The Centre for HIV/AIDS Management at Stellenbosch University has it right. Instead of constantly illuminating the damage and pitfalls of AIDS in this country, they’re celebrating the work we’ve already done in overcoming it. Join the community at the third annual gala concert at the Artscape Opera House to mark World AIDS Day on 1 December.

Soli Philander

Soli Philander will be emceeing the proceedings, while Western Cape premier Ebrahim Rasool will be amongst the faces in the crowd.

World AIDS Campaign puts its approach to the social malaise quite simply: “Stop AIDS, keep the promise”.

Professor Jimmie Earl Perry is one of those rare academics with a performance flair. As director of educational theatre and creative arts at the Africa Institute for HIV/AIDS Management, he is not only directing and producing the show, but performing in it! You can bet every one of his students will be there…

“This event is a platform for those involved to voice and move for expressing their desire to inform, teach and motivate others to become involved for the good of their communities and families,” says Jimmie.

The other performing artists include the Dance for All Youth Company, the music group Kunjalo, the Mike Campbell Orchestra, comedian Dave Levinsohn and singers Verity and Rouchelle Liedemann.