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No Cape Town? Joburg makes the cut as Chris Brown announces SA tour date

American singer Chris Brown has decided not to waste any time keeping his Mzansi fan base in suspense as he officially announced the date that he will be performing in South Africa.

It seems as though South Africans will kick off the festive season in the best way possible as the multitalented performer announced that he would be performing in Johannesburg on the 14th of December 2024.

In an Instagram post, he wrote: “Breezy in Joburg, 14 December. Tickets on sale Thursday, October 3rd at 10 am.”

 

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In addition to this, the renowned ticket company, Ticketmaster announced that they are the official ticketing partners of the event.

“Chris Brown, a multi-talented force in R&B reveals his long-awaited return to South Africa. The Live in Johannesburg, Breezy in South Africa concert will take place at the iconic FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday, 14 December 2024.”

“This will mark Chris Brown’s first performance in the country in nearly a decade, promising fans an unforgettable evening filled with his chart-topping hits and signature electrifying performances,” said Ticketmaster in a statement.

Meanwhile, those who have opted to receive marketing communication from the above-mentioned company have been given exclusive access to a pre-sale set to take place from 1st October.

 

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Following the announcement last week that he plans on performing in SA, Mzansi fans have already began making plans on how they intend to gather money to attend the show. To much disappointment, Cape Town was not on his list this year.

Taking to the comment section many shared their disappointment.

“No Cape Town? Seriously?” asked one user.

Another wrote: “Chris the majority of your South African fans are in Cape Town.”

While a third user was shocked by the swift planning of the event, writing: “The man did not give us time to save.”

Also see: ‘I’m going to sell both my kidneys’- Chris Brown heading to South Africa

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