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The Youth Empowerment Organisation (YEO) took the initiative to help distribute water in Meloding during the Matjhabeng Water Crisis. The YEO took the initiative to request Aquelle water as one of their sponsors, to provide the organisation with water to give to the community.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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