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08 October 2020

EXPERIENCING JOBURG IN THE TIME OF COVID-19

The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) is back again with the annual #JoziWalks
initiative. JDA encourages those who are passionate about the City of Joburg and want to learn
more about it, to safely join fellow residents on the streets of Jozi for a walk around the block.

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and in its efforts to keep residents safe, JDA has capped the
number of attendees per walk. A maximum of 20 participants will be allowed to attend each walk
and all walkers must wear a mask to participate.

Directors
P Kganare (Chairperson) A Ngcezula (CEO) S Moonsamy (CFO) M Ntanga EV Magerman V Magale S Moichela Dr.M Makwarela M Hleko N Moiloa S Masango T Motloung T Mvundle
R Shirinda (Company Secretary)
Registration Number: 2001/005101/07
This year, the walks will take place from 10 October to 1 November 2020 and tickets are available
for free on Quicket. In previous years there has been a high demand for the tickets and 2020 is no
different.

In only a few days that the tickets went live, four of the eight walks have been sold out.
#JoziWalks is a series of JDA sponsored walking tours that aim to get City of Joburg residents to
explore the city on foot, connect with their neighbours and encourage people to reflect on what
makes neighbourhoods work.

Due to the pandemic, some walks will be virtual – a win for those who would like to know more
about some parts of Johannesburg, in the comfort of their own home. “Walking creates
opportunities for new interaction. It is a shared experience and that is something that happens
when new people are exploring the city together,” said Douglas Cohen, Executive Manager for
Strategy and Planning at JDA.

The walks were launched in 2017 and over 1 200 people have participated in these free
community-led walks, unearthing fantastic stories about this dynamic city. The walks have proven
to be a success over the years and what makes this year’s walks even more brilliant is that the
organisers have listened to the public regarding inclusiveness.

Tickets are available for free on Quicket: https://www.quicket.co.za/organisers/16888-jozi-walks/

This year’s hosts are:

1. Hiking Soweto – Bootcampers via Soweto in Soweto

Saturday, 10 October 2020, 06:30
Sunday, 11 October 2020, 06:30

Bootcampers via Soweto have a passion for both fitness and living a healthy lifestyle. The walk
will be a fun and insightful experience of Soweto through wellness activities.

2. Jozi Walks Orange Farm - Art Studios @5018 in Orange Farm

Sunday, 25 October 2020, 10:00
Host Nkosana Ngobese, describes Orange Farm as a tremendous township and he will tell untold
stories about the diverse and beautiful township.

3. Cava iJozi – Cava iJozi in Newtown

Saturday, 10 October 2020, 11:00

The tour is called Cava iJozi tours which is township slang for 'Know your City' or 'Know
Johannesburg' and the host Lungi Mlotshwa says, “The tour is more than a CBD tour”.

4. Skate Joburg – City Skate Tours in Marshalltown

Saturday, 10 October 2020, 11:00
Saturday, 10 October 2020, 14:00

Skaters consider the area between City Hall and the Johannesburg City Library as the “traditional
home of skateboarding”. Walkers will be given a lesson and shown how to skate before this walk
takes place.
 5. Exploring the Johannesburg Pan African Fashion District - Fashion District Institute in
Johannesburg Inner City
Saturday, 17 October 2020, 10:30

This walk will be taking place in Johannesburg’s fashion kapitol. Walkers will get to experience
and learn about the rich history of the fashion industry in Johannesburg, dating back to the 1900s.

6. Alexandra Township Arts & Heritage Experience - Maboneng Township Arts Experience in
Alexandra
Saturday, 31 October 2020, 12:00 (This is a virtual tour)

This walk will be virtual and will give people an epic 360 view of the Alexandra Township through
the official Heritage Route brought to you by The Maboneng Township Arts Experience. This is a
special and unique way to see Alexandra Township within an artistic, political and local cultural
context.

7. Walkism – The Trinity Session in Orange Grove

Saturday, 17 October 2020, 10:00

The public will explore parts of Orange Grove and Norwood. This will be an interactive walk that
focuses on intangible experiences, experimentation, and group participation. It will be led by a
group of local artists and storytellers.

8. Makers Valley Tour - 94 Colours in Troyeville

Saturday, 10 October 2020, 10:00

Makers Valley is a place that is inspirational with different inclusive change making models used
to uplift this area. The Valley is made up of a variety of social and creative enterprises, and artists.
The aim is to shine a light on not only the artists but showcase the range of different initiatives in
the valley.

Follow #JoziWalks online on:

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/joziwalks/

Issued by: On behalf of:

Grounded Media Johannesburg Development Agency
Lesego Motshegwa Marketing & Communication: Susan Tshililo Monyai
lesego@groundedmedia.co.za smonyai@jda.org.za
011 544 1900