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Ex-President of South Africa Nelson Mandela is planning a second concert to raise awareness and money to fight against AIDS.
The concert follows a similar event which was broadcast internationally from Cape Town in 2003. Rock group Queen have signed up to perform at the concert with new vocalist Paul Rodgers and other big names are expected to follow suit.
The fight against AIDS is a cause close to 86-year-old Mandela's heart and he has been one of the causes main advocates since stepping down from his presidential position in 1997. South Africa is home to around five million HIV-positive people.
The concert, entitled "46664 South Africa" after Mandela's prison number, will take place on March 19 at the Fancourt golf resort near the town of George.
The concert follows a similar event which was broadcast internationally from Cape Town in 2003. Rock group Queen have signed up to perform at the concert with new vocalist Paul Rodgers and other big names are expected to follow suit.
The fight against AIDS is a cause close to 86-year-old Mandela's heart and he has been one of the causes main advocates since stepping down from his presidential position in 1997. South Africa is home to around five million HIV-positive people.
The concert, entitled "46664 South Africa" after Mandela's prison number, will take place on March 19 at the Fancourt golf resort near the town of George.
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