Aussenkehr, a settlement located on the banks of the Orange River, is known for its agricultural activities, particularly the cultivation of table grapes, which are exported to Europe.

The settlement has a primary school, a government clinic, a police station, and a shopping centre.

Despite being a billion-dollar industry, the farmworkers in the vineyards in Aussenkehr live in harsh conditions, lacking access to clean water, sanitation, and basic services.