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Don't let Thabo's family go through the cold months without heating
A disconnection notice for heating arrived and Thabo needs $250 before July.
🇿🇦 Ekurhuleni, Gauteng, South Africa1,290 views
The heating account is 4 months behind. Thabo received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on July unless $250 is paid. He had never been late before my partner leaving the household.
Thabo 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 newborn, and going through the cold months without heating isn't safe. The children would have no light to study by.
Thabo is working on getting back on his feet, and wants to pay it forward once steady.
The money will go directly to the utility provider, and I'll post the paid statement here.
Where the $250 goes:
• Gas arrears: $150
• Reconnection and late fees: $20
• Down payment on a payment plan: $80
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Vusi
- due date
- 2026-06-29
- bill type
- Utility arrears
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you're not alone. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Ekurhuleni.
How is Thabo doing now?
Wishing you peace, Vusi. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Love from Faisalabad.
Praying for you, Vusi. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Blessings.
stay strong, Vusi. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Ekurhuleni
you're not alone. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Prayagraj.
Keep going, Vusi. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. After 17 years in construction I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of Ekurhuleni.
thanks for sharing this, Vusi. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from New Delhi
Keep going. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Guarulhos.
This could happen to any of us. After 8 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from San Diego.
Praying for you. I hope things turn around soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from Madrid.
Wishing you the best, Vusi. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Sent it to 33 people at work. Greetings from Taguig.
Best of luck, Vusi. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I hope July is when things finally get easier. God bless