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A spare room for 2 months: Thabisa, working in Johannesburg, between homes

After a flood that wrecked my apartment, Thabisa needs a safe, quiet room in Johannesburg for 2 months while getting back on their feet.

🇿🇦 Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa1,064 views
Thabisa Ndlovu
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Johannesburg
After a flood that wrecked my apartment, I'm temporarily without a home. I work as a call-centre agent in Johannesburg and I have a steady income, but I can't find a place that will let me in without the first month, a deposit and references that I'm in the middle of replacing. I'm looking for a spare room for 2 months. I can pay $100 a month toward bills, I'm tidy and quiet, and I'd be happy to help with cooking, shopping or yard work. I have no pets, I don't smoke, and I have three personal and work references. I understand that inviting a stranger into your home is a big step. I'd be glad to meet in a public place first and to share my work details. Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
effort
2–4 months
format
In person in Johannesburg
skills
a spare room, hospitality
#housing#host#short-term

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2.6(16 reviews)

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    Made me feel heard

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  • Santhosh D. Srinivasan

    Sending strength, Thabisa. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Take care

    • Antonio H. Guzmán

      praying for you. This could happen to any of us. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.

      • Vihaan G. Panwar

        Best of luck. Shared it with a few friends. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Johannesburg

        • Nancy Atim SwaiID verified

          so sorry you're going through this. This could happen to any of us. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. All the best.

          • Satish C. Chaudhary

            Sending love. Shared it with a few friends

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