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Electricity shut-off notice: help Devi pay $250
A disconnection notice for electricity arrived and Devi needs $250 before February.
🇿🇦 South Africa495 views
The electricity account is 3 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 losing my job in December.
I called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $25 first, which I don't have.
I live with an elderly mother, and going through the rainy season without electricity 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.
The money will go directly to the utility provider, and I'll post the paid statement here.
Where the $250 goes:
• Heating arrears: $125
• Reconnection and late fees: $30
• Down payment on a payment plan: $95
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Devi
- due date
- 2026-03-12
- bill type
- Utility arrears
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Hope it all works out. Gave what I could, wish it was more. It's not much but it's yours. Take care!
take care, Devi. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Dammam.
Wishing you the best, Devi. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like
Hang in there, Devi. Shared it with a few friends. My husband and I read this together. All the best
Sending strength. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Sent it to 35 people at work. Take care.
how is Devi doing now?
Wishing you peace. Shared this with my family. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Johannesburg.
thinking of you and your family, Devi. Hope you get there. We're a small family in Tokyo but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Tokyo.
thinking of you and your family. This could happen to any of us. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust
Thinking of you and your family, Devi. Hope this works out for you. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Lagos
your post was clear and honest. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Johannesburg
Thinking of you, Devi. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't give up. God bless.
hang in there. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Put this on a community board in Dar es Salaam this morning
Sending good thoughts, Devi. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. All the best
a secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I'm in engineering myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
Sending strength. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless
Take care, Devi. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We're a small family in Istanbul but we're thinking of you.
hang in there. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. All the best.
Sending good thoughts, Devi. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.
You're not alone, Devi. Hope this works out for you. Take care.
Looking forward to the next update. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Take care!
Hope things get better soon, Devi. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'll check back for the next update.