The farm leadership was new, working with a manager and workers who used to work for the previous owner. It had 44 permanent workers, and the number would increase by 150 workers during season. Workers complained about the pay slips and contracts that they were made to sign without any explanation. The documents were in English, which they did not understand. The majority of workers signed their contracts the day before the delegation arrived. Maintenance on the farm, including the store room, was also done on that day. Workers paid R150 for accommodation and electricity.