91-year-old completes 91 km symbolic walk
HYDE PARK – Solly Krok’s 91st birthday symbolic walk was a success thanks to good weather and high spirits on people in attendance.
Hyde Park resident Solly Krok finally completed his symbolic walk on his 91st birthday on 4 June. The resident embarked on this venture through a partnership with impact organisations Afrika Tikkun and Siyakhana Food Initiative.
Krok started the symbolic walk around his suburb in May and he walked 1 km a day till he completed 91 km in total on his birthday. The whole aim of Krok’s walk has been to raise funds to the value of R108 million in order to address hunger and food insecurity.
Krok also engaged his guests in discussions that were themed around education, business, and mentoring. Emcee for the day, Howard Sackstein facilitated the business discussion between Krok and Ark Consult CEO Ivor Blumenthal.
The discussion focused on the supply chain and innovation in SA and seeking real solutions for the country.
Blumenthal said that micro industries which are suppliers are not getting support (in the form of funds) from big businesses.
He suggested, “The only real solution for this country is if we can become modern-day pirates. If we can hijack the supply chain back from the traditional suppliers around the world and bring it back to SA and start small and get businesses to buy from local manufacturers.”
Krok added his suggestion that “South Africa has to industrialise where the people live. Have factories in the townships. Also, in leadership; avoid nepotism and corruption. Be inclusive of participants from all races.”
The veteran business titan also received goodies from Mems Ramaila and Professor Michael Rudolph from Siyakhana Food Initiative.
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