Thrive by WHX 2025: A New Health and Wellness Event Comes to Cape Town

Whether a weekend outdoor warrior, new to fitness, or a seasoned pro, Thrive by WHX is a massive fitness and wellness expo event coming to Cape Town for three dynamic days from 2 to 4 September 2025. Attendees can also join live fitness classes, obstacle courses, team events, and even performance workshops.

On the cards are expert-led workshops on policy, digital health, nutrition, longevity and sports, energising activities, exclusive meet-and-greets with athletes, sports influencers and local legends, as well as access to the latest innovations in fitness, wellness and tech. Here’s what you need to know.

What is Thrive by WHX about?

The first-ever edition of Thrive by WHX is all about fitness, fun and community while bringing the full spectrum of the fitness and wellness ecosystem together. The space will host sports fans, industry leaders, sports influencers, over 200+ brands and business owners with a space to meet, share and grow.

“In Cape Town, the passion for sport, wellness and longevity is very apparent,” says Tom Coleman, Portfolio Director for Informa Markets. This, along with the warm reception from the local government, made Cape Town an easy choice for the launch of our first sports, wellness and longevity event in Africa.”

The Western Cape already leads in health and wellness tourism, with 45.2% of visitors actively taking part in wellness activities during their visit. Cape Town has been recognised as the fittest city in South Africa for three consecutive years, with its residents logging the highest levels of gym visits and steps, according to Discovery Vitality data, and outdoor activities consistently rank among the top five things to do in Cape Town.

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South Africa’s biggest athletes will be in attendance

Attendees can expect to see some huge global athletes and a range of sports influencers, including Bryan Habana and Juandré Kruger (former SA Rugby Springboks), Mandla Ntlanganiso (CEO, SA Boxing Association), Dricus du Plessis (SA Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) champion), and Kevin Lerena (SA professional boxer) at Thrive by WHX this year.

High-impact workouts, recovery zones and immersive wellness experiences will make up some of the activities in the action-packed three days.

Expert wellness advice from the country’s industry leaders

Thrive by WHX will unite a vibrant community of passionate individuals, thought leaders, and innovators shaping the future of sports, wellbeing and longevity. Some of the wellness experts headlining the event include Dr Kamlen Pillay, who is the founder and CEO of InUversal Group’s InUWell and ScinMed, Mlondi Mashinini (Managing Director, HYROX), Gisèle Wertheim Aymés (Founder of Longevity), Dr Phathokuhle Zondi (sports medicine physician) and Rene Naylor, the former Springbok Physiotherapist.