PHILLEMON HLUNGWANI | VA HI TSHEMBISE TIKO RA NTSWAMBA NI VULOMBE (THEY PROMISED US LAND FLOWING WITH MILK AND HONEY)

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PHILLEMON HLUNGWANI | VA HI TSHEMBISE TIKO RA NTSWAMBA NI VULOMBE (THEY PROMISED US LAND FLOWING WITH MILK AND HONEY)
Oct 4 – Nov 1, 2025

PHILLEMON HLUNGWANI
VA HI TSHEMBISE TIKO RA NTSWAMBA NI VULOMBE (THEY PROMISED US LAND FLOWING WITH MILK AND HONEY)

04 October - 01 November 2025
Everard Read at Leeu Estates
Dassenberg Rd, Franschhoek, 7690

 

In this exhibition of recent drawings Phillemon Hlungwani revisits his home village and the surrounding countryside to present a series of vignettes of the daily life of the villagers. However, underlying the bucolic and peaceful settings is a deep sense of anger at the fact that, decades into a democracy, much of daily life has not changed for those living in Giyani. They still must walk a great distance to access water, health services, and education despite the promises of politicians over the years. VA HI TSHEMBISE TIKO RA NTSWAMBA NI VULOMBE (THEY PROMISED US LAND FLOWING WITH MILK AND HONEY) serves as a reflection of the current state: resources are scarce, but Giyani residents’ strength endures. It is both a lament of broken promises and a call for change – a future where promises are fulfilled.

 
To request a catalogue from the show, please click HERE.
 

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

La Provence Road will be closed to traffic from 24 August and be reopened 21 October 2025 (+-8 week timeline) as a new paved road will be built.

All traffic to please divert via Franschhoek Village, and use the “Mont Rochelle” road to enter Leeu Estates. Please use the Map below for assistance: 

MAP TO LEEU ESTATES VIA FRANSCHHOEK VILLAGE

 Driving from Cape Town: 

  • Take the N1 highway to Paarl
  • Take exit 59 from the N1
  • Turn right onto the R301 (Wemmershoek Road)
  • Follow the road for approximately 25 km 
  • Turn left onto the R45 (Franschhoek) 
  • Continue driving for approximately 8km until you enter the village
  • Proceed on the main road until you turn right onto Reservoir Street 
  • Take a right at the T-junction into Cabriere Street then a left onto Daniel Hugo Street 
  • Keep on this road, curve right at Mont Rochelle into Dassenberg Road 
  • Travel up to the T-junction and turn right to Leeu Estates’ reception 

EVERARD READ AT LEEU ESTATES
Dassenberg Rd, Franschhoek, 7690
+27 21 876 2446 l fgallery@everard.co.za

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