Symposium @ The Hazendal Festival 2024
Fri Oct 4, 10:00 - Sat Oct 5, 23:00
Hazendal Wine Estate
ABOUT
The Hazendal Festival | Soil Edition’s symposium curated by Khanyisile Mbongwa engages with our conceptions of geological time in the spirit of holding space for both grief and love – working with soil as an archive that holds shared stories of the past, present and future. Hosted by cultural activist Lungi Morrison, with a keynote by thought leader Ukhona Ntsali Mlandu - the symposium brings together leading thinkers in the fields of art, science and culture to create an interdisciplinary mapping of ecological grief as a form of love – exploring the practice of Rematriation as an Indigenous knowledge system which offers a helpful and needed lens for humanity to transition away from soil exploitation and towards land repair and land care.
The two-day symposium aims to foster a more compassionate relationship with the environment, encouraging attendees to reflect on the ways our connection to the land can inspire both emotional and intellectual growth which can drive meaningful change.
Friday, 4 October
Speakers include Tapiwa Guzha, Senzeni Marasela, Christian Lueme, Stephané Conradie, and Kafui Awoonor, sharing their insights on key environmental topics.
Saturday, 5 October
Dr. Uhuru Phalafala, Dr. Erick Gbodossou, Faye Kabalikagwa, Prof. Kensese Mossanda, Abri de Swardt, Li’Tsoanelo Zwane, and Prof. Simeon Materechera will lead discussions, offering their unique viewpoints on the issues at hand.
Please note that you can choose to attend one or both days – the list of speakers is detailed above.
