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Electricity and water shut-off notice: help Rashid pay $200

A disconnection notice for electricity and water arrived and Rashid needs $200 before July.

🇿🇦 East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa1,513 views
Rashid C. Molefe
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East London
The electricity and water account is 2 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on July 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 $30 first, which I don't have. I live with a newborn, and going through the cold months without electricity and water isn't safe. We can't cook, keep medicine cold or heat the 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 Rashid's name; a copy of the paid bill will be shared in the updates. Where the $200 goes: • Heating arrears: $135 • Reconnection and late fees: $25 • Down payment on a payment plan: $40 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Rashid
due date
2026-07-29
bill type
Utility arrears
#utilities#shut-off#urgent#emergency

Updates from Rashid

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($55 in total) the plan for heating arrears is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. We're at 28% thanks to 2 of you. I met with the utility company and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

  3. We're at 3% thanks to 1 of you. the plan for heating arrears is now scheduled. More news soon. - Rashid

Donations

RecentTop gifts
  • Davi Eduardo Guimarães 🇧🇷 · $25
  • Leila Zainab Bouzid 🇺🇸 · $43

    “Take care of yourselves. Hope the July deadline works out. - Columbus”

  • Mohit R. Patel 🇮🇳 · $50

    “Wish I could do more. Thought of Rashid all day after reading this. - Bengaluru”

  • Anonymous 🇪🇸 · $5

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  • Ronnie T. Agustin

    thinking of you and your family, Rashid. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps

    $123 raised of $200

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