An impressive array of performing artists joined the Africa Centre’s director of educational theatre and creative arts, Jimmie Earl Perry, in commemorating World AIDS Day at the Cape Town International Convention Centre on 1 December. The gala concert celebrated the good work and efforts made in the fight against HIV/AIDS globally and placed special emphasis on the work done by the Africa Centre and the Desmond Tutu TB Centre, both at Stellenbosch University, in collaboration with the Western Cape Provincial Government.

The WAD celebration was further enhanced by recognising the contributions of individuals and institutions that roll up their sleeves and make a difference. The Africa Centre presented three awards to former students Thozamile Qubudane, Blanche Claasen-Hoskins and Carl Manser.

Jimmie Earl Perry	Kat Dyson	DNA Strings
Lize Beekman	Dance for All Youth Company	Mike Campbell Orchestra

Dedicated activists for HIV/AIDS: From the left is Prof Bongani Khumalo, (Chairperson of the Africa Centre’s advisory), Mr Michel Sidibe (UNAIDS Director of Country and Regional Support), Prof Jan du Toit (Director of the Africa Centre) and Prof Russel Botman (Rector of Stellenbosch University). Ruda Landman, co-presenter of the TV series Carte Blanche for the past 18 years, served as compere of the gala concert.