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On 2 July 2005, aLive 8 concert was held atMary Fitzgerald Square,Newtown,Johannesburg,South Africa.
The event is also referred to as"Live 8 Johannesburg","Live 8 Jo'burg", and"Live 8 South Africa".
A speech was given by former South African presidentNelson Mandela,[1][2] who was received with a 5-minute standing ovation by the audience.
The show was produced by Brad Holmes of theBassline Club, Gareth Simpson ofOxfam and Melanie Anstey. Artist booking was conducted by Antos Stella and broadcast producer was Pam Deveraux (Deveraux Harris).
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