VIDEOS: MTN Walk the Talk with 702 sees another great turnout at Marks Park

EMMARENTIA – Walkers have fun for a good cause at MTN Walk the Talk with 702.

The streets were filled when 50 000 people and some furry friends refused to just sit at home on 22 July.

Various charities benefited when crowds walked the talk for good causes at the 17th annual MTN Walk the Talk with 702.

 

The suburbs around Marks Park Sports Club, Emmarentia, came to a standstill as roads were closed and walkers made the streets their own.

The 15km, 8km and 5km events were held two hours apart so every walker could raise awareness of their charity of choice, and it would not get too crowded.

But the crowds were massive, though the numbers were not what made the event successful according to Radio 702 station manager, Thabisile Mbete.

“It’s the quality of people that is the highlight for me each year,” she said.

“The community opens their doors and allows us to use their space to make a difference. There are so many people from different backgrounds here but we are all the same in our intentions [to raise awareness for chairities].”

She said the event always holds walks for everyone.

“We have the 15km for serious walkers, the 8km for families and the 5km for people as lazy as I am,” she joked.

Food stalls and live music including a special performance by South African Music Award-winning Shekhinah, gave walkers a reason to hang around afterwards with like-minded people.

As the day drew to a close, everyone could count themselves lucky to have so much fun while doing something for a good cause.

 

These women walk for women in mining. Photo: Nicholas Zaal

 

Members of the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation say no to racism. Photo: Nicholas Zaal

 

The Longo family, Sabrina, Kelly and Dylan support the Special Wings Foundation. Photo: Nicholas Zaal

 

Women from Cheshire Homes are at Walk the Talk. Photo: Nicholas Zaal

 

Walkers have fun with the enormous dolls. Photo: Nicholas Zaal

 

The walk has a fun and relaxed vibe. Photo: Nichoals Zaal

 

The Bailey family, Michael, Trevor and Felicity with their dogs Darcy and Bennett. Photo: Nicholas Zaal

 

Nia de Sousa. Zara de Sousa, Nina Simelane and Kabelo Matsane. Photo: Nicholas Zaal

 

The first people to start the 5km have a blast. Photo: Nicholas Zaal

 

Belinda Pheto and her son, Thoriso Langa. Photo: Nicholas Zaal

 

Riano King (3). Photo: Nicholas Zaal

 

The 5km walk kicks off. Photo: Nicholas Zaal

 

Walkers go along Barry Hertzog Avenue. Photo: Nicholas Zaal

 

Aria Sookdar (2) and Kylie Pillay (3). Photo: Nicholas Zaal

 

Lisha Mzobe, Jacky Mzobe, Nkazi Nare (6) and Lethu Nxumalo. Photo: Nicholas Zaal

 

Many dogs participate in the Walk the Talk. Photo: Nicholas Zaal

 

Vusi Langa, Belinda Pheto, Thoriso Langa and Nkamogeleng Thubakgale. Photo: Nicholas Zaal

 

Hazel Kayater, Kaecey Kayater, Meagan Solomon, Estelle Hiebener and Kayleah Kayater. Photo: Nicholas Zaal

 

Vinesh Sookdar and Kumeshem Pillay push Aria Sookdar (2) and Kylie Pillay (3). Photo: Nicholas Zaal

 

Jane Seeletsa with her dog, New York. Photo: Nicholas Zaal

 

Eric Clevar of the Irish Legion. Photo: Nicholas Zaal

 

Boipelo Bhuda, Ntando Bhuda(2), Tumi Mogashou and Olwethu Ndlovu (2). Photo: Nicholas Zaal

 

Lumka Jwara, Rirhandzu Rissenga and Phili Mbabambo. Photo: Nicholas Zaal

 

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