Joburg will have a gig

46664 concert for Joburg

JOHANNESBURG – The City of Johannesburg will stage a 46664 HIV/Aids awareness concert for the first time on World Aids Day, former President Nelson Mandela announced on Monday.

Speaking at the Nelson Mandela Foundation in Houghton, Mandela said the concert, which will take place on December 1 at Ellis Park stadium, will be supported by various international and local artists.

“Johannesburg has long asked for a concert to be held here, we look forward to be joined by the artists,” Mandela said.

The concert would be supported by the City of Johannesburg, the SABC and Highveld Stereo.

“Together with a strong support 46664 will continue to use celebrities to speak to the youth about the Aids pandemic,” Mandela said.

Precise details of the concert are to follow shortly.