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Ayanda received an eviction notice - help us catch up on rent
A court summons for non-payment arrived last week. Ayanda needs $850 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Johannesburg.
🇿🇦 South AfricaPosted Sep 7, 2026624 views
When the bakery closed in July, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Friday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $850.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by October, we must leave.
I have a toddler and a baby at home. Moving isn't just an expense - it would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else.
I have started working extra hours at a market stall, and I'm applying for help from local services, but nothing will arrive in time without the rest of the gap covered here.
Funds go to the landlord and nowhere else. Any amount left over after the arrears are cleared will go toward next month's rent.
Where the $850 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $540
• Late fees and court costs: $35
• Utilities in arrears: $90
• First month of rent as a buffer: $185
With deep gratitude,
Ayanda
- due date
- 2026-10-10
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 14 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Nakuru.
Hope things get better soon, Ayanda. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. We're a small family in Accra but we're thinking of you.
Hope things get better soon, Ayanda. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Johannesburg.
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Ayanda?
Thank you. If you're in Johannesburg I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks, that means a lot.
Wishing you peace. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Greetings from Macon
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Ayanda.
Rent arrears (3 months) is $540 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page.
Good luck. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. God bless.
Hope it all works out. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too
Good luck. Shared it with a few friends. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double
sending strength. This could happen to any of us. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home
good luck, Ayanda. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend!
Sending strength, Ayanda. It takes guts to ask. Well done.
So sorry you're going through this, Ayanda. This could happen to any of us. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Iloilo City.
Take care, Ayanda. Hope you get there. It's not much but it's yours
Sending good thoughts, Ayanda. This could happen to any of us. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Johannesburg