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Cape Town's Urban Vineyards Could Revitalize City's Poor

Year

2016

Language

ENGLISH

Duration

6m 50s

Publication Information

NewsHour Productions

Summary

South Africa is known for its breathtaking vineyards -- but the poor urban settlements of Cape Town are not. Yet here, too, farmers are relying on growing grapes to support themselves, in a community where the average annual income is only $1800. The Township Winery represents an experiment that could revolutionize the socio-economics of the city. Special correspondent Martin Seemungal reports.

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