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On 2 July 2005, a Live 8 concert was held at Mary 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 president Nelson Mandela, who was received with a 5-minute standing ovation by the audience.
