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Don't let Beatrix's family go through the rainy season without heating

A disconnection notice for heating arrived and Beatrix needs $200 before October.

๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa598 views
Jabu B. Mabaso
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Cape Town
The heating account is 4 months behind. Beatrix received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on October unless $200 is paid. She had never been late before an unexpected car repair. Beatrix called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $35 first, which isn't available. The household includes a disabled brother, and going through the rainy season without heating isn't safe. We can't cook, keep medicine cold or heat the home. Beatrix is working on getting back on her feet, and wants to pay it forward once steady. Every dollar goes to the account in Beatrix's name; a copy of the paid bill will be shared in the updates. Where the $200 goes: โ€ข Electricity arrears: $105 โ€ข Reconnection and late fees: $25 โ€ข Down payment on a payment plan: $70 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
due date
2026-09-11
bill type
Utility arrears
#utilities#shut-off#urgent#emergency

Updates from Jabu

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 23% funded and I made the first payment toward reconnection and late fees.

Donations

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  • Chaminda Chaminda Wijesinghe ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ยท $25

    โ€œHang in there. Thought of Beatrix all day after reading this.โ€

  • Polina Svetlana Alexandrov ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น ยท $20
  • Ani Hesti Kurniawan ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $15

    โ€œGood luck. My mother told me about this one. - Jakarta Baratโ€

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  • Rizky Naufal Santoso

    hope it all works out. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I hope October is when things finally get easier.

    • Emmanuel AlcantaraQuestion

      is there anything that isn't money that would help Beatrix?

      • Henry R. Morales

        Sending love, Jabu. Shared this with my family. My husband and I read this together.

        • Kennedy E. FoxAddress verified

          Rooting for you, Jabu. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon

          • Liza M. Mendoza

            Stay strong, Jabu. I hope things turn around soon.

            • YiฤŸit AktaลŸ

              Good luck, Jabu. Hope you get there

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