The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) is back again with the annual #JoziWalks initiative 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, the JDA has capped the number of attendees per walk. A maximum of 20 participants will be allowed to at each walk and all walkers must wear a mask to participate.
This year, the walks will take place from Saturday, 10 October 2020, to 1 November 2020 and tickets are available for free on Quicket. Tickets are available for free on Quicket: https://www.quicket.co.za/organisers/16888-jozi-walks/
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 Covid-19 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, the Executive Manager for Strategy and Planning at the 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. 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
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 will share untold stories about the diverse and beautiful township.
3. Cava iJozi – Cava iJozi in Newtown
Saturday, 10 October 2020, 11:00
Cava iJozi is township slang for 'Know your City'.
4. Skate Joburg – City Skate Tours in Marshalltown
Saturday, 10 October 2020, 11:00
Saturday, 10 October 2020, 14:00
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
Walkers will 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 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
This interactive walk focuses on 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 tour shines a light on the artists and showcase a range of initiatives in the valley.
Follow #JoziWalks online on:
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/joziwalks/
