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Don't let Mpho's family go through the cold months without water
A disconnection notice for water arrived and Mpho needs $200 before December.
🇿🇦 Gauteng, South AfricaPosted Oct 1, 2026330 views
The water account is 2 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on December unless I pay $200. 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 three children under ten, and going through the cold months without water isn't safe. We would also lose the ability to run the medical equipment at home.
I'm working on getting back on my feet, and will pay forward whatever help I can once I'm steady.
Every dollar goes to the account in Mpho's name; a copy of the paid bill will be shared in the updates.
Where the $200 goes:
• Gas arrears: $90
• Reconnection and late fees: $50
• Down payment on a payment plan: $60
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- Mpho
- due date
- 2026-10-25
- bill type
- Utility arrears
Updates from Mpho
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- Prakash B. Raman 🇮🇳 · $50 · 3h ago
“Good luck. Hope the December deadline works out. - Mumbai”
- Anonymous 🇻🇳 · $71 · 3h ago
“Thinking of you - Thủ Đức”
- Ruth Tumusiime 🇺🇬 · $20 · 3h ago
- Shan Xia Wei 🇨🇦 · $23 · 3h ago
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Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Johannesburg
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about gas arrears, advice is welcome too. It helps to be asked.
Good luck. Shared this with my family. Love from Surabaya
Praying for you. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Greetings from Laval.
thanks for sharing this, Mpho. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better.