Celeste Martin30 June 2024 | 5:47

702 Walk the Talk: Increasing tourism in Gauteng's historical locations

The walk will kick off at the idyllic Freedom Park Heritage Site and then move past some of the country's unique heritage sites while finishing at the Southern Lawns of the Union Buildings.

702 Walk the Talk: Increasing tourism in Gauteng's historical locations

Gugs Mhlungu spoke to Barba Gaoganediwe, Chief Marketing Officer of the Gauteng Tourism Authority.

Listen to their conversation in the audio clip below.

One of the biggest parts of events like the 702 Walk the Talk is its impact on local tourism.

In celebration of 30 years of democracy, this year's walk (comprising 6.7km and 8km) takes place in the City of Tshwane on 28 July 2024.

Over the past few years, significant effort has been made to promote the tourist attractions in Gauteng.

"What we are trying to do as Gauteng Tourism is to use events like this to rekindle the capital city."
- Barba Gaoganediwe, Chief Marketing Officer - Gauteng Tourism Authority

The walk will kick off at the idyllic Freedom Park Heritage Site and then move past some of the country's unique heritage sites while finishing at the Southern Lawns of the Union Buildings.

"Culture, language and heritage is an integral feature of what we are selling."
- Barba Gaoganediwe, Chief Marketing Officer - Gauteng Tourism Authority
"We're looking forward to everyone coming and joining in as we walk to reclaim the capital city." 
- Barba Gaoganediwe, Chief Marketing Officer - Gauteng Tourism Authority