R7,500 will earn you a chance to dine with a South African celeb and a "meet-and-greet" with Hollywood star Priyanka Chopra.


It’s all in the name of charity — for the United Nations Children’s Fund’s first fund-raising gala in South Africa.

Unicef said its inaugural fundraiser at the Hyatt Regency Hotel‚ in Rosebank‚ Johannesburg on May 6‚ "is a VIP event that will help catalyze further investments for children in need."

Priyanka‚ who stars in the Hollywood blockbuster series Quantico and is also Unicef’s goodwill ambassador‚ will be chief guest at the dinner. The likes of TV personality Jo-Ann Strauss and performer Zakes Bantwini will also be on the guestlist.


Four tables‚ at R75 000 each have been reserved. Ten seats are available at this table for R7500 each.

Another table is available at R50 000 and seats are R5000 each.

Sandra Bisin‚ Unicef’s spokesperson‚ said the dinner and Priyanka’s SA visit will highlight its global Ending Violence against Children campaign.

The gala dinner aims to call on people to help end violence against children.

"The proceeds from the event will solely benefit children that are vulnerable to adverse socio-economic conditions and particularly those affected by disabilities‚" Sandra added.

The evening will also feature a fashion show by designer Gavin Rajah and a live auction.