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Don't let Zola's family go through summer without water
A disconnection notice for water arrived and Zola needs $250 before February.
🇿🇦 South Africa1,355 views
The water account is 4 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on February unless I pay $250. I have never been late before a reduction in hours.
I called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $15 first, which I don't have.
I live with a parent on oxygen therapy, and going through summer without water 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:
• Electricity arrears: $150
• Reconnection and late fees: $25
• Down payment on a payment plan: $75
Thanks for reading all this.
- Zola
- due date
- 2025-03-27
- bill type
- Utility arrears
Updates from Zola
Quick update: $33 raised so far (13%). the plan for electricity arrears is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
We're at 10% thanks to 1 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.
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Sending strength. I hope things turn around soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.
Rooting for you. Hope this works out for you. Wish I lived closer to East London so I could bring a meal. Blessings.
Hope things get better soon, Zola. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
I hope things turn around soon. Wish I lived closer to Giza so I could bring a meal. Love from Dar es Salaam.
Thanks for sharing this. I hope things turn around soon. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Soweto.