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Electricity shut-off notice: help Unathi pay $200

Unathi is behind on electricity bills after a reduction in hours and needs $200 to avoid a shut-off.

🇿🇦 South Africa745 views
Unathi Singh
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Pietermaritzburg
The electricity account is 3 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on October unless I pay $200. 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 $35 first, which I don't have. I live with an elderly mother, and going through the rainy season without electricity isn't safe. Without it we can't refrigerate insulin and food, or keep the house at a safe temperature. 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 Unathi's name; a copy of the paid bill will be shared in the updates. Where the $200 goes: • Gas arrears: $135 • Reconnection and late fees: $30 • Down payment on a payment plan: $35 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
due date
2026-11-04
bill type
Utility arrears
#utilities#shut-off#urgent#emergency

Updates from Unathi

  1. 50% there. I made the first payment toward gas arrears. Thank you.

  2. 50% there. the first invoice got paid this week. Thank you. - Unathi

  3. 25% there. the first invoice got paid this week. Thank you. - Unathi

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