Covid 19 Lockdown

PRODUCE GARDENS TAKE ROOT AT SPIER TO BOOST COMMUNITY FOOD SECURITY DURING LOCKDOWN AND BEYOND

April 29, 2020

Wilton Sikhosana_Spier Nursery Manager (4)

On the eve of the lockdown, staff at Spier, the historic Stellenbosch wine farm, prepared boxes of food for 450 vulnerable families in surrounding communities. Just over a [...]

Cognitive Ergonomics During a Quarantine – Part 1

April 24, 2020

During this period of self-imposed (or governmental) quarantine many see this as a logistical nightmare and others are having their flexible work dreams realised. Many, I [...]

100 Mile garden runs to raise much needed funds for BRAVE Rock Girl NPO during lockdown

April 17, 2020

The “Non-stop Garden 100-miler Crew” will run 100 miles in their gardens to raise money in support of BRAVE, a local NPO that focuses on leadership skills for young women [...]

The Plot – A virtual exhibition space, contemplating the peculiarity of the domestic interior today.

April 16, 2020

Premise behind the ‘The Plot’ Worldwide calls for increased social distancing is not decreasing our social-ness. What is changing however, is the means through which we [...]

Spier distributes food boxes for the vulnerable ahead of COVID-19 lockdown

April 3, 2020

Spier Volunteer Noviwe Sweetness Lubisi (HR)

On Monday, 23 March 2020, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the Government would enforce a 21-day nationwide lockdown from midnight on Thursday, 26 March [...]

How to Practice Self-Care While Working from Home

March 27, 2020

The Herman Miller Aeron Chair is the perfect accompaniment to a home office. Why focusing on physical, mental, and emotional health is a must Written by Rebecca Greier [...]