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Cape Town’s urban vineyard could revitalize the city’s poor

Cape Town’s urban vineyard could revitalize the city’s poor.

Aired 11/24/2016 | Rating NR

PBS News Hour

Cape Town’s urban vineyard could revitalize the city’s poor

Clip: 11/24/2016 | 7m 17s

Cape Town’s urban vineyard could revitalize the city’s poor.

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.

Aired 11/24/2016 | Rating NR

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