCSA Corporate Affairs