Our Story
Because nutrition isn't a luxury.
A movement to help people live longer, fuller, healthier lives — one meal at a time.
"Nutrition is a Need was started because the link between food and disease is too important to ignore. Good nutrition isn't complicated. You don't need a science degree or hours in the kitchen — you need someone in your corner."
Ponts'o Mokone
Founder & CEO
Mission
Fulfilling the world's need for expert nutrition through personalized consultancy, education, and healthy food support.
Vision
A healthier nation, one client at a time.
Values
Science. Personalization. Empathy. Real results that fit real lives.
Our Team
The people behind your results.
A multidisciplinary team committed to your health journey.
Founder & CEO
Pontso Mokone
BSc Nutrition · Diploma in Holistic Nutrition
Pontso Mokone is a dedicated Nutritionist who uniquely bridges clinical and holistic approaches to wellness. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and a Diploma in Holistic Nutrition.
She is the founder and director of Nutrition is a Need Consultancy — a company dedicated to making evidence-based and culturally relevant nutrition accessible to everyone. Through her consultancy, she specializes in using traditional African foods such as sorghum, moroho (African spinach), and beans to address stunting, maternal undernutrition, and lifestyle diseases.
Fluent in Sesotho and English, Pontso leads community workshops, prenatal nutrition programs, and personalized counseling that respect both heritage and holistic healing philosophies.
Her guiding belief, reflected in her company's name, is that proper nutrition is not a luxury — but a fundamental need for every individual and family.
Nutrition Advisor
Dr. Mothusi Nyofane
PhD, MSc Nutrition · Senior Lecturer & Head of Department, Department of Nutrition
Dr. Nyofane is a senior lecturer and head of department, where he teaches Community Nutrition, Nutrition Assessment, and Dietetics & Nutrition Profession. He holds a PhD (2024) and MSc (2020) in Nutrition from the University of Pretoria, and a BSc in Nutrition (2018).
He is an active member of the Nutrition Society of South Africa, the International AIDS Society, and the American Nutrition Society. While he greatly enjoys engaging with students, he is equally passionate about research and committed to delivering evidence-based teaching grounded in scientific inquiry.
As an early-career investigator, his research focuses on maternal and child nutrition — including the impact of maternal HIV infection and climate change on child nutritional outcomes. He is currently involved in research on overweight and obesity, food & nutrition environments, and the impact of drought-induced agricultural failure on food security and mental health, in collaboration with Tufts University.
Since entering academia in 2022, he has published several peer-reviewed articles and presented his work at more than ten international conferences across Africa, Asia, Europe, and Oceania. His work includes a School Meals Case Study in collaboration with L'Institut Agro Montpellier, France. He recently completed leadership training through the African Nutrition Leadership Programme at North-West University.
Guided by his belief that education is a pathway to future freedom, Dr. Nyofane is dedicated to supporting young children in accessing educational opportunities.
Moreli Makhupane
Finance & Accounting
Accounting, finance and auditing specialist with over 10 years of experience. Currently a Finance Officer, having previously served as Finance Manager, Accountant and Chief Accountant at Altum Solutions, Mews Transport and Thabure Media Group. Skilled in financial statements for audit, tax and tendering, management accounts, internal controls, advanced Excel, and local & international POS systems — and has helped many taxpayers comply with RSL regulations.
Matoka Mokone
Certified Fitness Coach
Certified personal trainer and holistic wellness coach with 3+ years of experience, based in Botha Bothe. Specializes in functional fitness, weight management, and strength training for busy professionals. Certified in Personal Training (NCSF), Pre/Postnatal Fitness, and Sports Nutrition. Her signature approach blends HIIT, mobility work, and practical nutrition — guided by her belief that "your fitness journey doesn't have to be perfect, it just has to be yours."