THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC is unlike any other disaster Gift of the Givers has encountered in its 28-year history. Such was the unprecedented nature of the virus, its spread and threat of death, it became clear that government alone was not going to be able to deal with it. Given that the pandemic constituted a health/medical disaster, the response by Gift of the Givers was both comprehensive and designed to cover both identified medical and humanitarian needs. As a leading disaster relief organisation, Gift of the Givers immediately made its resources available and became party to relief solution development and – as a locally-based non-profit organisation – opted to focus its attention on, primarily, efforts to assist in South Africa.
Gift of the Givers responded by rapidly developing and implementing a series of vital interventions, inclusive of:
- Provision of medical supplies
- Availability of medical equipment
- Triage
- Reducing the cost of testing patients
- Access to water
- Access to basic supplies and provision of food
We have delivered protective materials including masks, gloves, coveralls, Hazmat suits, head and shoe covers, sanitisers, reusable surgical gowns, scrubs, non-contact thermometers, pulse oximeters, intuboxes, triage tents, blankets, mattresses, pillows, hygiene, maternity and baby packs. We have provided medical equipment including video laryngoscopes and have commenced the roll out of seventy life-saving High Flow Nasal Oxygen (HFNO) machines. Our activities have benefited 200 hospitals and health centres throughout South Africa. Gift of the Givers R10 million refurbishment at Mitchell's Plain Hospital included converting a wing into a dedicated 60-bed COVID-19 oxygen facility, at a cost of R10 million. The month-long renovation has provided an immediate solution – and a permanent facility – for the hospital to utilise as may be deemed fit, post-pandemic.
In addition, Gift of the Givers set-up a 120-bed COVID-19 facility at Bhisho Hospital in the face of rapidly rising rates of infection in the Eastern Cape. The hospital, which was receiving COVID-19 patients from Fort Hare and other regional facilities, was transformed into one of the Eastern Cape’s dedicated facilities for COVID-19 cases and urgently required beds, screens, PPE and window tinting. Gift of the Givers was pleased to be in the position to assist with establishing the necessary COVID19 facility here, delivering 120 beds and mattresses and 200 pillows. We have carried out 20000 pcr Covid-19 tests nationwide having set up dedicated teams for this purpose.
Drought is a major challenge. Fortunately, we have drilled 400 functional boreholes in the last two years that have benefited thousands. Currently in the Eastern Cape our water tankers provide 550000 litres per week, Monday to Sunday, to desperate residents. The desperation has been more intense in recent days as water sources dry out.
Hunger is a bigger crisis than Covid-19. Our call centres, emails and staff are flooded with requests for food. We have delivered aid to areas where children are eating plants to survive or eat anything that comes off a dump site. Gift of the Givers have delivered 130000 food parcels in South Africa, and 40000 in Malawi, Namibia and Zimbabwe, collectively. In addition, we are supporting a number of feeding centres and delivering fortified nutrient products to starving children.
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Water 💧 is a fundamental human need, that's why our super borehole in #Ntsika is pumping water around the clock, 24/7 🕑 to sustain the needy Makhanda community.
Help fuel these major water projects in the #EasternCape. For more, go to www.giftofthegivers.org
#giftofthegivers #makeadifference #forthegreatergood #WaterProvision #DroughtCrisis #coronavirus #COVID19 #Covid19inSA #SaveSouthAfrica #stayhome #savelives #StaySafeSouthAfrica #easterncape #southafrica
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Always looking to streamline the way we serve the community, our team is seen making modifications to a borehole in #waainek to pump water directly into our water tankers. 🚰
#giftofthegivers #makeadifference #forthegreatergood #WaterProvision #DroughtCrisis #coronavirus #COVID19 #Covid19inSA #SaveSouthAfrica #stayhome #savelives #StaySafeSouthAfrica #easterncape #southafrica
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With schools in full swing for 2021, our #GiftoftheGivers team have been actively supplying clean, drinking water to the following areas and schools:
💧Newtown
💧Nombulelo Secondary School #grahamstown
💧Newtown Extension and E Street
💧C.M.Vellem Health Promoting School
#giftofthegivers #makeadifference #forthegreatergood #WaterProvision #DroughtCrisis
#Education #SocialUpliftment #coronavirus #COVID19 #Covid19inSA #SaveSouthAfrica #stayhome #savelives #StaySafeSouthAfrica #easterncape #southafrica
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Nobel peace prize for the humble selfless..... humanitarian..... like no other in this world.....Dr Imtiaz sooliman.....
It's always wonderful 💕 when you're assistance is for the most vulnerable in communities....the innocent children .... water 💦 is a basic human need for all of humanity.....pity Government cannot get this situation corrected....... solidarity fund should be given to the Gift of the Givers to deal with all these issues of urgency.........I say No to corruption..........in our government departments....
Well done Gift Of The Givers you are amazing God bless you all keep it up
Thank you, May God bless you. 🙏🙏
Water is life and Gift of the Givers understand that ,well done!!!
Well done guys 👍👏🤗
Thank you Gift of the Givers you are truly awesome. Always helping thank you thank you 🙏
So grateful for your Magic
Excellent #GOTG
Thank you 🙏🏼
Thank you for the amazing work you do. Wherever the need is Gift of the Givers find a way to help. Dr. Sooliman hats off to you Sir. 🎆🎆
Distress continues as Makhanda residents deal with a major water shortage caused by a dam fault, which is interrupting water supply to the community.
Our teams have placed Jojo tanks (generously sponsored by @cocacolaza) in strategic locations for easy water collection.
To contribute to this worthy initiative 🙏🏼 and help bring water to the most vulnerable, go to giftofthegivers.org/make-a-difference/
#giftofthegivers #makeadifference #forthegreatergood #WaterProvision #DroughtCrisis #coronavirus #COVID19 #Covid19inSA #SaveSouthAfrica #stayhome #savelives #StaySafeSouthAfrica #easterncape #southafrica
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Our Soup Kitchens located in various parts of the World 🗺️ provide a lifeline to many starving families. Since the commencement of the #NationalLockdown, our Soup Kitchens have reported a significant increase in people visiting daily. Homeless , destitute citizens and even individuals who have lost their jobs due to the lockdown now rely on these meals provided and for many, it is their only meal for the day.
You can #MakeADifference. Let's work together to #endhunger. To contribute, go to www.giftofthegivers.org/make-a-difference/
#giftofthegivers #makeadifference #forthegreatergood #HungerAlleviation #southafrica
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Unbelievable work you guys are going God bless 🙏👍🙌👏♥️♥️
Ma Sha Allah
Ek HT n sopkombuuis
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Ensuring no disruptions for learners in #Makhanda during the current water crisis 💧, our team delivered a much-needed supply to the following schools 🏫 to ensure learners are hydrated and learning continues:
🏫 #grahamstown Primary
🏫 Fikizolo Primary School
🏫 Makana Primary School
#giftofthegivers #makeadifference #forthegreatergood #WaterProvision #drought #DroughtInSA #DroughtCrisis #coronavirus #SaveSouthAfrica #stayhome #savelives #StaySafeSouthAfrica #easterncape #southafrica
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Fantastic work just continues day in & day out..Well done guys..Dr Imtiaaz ..you and your organization will be blessed..thanku to each & every person that contributes to assist the company to enable and continue their humanitarian work..Blessings all over..👫🤗🎶
God bless
Thanks Mme Melato for the day
How can I forget Mme Hlengiwe, thanks a million times
You know that your contributions in the future of our country changes lives from poverty to leaders
Always something to look forward to Alahu Akbar
Great,👍👍👍👍👍🙏🤲🤲🤲
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Today it was a Christmas in February, this is because Gift of the Givers Foundation responded to our call
“We’ve got teams on the ground in #Makhanda 📍 that actually stay there. Since late 2019/2020 📅, they’ve been delivering water every day to various parts of the city. So over the two years there have been different crises, but never one so big. This is as big as the one we first intervened in February 2019.”
Read more as Dr Imtiaz Sooliman, Founder of #GiftOfTheGivers unpacks crucial information about relief provided to desperate #EasternCape residents affected by the water shortages. 💧
www.radioislam.org.za/a/listen-gift-of-the-givers-makhanda-water-situation-critical-town-badly-hit/
#MakeADifference #ForTheGreaterGood #WaterProvision #Drought #DroughtinSA #DroughtCrisis #Coronavirus #SaveSouthAfrica #StayHome #SaveLives #StaySafeSouthAfrica #SouthAfrica
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[LISTEN] Gift of the Givers: Makhanda Water Situation Critical, Town Badly Hit - Radio Islam
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Faizel Patel – 24/02/2021 (Twitter: @FaizelPatel143 Humanitarian organisation Gift of the Givers was urgently called in to assist in the Eastern Cape town of Makhanda after the taps ran dry for more...Always the amazing GIFT OF THE GIVERS 💞
Residents of #Makhanda 📍were left distraught after water pumps fail at the James Kleynhans plant. Watch as Dr Imtiaz Sooliman, Founder of #giftofthegivers elaborates on the growing crisis.
www.etv.co.za/news/makhanda-residents-without-water
#makeadifference #forthegreatergood #WaterProvision #drought #DroughtInSA #DroughtCrisis #coronavirus #SaveSouthAfrica #stayhome #savelives #StaySafeSouthAfrica #easterncape #southafrica
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Makhanda residents without water
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Residents in the town of Makhanda, in the Eastern Cape have been without water for seven days. Taps ran dry after a pump at the James Kleynhans plant began leaking, submerging two other pumps under wa...Thank you for caring and lifting up our communities 🙏🏽
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The current water 💧 shortage in #Makhanda 📍 continues to cause stress to residents. Our team has been dispensing water to the following affected locations:
💧 #joza
💧 #kstreet
💧 #eluxolweni
💧 N. V. Cewu Primary School
💧 Khutliso Daniels Secondary School
#giftofthegivers #makeadifference #forthegreatergood #WaterProvision #drought #DroughtInSA #DroughtCrisis #coronavirus #SaveSouthAfrica #stayhome #savelives #StaySafeSouthAfrica #easterncape #southafrica
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Thank you Gift of the Givers. Words cannot be enough to thank your team.
We owe you a huge vote of gratitude and continue with your mission to fight poverty
Good work You guys are Amazing #GOTG
AWESOME GOTG
Absolutely amazing what they will do And our sick government does sweet F A
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#giftofthegivers #forthegreatergood #healthcare #health #coronavirus #COVID19 #Covid19inSA #SaveSouthAfrica #stayhome #savelives #StaySafeSouthAfrica #southafricaMake a difference this #RewardsWednesday and help our #HealthHeroes get personal protective equipment and essential medical supplies with Gift of the Givers and Vitality #MoveToGive. Achieve your Vitality Active Rewards goals and donate your Discovery Miles to this worthy cause today.
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Location: #waainek 📍
This water treatment plant serves the west side and centre parts of the #EasternCape. In 2019, our team drilled 7 boreholes here so residents have a constant flow of water.
💧 #Makhanda Head of Infrastructure, Councillor Rami Xonxa joined our team as we filled our tankers here to ease the pressure off our #Ntsika borehole.
#makeadifference #forthegreatergood #WaterProvision #drought #DroughtInSA #DroughtCrisis #coronavirus #SaveSouthAfrica #stayhome #savelives #StaySafeSouthAfrica #easterncape #southafrica
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Wonderful 🐸
Great work
🙌👏Well done

Spreading hope 💚 - our team distributed 100 WOOLWORTHS food parcels 🥫 to children and elderly-headed households in #mosselbay 📍
youtu.be/WnUHAYKJmYo
#giftofthegivers #makeadifference #forthegreatergood #HungerAlleviation #coronavirus #SaveSouthAfrica #stayhome #savelives #StaySafeSouthAfrica #westerncape #southafrica
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The Most Important Part of GOTG is that whatever is Donated is given out to THE PEOPLE & That Says it All May The Blessings Pour Down on Gift Of The Givers 💚
Hi need you help
Absolutely awesome... thanks a million to Woolworths and your team.....
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Pls can you come to Carletonville Khutsong to assist people with food parcel or voucher

Watch as Sally Burdett, eNCAnews Presenter and Dr Imtiaz Sooliman, Founder of #GiftOfTheGivers discuss the on-going water shortage in #Makhanda 📍
youtu.be/ggRpPa80v9Q
#makeadifference #forthegreatergood #WaterProvision #drought #DroughtInSA #DroughtCrisis #coronavirus #SaveSouthAfrica #stayhome #savelives #StaySafeSouthAfrica #easterncape #southafrica
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So Gift of the Givers must step in when we have a whole national government department responsible for this? This administration is the worst in our freedoms history. These people are not recognised by govt yet they clean up behind them
So we don't have water n our govt r worried about name changes . A bigger pandemic is anc not covid . Covid has a 94 percent recovery rate . Anc has a 98 percent destruction rate . N yet people vote for them for bein loyal for fytin apartheid. Sorry they fought for them selfs me n u are jus there of no worry to them .
Come election time ANC will be making false and empty promises to these poor people for their votes 🤬🤬
No water but concern about name changing....!!!😡
A disgraceful situation ! Shame on government 😢
I would love to know which chommie or family member will get the tenders for these changes 😡
Where is the government? Where are they? Changing names when there are criseses of much higher importance. 😭😭😭
Lance Ramoo
Eish we say shukaraan to Dr I Sooliman and his team whilst we have the ANC government changing names of places and airports haaibo I mean really?? Our so called President Cyril is just there can't make decisions on the future of this once beautiful country he can't even reprimand any of his or fire these looters thieves and corrupt minister's shame on you mr Buffalo and futher more he nominates the Cuban doctors for the Nobel peace prize you are a spineless man I must say Gift of the Givers has done far more than you ANC and yoll have been in office since 1996 what a joke yoll are i dare anyone that can show me what the government did for this country😠
Yet they will spend huge amounts of money RENAMING a city. Where is the sense in that decision when so many lives depend on decent living conditions. Mr. President and all your colleagues, you should hang your head in shame. You disappoint on every level.
Wasting time and money on new names ........😡😡😡😡😡
“The calls are pouring in from Makhanda. Gift of the Givers staff have to silence their phones temporarily to give their mental state a breather. There is desperation everywhere. People are in a panic. There is not a drop of water. Even the water shops ran dry.” - Dr Imtiaz Sooliman, Founder of #GiftOfTheGivers on the current water shortages in #Makhanda 📍
Read more here:
www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2021-02-23-eastern-cape-panic-and-protests-after-makhandas-waterw...
#MakeADifference #ForTheGreaterGood #WaterProvision #Drought #DroughtinSA #DroughtCrisis #Coronavirus #SaveSouthAfrica #StayHome #SaveLives #StaySafeSouthAfrica #EasternCape #SouthAfrica
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UNCOOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE: Eastern Cape: Panic and protests after Makhanda’s waterworks fail
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Following a series of smaller problems since January, a disastrous failure at the James Kleynhans Water Treatment Works in Makhanda last week left its power station flooded, leaving the town with taps...Why do we actually have municipalities and central government in South Africa when we can simply appoint Gift of the Givers to do everything!! Thank you for everything you do for our people!
They spent all the money on the City name changes instrad!
And when it comes to voting - are all these people going to vote for an ANC that does nothing for them ?
Where is government,Gift of the Givers doing the utmost best to help communities.
Where would SA be with out these amazing people. And our A N C bunch of No words can describe their behaviour
Thank you for your service 💕
HULLE HELP MOS IMMERS JULLE VOTERS OOK!!!
You guys are incredible.
GIFT OF THE GIVERS KAN NET SOVEEL DOEN!!! GOVERNMENT SKAAM JULLE SIES!!! AS JULLE NIE JULLE HANDJIES WIL VUIL MAAK NIE, GEE GIFT OF THE GIVERS ATLEAST FONDSE!!!
Remember the People Voted for it
Water trucks neededu like right this minute; why can petrol trucks go the distance ? WATER is more valuable than gold for people in need
💚GiftOfTheGivers💚
The question the country continues to ask is WHERE IS THE AFRICAN NATIONAL CRIMINALS GUTTERMENT PROVIDING the required water to the citizens where there are water shortages IT IS THEIR JOB The sooner they get the hell out and let responsible people do the work the better for the country
GOTG to the rescue again. Powers that be have totally failed our people. SA people should be forever grateful to the Gift Of the Givers.
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Working 18 hour shifts, our team has been assisting desperate residents in #Makhanda 📍 from early mornings to late at night.
Residents are often seen filling up water 💧 with all types of containers and utensils and then walking a distance to ensure their family has a supply to sustain them. People have also been arriving via donkeys, cars, and taxis at our #Ntsika borehole site for assistance.
#giftofthegivers #makeadifference #forthegreatergood #WaterProvision #drought #DroughtInSA #DroughtCrisis #coronavirus #SaveSouthAfrica #stayhome #savelives #StaySafeSouthAfrica #easterncape #southafrica
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Water one of the gifts of Allah swt .keep helping the needy may Allah swg accept all ur efforts n grant more so u can help more ameen
Gift of the givers can take over this country

Watch: Dr Imtiaz Sooliman, Founder of #giftofthegivers unpacks details regarding the current pump failure causing residents in #Makhanda to be without running water. 💧
youtu.be/hNM8pN8qssI
#makeadifference #forthegreatergood #WaterProvision #drought #DroughtInSA #DroughtCrisis #coronavirus #SaveSouthAfrica #stayhome #savelives #StaySafeSouthAfrica #easterncape #southafrica
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Meanwhile Hibberdene has been without water since August 2020
Dr Imtiaaz Sooliman president elect by an uncorrupt people, god-fearing people.
As the desperation for water 💧 increases, our makeshift tanker made from a #JoJoTank was prepped and ready to make its first distribution to #thembanilocation 📍
We now have 3 water tankers on-site to assist communities in #Makhanda suffering because of the water shortage.
#giftofthegivers #makeadifference #forthegreatergood #WaterProvision #drought #DroughtInSA #DroughtCrisis #coronavirus #SaveSouthAfrica #stayhome #savelives #StaySafeSouthAfrica #easterncape #southafrica
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Always amazing
Wonderful work you guys doing makes such a difference to so many people 🤗💟
Our team is seen at our #Ntsika borehole assisting residents with collecting water 💧 during late parts of the night.
#giftofthegivers #makeadifference #forthegreatergood #WaterProvision #drought #DroughtInSA #DroughtCrisis #coronavirus #SaveSouthAfrica #stayhome #savelives #StaySafeSouthAfrica #easterncape #southafrica
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As always
Excellent!!!
Water 💧, a basic human need - but the most difficult to obtain in the #EasternCape 📍
The Eastern Cape Drought started in the year 2015 and was declared a “Disaster Area” in 2019. Since then our team has been providing relief to residents in the form of daily distributions, placing community #JoJoTanks in designated spots as well as drilling boreholes in permissible areas. However, the need for clean water is increasing drastically each day.
Help us fight the #EasternCapeDrought by donating toward our Water Provision projects. #StrongerTogether
Click to help: 💻 www.giftofthegivers.org/make-a-difference/
Dial: ☎️ Toll free number: 0800 786 911
#GiftOfTheGivers #MakeADifference #ForTheGreaterGood #WaterProvision #DroughtinSA #SouthAfrica
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Alhamdulillah
Amazing 💚#GiftOfTheGivers💚
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South African Government
⏰REMINDER⏰: Tune in to #SABC3 tonight at 7:30pm to watch Dr Imtiaz Sooliman, Founder of #GiftOfTheGivers on The Insider SA discussing the Foundation’s history, current projects and #COVID19inSA.
#MakeADifference #ForTheGreaterGood #WaterProvision #Healthcare #Health #Coronavirus #COVID19 #COVID19inSA #SaveSouthAfrica #StayHome #SaveLives #StaySafeSouthAfrica #SouthAfrica
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Programme brought me to tears....Thank You to Everyone at Gift of the Givers & All Partners. May God Bless You All Abundantly 🙏🙏🙏
Thanks will do

Youtube Watch 💻 - #GiftOfTheGivers dispenses fresh water supply 💧 to desperate residents in #Makhanda
youtu.be/yGQTgeE1CH8
#makeadifference #forthegreatergood #WaterProvision #drought #DroughtInSA #DroughtCrisis #coronavirus #COVID19 #Covid19inSA #SaveSouthAfrica #stayhome #savelives #StaySafeSouthAfrica #easterncape #southafrica
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Wish we had someone looking after us here on the KZN South Coast. Some areas been weeks and months without water and no support from the UGU District Municipality. This is the link to the complaints page not monitored by them as they do not care for the community. www.facebook.com/groups/896384763753940/
Thank you for helping the community....it isn't your duty, but you do it regardless!
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“It is a crisis. It has now been 6 days. Last night we worked until midnight. We had taxis, cars, people walking until late at night to collect water.”
Read this article showcasing Dr Imtiaz Sooliman's (Founder of #GiftOfTheGivers) experience in dealing with #Makhanda’s current water shortages.
More here: www.capetalk.co.za/articles/409427/it-is-a-crisis-6-days-with-no-water-in-makhanda
#MakeADifference #ForTheGreaterGood #WaterProvision #Drought #DroughtinSA #DroughtCrisis #Coronavirus #COVID19 #COVID19inSA #SaveSouthAfrica #StayHome #SaveLives #StaySafeSouthAfrica #EasternCape #SouthAfrica
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'It is a crisis' - 6 days with no water in Makhanda
www.capetalk.co.za
Gift of the Givers has been trying to assist. Founder and chair, Imtiaz Sooliman says it is a crisis that has entered its sixth day.49 days without water in Hibberdene. 🤬
6 days?? We have been weeks and months an no one cares. www.facebook.com/groups/896384763753940/
Thanks 🙏🤲 GOTG

Watch: SABC News reports on #Makhanda’s on-going water struggle. 💧
youtu.be/_5epi3eL-Kc
#GiftOfTheGivers #MakeADifference #ForTheGreaterGood #WaterProvision #Drought #DroughtinSA #DroughtCrisis #Coronavirus #COVID19 #COVID19inSA #SaveSouthAfrica #StayHome #SaveLives #StaySafeSouthAfrica #EasternCape #SouthAfrica
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It has been several days for residents of #Makhanda 📍 without water. 💧 The town is suffering massive stress and water shortages as pump faults in their dam (which supports the entire area) have been damaged. Our team has been on-site providing assistance. Distributions took place in:
💧 #Plumbridge Drive
💧 #trotter Street
💧 #ngcakani Location
💧 #Temba TB Hospital
💧 #scotch Farm Community
#giftofthegivers #makeadifference #forthegreatergood #WaterProvision #drought #DroughtInSA #DroughtCrisis #coronavirus #COVID19 #Covid19inSA #SaveSouthAfrica #stayhome #savelives #StaySafeSouthAfrica #easterncape #southafrica
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Thank you Gift Of The Givers for doing what this useless government cannot do. May each team member be blessed with good health to continue serving all of Mankind Ameen ❤
Thank goodness for 💚#GiftOfTheGivers💚
Thank you (yet again!) 😊
Ma Sha Allah always ready to help Alhamdulillah
Thank you GOTG job well done
Thank you GOTG!!!
Wow always helping where they can...may ALLAH always guide and protect ur organization...may you go from strength to strength and may u and ur families be blessed in doenyah n aagierah in sha allah 💚🤲🌻
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On-site at our borehole in #Ntsika.📍 This filtration system is worth R1 million and the chemistry has to be maintained monthly so it remains up to par.
#giftofthegivers #makeadifference #forthegreatergood #WaterProvision #drought #DroughtInSA #DroughtCrisis #coronavirus #COVID19 #Covid19inSA #SaveSouthAfrica #stayhome #savelives #StaySafeSouthAfrica #easterncape #southafrica
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