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 'Operation Hydrate' collected R61 million towards alleviating the dry spell in areas that are hit the hardest by the drought |
 The milestone achieved at the weekend water drive which started on Friday 29 January to Sunday 31 January 2016 at the Nelson Mandela Foundation in Houghton |
 Water collected for various water drives to be carried out across the country |
 Minister of Water and Sanitation, Nomvula Mokonyane saying she believes the initiative will help unite the country as the current water woes resulting in the drought affect every individual |
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 Minister Nomvula Mokonyane and NGOs of 'Operation Hydrate' poured donations in a form of money and water itself |
 The collected water will be distributed in drought stricken areas across the country through the use of water tankers and water containers throughout the week |
 Various water drives carried out across the country since the beginning of January 2016 also joint by a Muslim Primary school in Houghton |
 "Unity is important and I commend this operation and all those who are involved as it is bringing South Africans from all walks of life to join forces for a good cause” |
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 Learners from all over the province ready to cut the ribbon |
 Minister Nomvula Mokonyane cuts the ribbon and releases the trucks as they go across the country to distribute water |
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