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Back on our feet: Bongani and three children under 11 in Ekurhuleni
A single parent in Ekurhuleni needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Bongani retrains.
🇿🇦 Ekurhuleni, Gauteng, South Africa975 views
Since a sudden redundancy in October, I'm now raising three children under 11 on my own. I work as a hairdresser, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries.
I'm retraining as a medical coder in the evenings, which will triple my income by January, but I need to bridge the gap until then.
Some weeks I skip meals so my children can eat. I have never asked anyone for help like this before, and I'm doing it for them.
Once I finish my course, I'll pay it forward.
Every cent is accounted for. I'll share a simple monthly breakdown.
Where the $1,200 goes:
• Rent top-up: $480
• Childcare and after-school care: $300
• Groceries and school meals: $260
• Course fees and exam costs: $160
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Bongani
Updates from Bongani
Update from Ekurhuleni: the plan for childcare and after-school care is now scheduled. We're at 28% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
10% there. I made the first payment toward groceries and school meals. Thank you.
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