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Thousands participate in the Discovery 702 Walk the Talk

JOBURG - There were 50 000 Joburgers walking and talking their way through the streets on 27 July in the Discovery 702 Walk the Talk.

July 27, 2014

Daniella Potter Less than a minute

Participants were dressed warmly and danced along to the music to keep warm before setting off on the 8km route.

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Participants were dressed warmly and danced along to the music to keep warm before setting off on the 8km route.

The chilly morning did not dampen the spirits of the 25 000 participants in the 8km walk.

Participants walk and talk through the finish flags of the 8km route.

Marks Park Sports Club was abuzz with walkers filling up on refreshments and enjoying one another’s company after the races.

There were 25 000 participants taking part in the 8km walk.

A puppet dances as the crowds embark on the 8km route.

Miss Earth SA Ashanti Mbunga shows support for the plight of the rhinos and anti-poaching along the 8km route.

Manyaka Makhudu, Louisa Sirengqe, Rampatse Makhudu and Queenty Monyemangene are ready to begin their 8km walk and talk.

Lola, Sam Hunter, Bojangles, Mandy Poole, Pippy, Jude and Sinead Holmes expressed gratitude to Talk Radio 702 for organising the event and to the residents who live along the route for sacrificing access to their homes on the day.

Khomotso Matlala and Cwayita Kaule dress festively to take on the route.

Fedue Rampaku, Bonolo Kgomo, Lesego Maaroganye and Dudu Mateeswa are enthusiastic to take on the 8km Discovery 702 Walk the Talk route for the first time.

Falala Magagane, Thato Magane and Mosidi Melamu proudly display their medals after the walk.

Bryan, Kelsey and Natalie Pritchards and Khanyo and Kwanda Pistoli share a smile after the fun walk.

Adilete Muvoa, KgotsoDeeda, Lebohang Makore and Bongane Mdluli support the plight of the rhinos at a point along the 8km route.

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July 27, 2014

Daniella Potter Less than a minute

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