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Gas shut-off notice: help Dineo pay $200
Help Dineo cover an overdue gas bill so the household stays safe this the rainy season.
🇿🇦 Ekurhuleni, Gauteng, South Africa941 views
The gas account is 2 months behind. Dineo received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on May unless $200 is paid. She had never been late before losing my job in January.
Dineo called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $45 first, which isn't available.
The household includes a newborn, and going through the rainy season without gas isn't safe. The children would have no light to study by.
Dineo is working on getting back on her 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 $200 goes:
• Gas arrears: $120
• Reconnection and late fees: $25
• Down payment on a payment plan: $55
Thank you for reading my story.
- Chantel
- due date
- 2026-05-13
- bill type
- Utility arrears
Updates from Chantel
Thank you all. We're at 15% now ($30). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the utility company and confirmed the amounts.
Update from Ekurhuleni: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 8% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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How is Dineo doing now?
Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Bronx!