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References
- ↑ List of South African Dams from the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry (South Africa)
- ↑ "Water supply ready for Medupi TCTA". Fin24. Retrieved 30 May 2016.
- ↑ "LETTER: Ample water available". Business Day Live. Retrieved 30 May 2016.
- ↑ State of Rivers Report: the Mokolo River
