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.
The show was produced by Brad Holmes of the Bassline Club, Gareth Simpson of Oxfam and Melanie Anstey. Artist booking was conducted by Antos Stella and broadcast producer was Pam Deveraux (Deveraux Harris).