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Don't let Thabisa's family go through the cold months without electricity
Thabisa is behind on electricity bills after August's medical emergency and needs $200 to avoid a shut-off.
🇿🇦 Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa1,393 views
The electricity account is 4 months behind. Thabisa received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on November unless $200 is paid. She had never been late before August's medical emergency.
Thabisa called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $25 first, which isn't available.
The household includes a newborn, and going through the cold months without electricity isn't safe. The children would have no light to study by.
Thabisa is working on getting back on her feet, and wants to pay it forward once steady.
Every dollar goes to the account in Thabisa's name; a copy of the paid bill will be shared in the updates.
Where the $200 goes:
• Heating arrears: $125
• Reconnection and late fees: $40
• Down payment on a payment plan: $35
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Sipho
- due date
- 2026-11-19
- bill type
- Utility arrears
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- Esther Akinwale 🇳🇬 · $5
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I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Greetings from Eldoret
Keep going. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. God bless.