The wait is finally over. The Global Citizen Festival is this weekend!
World leaders, thinkers and celebrities have descended on Joburg and the excitement is at fever pitch. We have put together a checklist to make sure you are all sorted for this coming Sunday, 2 December.
Beyoncé and JAY-Z will headline the festival with other heavyweights like Pharrell Williams, Chris Martin, Ed Sheeran, Usher, Wizkid, Femi Kuti, Cassper Nyovest, D’banj, Eddie Vedder, Kacey Musgraves, Sho Madjozi and Tiwa Savage.
Transport:
We know the roads leading to FNB Stadium are going to be packed and busy, so leave early to avoid the traffic. Or better yet, why not park-and-ride for free?
If you travelling before 12 pm, you catch Rea Vaya BRT or Metro Bus at the following points:
Rea Vaya
• Ellis Park Tennis Stadium
• Constitution Hill
• Thokoza Park
• Orlando Stadium
Metro Bus
• Bezuidenhout Valley
• Marks Park
Safety:
Gates open at 11 am so plan your route and get there early.
https://twitter.com/GCMandela100
• Plan your journey
• Stay in groups
• Identify a meeting point
• Stay hydrated
READ MORE: Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100 is upon us
Live Broadcast:
If you can’t make it to the stadium, don’t worry; there will be a live broadcast of the concert transmitted to over 180 countries across six continents. DStv will broadcast the event live on channel 199. SABC will carry the show live across South Africa on SABC1. Canal+ will broadcast the show to its audience across Francophone Africa.
Follow the following handles to get the lowdown:
KEY HANDLES: @glblctzn
KEY HASHTAGS: #GlobalCitizen #GlobalCitizenFestivalSA #BeTheGeneration #Mandela100
MAIN URL: globalcitizen.org.za
