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Don't let Craig's family go through the cold months without electricity
A disconnection notice for electricity arrived and Craig needs $250 before August.
🇿🇦 South Africa1,465 views
The electricity account is 2 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on August unless I pay $250. I have never been late before my partner leaving the household.
I called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $50 first, which I don't have.
I live with a newborn, and going through the cold months without electricity isn't safe. The children would have no light to study by.
I'm working on getting back on my feet, and will pay forward whatever help I can once I'm steady.
The money will go directly to the utility provider, and I'll post the paid statement here.
Where the $250 goes:
• Utility arrears: $170
• Reconnection and late fees: $30
• Down payment on a payment plan: $50
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Craig
- due date
- 2025-08-24
- bill type
- Utility arrears
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looking forward to the next update. We're a small family in Saskatoon but we're thinking of you
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Craig?
Thank you. If you're in Johannesburg I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great.
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Yekaterinburg
Any update on how things are going in Johannesburg?
Hope things get better soon. Looking forward to the next update. Don't give up. Greetings from Coyoacán.
rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. God bless.
Thinking of you and your family. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double