The best stars present at the Global Citizen Festival in SA

PAYING IT has acquired a new meaning, with the news that the Global Citizen Festival arrives in Johannesburg on December 2nd.

The inaugural South African edition of the festival – has an amazing composition including Beyoncé, alongside Jay-Z, Pharrell Williams, Chris Martin, Ed Sheeran, Eddie Vedder and Usher as well as African heavyweights Tiwa Savage, Banj, Femi Kuti, Wizkid, Cbadper Nyovest and Sho Madjozi.

Citizens around the world have access to the concert by acting on health and nutrition, education, gender equality, water and sanitation and the criminalization of poverty.

They are now registering on www.globalcitizen.org.za in a campaign that aims to end extreme poverty by 2030 and to take a stand for women and girls.

The "Mandela 100" campaign seeks to mobilize $ 1 billion (R13.4 billion) in new commitments for the most marginalized, with $ 500 million for the lives of 20 million women and girls in the world. "

And the more we do, the bigger the points scored and the chances of winning tickets for the festival, Mandela 100 at the FNB stadium, the first of its kind in the country.

The Founder of Global Citizen Hugh Evans said that he was inspired by the centennial initiatives Mandela.

He was joined for the launch by a panel consisting of Patrice Motsepe, Dr. Precious Moloi-Motsepe, Minister Jeff Radebe, model Naomi Campbell, artist Tsonga Sho Madjozi, Nigerian superstar Tiwa Savage and Kweku Mandela

"Mandela said poverty was not natural and could be overcome and eradicated by the actions of human beings ns; That's why World Citizens focus on stocks because we believe that stocks should be the motto of everything we do, "explains Evans.

Explaining how the ticket system works, he says that they are not sold. "All of your actions will earn you points for everything you did in the six months leading up to the festival."

By registering today, participants will have the opportunity to learn more about the ticket. process and how they can earn points to win a ticket. "The first thing is to recruit all your friends and family, for each person you will earn one point and then, from August 21st, the journey of action will begin."

Each participant will have to make two types actions: basic and systematic actions, or actions that involve people in community work, and force the authorities to keep their promises.

There will also be draws for organizations that are already doing community work and outreach.

"We are working in partnership with the United Nations to ensure that the goals of sustainable development are met: 17 goals and 169 indicators agreed by world leaders to eradicate poverty and combat injustice and injustice. These goals represent the roadmap for the future, "said Evans,

.The line-up of hospitality features is also impressive with philanthropists and women's alike. Oprah Winfrey, Sir Bob Geldof, Gayle King, Tyler Perry, Forest Whitaker, Bonang Matheba and Naomi Campbell, South Africa. "South Africa occupies a very special place in my heart", said Campbell

"Madiba was a man whose values ​​and wisdom left a lasting imprint on the world. I am invested in the Global Citizen movement to end extreme poverty. It is a goal that I believe must be achievable and imperative to reach it. "

The festival will be the culmination of a six-month campaign engaging citizens around the world on seven global goals: poverty, hunger, health," Mandela said that the fight against poverty n & # 39 is not a gesture of charity, it is an act of justice, that is why Global Citizen focuses on systemic change and not just on traditional philanthropy.
"Sometimes it's up to a generation to be great, you can be that generation," Evans said.