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Pharrell is set to face protests during his South African tour over the next few months from a pro-Palestinian group that opposes his partnership with Woolworths, a major retailer in the country that has trade ties with Israel. The South African branch of Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions --a movement opposed to the Israeli occupation of Palestine -- is primarily upset about Pharrell's involvement in Woolworths' "Are You With Us" campaign. Pharrell is going to be acting as the style director on several projects, including botha fashion line and fundraiser for education, which are all centered around promoting sustainability. Cape Town has denied BDS an application to stage a protest on September 21st, the night of Pharrell's first concert. Grand West Casino, the venue for the first s