As we head into the new year, we look forward to expanding the programme across Gauteng. 📈 Goal: Reach 500 households 🌍 Focus: Local food production & community participation Together, we grow. 🌱 #ZEROHungerGP

🙏 This milestone was made possible through strong partnerships. Thank you to: @PotatoesSA @PrideMilling @Kellanova @ShumbasetEggAggregationPackhouse @TauFresh @EdenFarm @PMFresh @IsigaloMilling #ZEROHungerGP

Through smart garden boxes and food packs, 100 households are now participating in local food production — putting power back into the hands of communities. 🌱 The power to feed your family starts with one seed.

🌱 On 15 December, we proudly launched the Gauteng Zero Hunger Programme in the City of Johannesburg — a community-driven initiative focused on restoring dignity and strengthening household food security.@VuyiswaRamokgop #ZEROHungerGP

🌱 #GDARDNews | Issue 57 Investing in the future of agriculture through skills development, youth empowerment, farmer support and sustainable production systems. From Sedibeng’s grain strength to hands-on training ,this issue reflects growth in action.@VuyiswaRamokgop

@GautengProvince @OfficialGDARD officials showing the beneficiaries how to ensemble their Smart Growing Boxes #GrowingGautengTogether

The initiative tackles household food insecurity while empowering communities with food parcels and Smart Growing Boxes to grow their own food. Together, we can end hunger in our lifetime. #FoodSecurity #GrowingGautengTogether

From food relief to food production. MEC @VuyiswaRamokgop, alongside @GPEnvironment MEC @TheeEwanBotha today launched the #ZeroHungerCampaign in Soweto.

🌱 Zero Hunger starts with one seed. With 1 in 4 households food insecure, we’re taking action this festive season. 📍 Braamfischer Multipurpose Hall 📅 15 Dec 2025 | ⏰ 10h00 @VuyiswaRamokgop #ZeroHunger #FoodSecurity #GrowingGautengTogether #SDGs

GDARD News Issue 56 is out! 🚀 Highlights include the MEC’s @VuyiswaRamokgop Oversight Visit in Joburg, World AIDS Day Commemoration, and rollout of new hemp varieties for the 2025/26 season. We’re committed to Growing Gauteng Together! 🌱💚 #GDARDNews #GDARDAtWork #HempSeason20

Day 2 concluded at Sungula Farm in Putfontein, a thriving vegetable enterprise equipped with processing machinery, cold rooms and a refrigerated truck, supporting jobs and food production. 🌾🚜 #OversightWeek #GGT2030

The MEC then visited Maneli Pets in Sebenza — a growing pet-food processing company supported with feed-manufacturing equipment, boosting local agro-processing and economic activity. 🐾 #OversightWeek #GGAgriculture

MEC @VuyiswaRamokgop began Day 2 of Oversight Week at Ithembelihle LSEN School in Primrose, where learners are producing vegetables and chickens as part of an agricultural empowerment initiative. 🌱 #OversightWeek #GDARD

@GautengProvince These engagements help monitor progress, strengthen partnerships, and support farmers driving growth & jobs in the agricultural sector. #OversiteWeekVisit #GrowingGautengTogether #GDARDAtWork

Precious & Pearl Brands – Women-led Ghemere producers supported with an automatic filler & capper machine.

Tia Farming (Chartwell) – Tilapia producers supported with 600 bags of fish feed & a 36kWh solar plant.

Visits included: • Kenokhatha Farm – 3.5ha vegetable farm supported with processing equipment, AgriBEE funding, a new packhouse & trucks.

GDARD MEC @VuyiswaRamokgop today conducted oversight visits to GDARD Funded projects - reinforcing the commitment to sustainable farming, accountability, and food security in Gauteng.

@VuyiswaRamokgop All dignitaries conducted a walkabout and door-to-door visits, engaging directly with residents and reinforcing the day’s message of awareness, support, and community health. #GrowingGautengTogether

@VuyiswaRamokgop MEC @VuyiswaRamokgop delivers a message of support during the World AIDS Day Commemoration, reaffirming the Province’s commitment to strengthening prevention, treatment, and community upliftment. #GrowingGautengTogether