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Don't let Siyabonga's family go through winter without electricity
Help Siyabonga cover an overdue electricity bill so the household stays safe this winter.
🇿🇦 Western Cape, South Africa1,458 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 $200. I have never been late before losing my job in May.
I called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $40 first, which I don't have.
I live with a parent on oxygen therapy, and going through winter 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 $200 goes:
• Utility arrears: $150
• Reconnection and late fees: $30
• Down payment on a payment plan: $20
Thank you for reading my story.
- due date
- 2026-08-26
- bill type
- Utility arrears
Updates from Siyabonga
We're at 78% thanks to 5 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.
Thank you all. We're at 38% now ($75). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
Thank you all. We're at 38% now ($75). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. - Siyabonga
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“Wishing you the best. Thought of Siyabonga all day after reading this. - Monterrey”
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Thanks for sharing this, Siyabonga. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Put this on a community board in Reading this morning
Keep going, Siyabonga. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. All the best.
Thinking of you, Siyabonga. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Wish I lived closer to Latina so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Thane.
Hope things get better soon, Siyabonga. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Warri
Wishing you the best, Siyabonga. This could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in Arlington this morning.
Wishing you the best. Your post was clear and honest. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of George.
you're not alone, Siyabonga. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home!
Your post was clear and honest. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Novosibirsk.
Rooting for you, Siyabonga. This could happen to any of us.
Sending good thoughts, Siyabonga. Looking forward to the next update. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of George.
take care, Siyabonga. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of George.
Hang in there. Hope you get there. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of George