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Help Kagiso replace the gearbox and return to work

Without my school-run minibus Kagiso can't work; a $150 repair would put him back on the road.

๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ South Africa989 views
Kagiso A. Williams
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Johannesburg
I make my living with my school-run minibus. 5 weeks ago the gearbox failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $150. Without the vehicle I earn nothing. I have been borrowing from friends to pay rent, and now I have run out of people to ask. I support my two daughters and my mother. Before the breakdown I worked eleven hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next three months if I can just get the vehicle working. I have a written estimate from a certified mechanic and will upload it here. All money will go toward the parts and labor on the estimate, with a small amount for road tax and insurance renewal. Where the $150 goes: โ€ข Towing and inspection: $25 โ€ข Road tax and insurance renewal: $50 โ€ข Labor charges: $75 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot. - Kagiso
#livelihood#repair#driver#employment

Updates from Kagiso

  1. Thank you all. We're at 82% now ($123). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week. - Kagiso

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($73 in total) the plan for towing and inspection is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

Donations

RecentTop gifts
  • Sudha R. Mohan ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $67.50
  • Emery K. Ashworth ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $50
  • Elijah D. Delgado ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $10

    โ€œBest of luck. Thought of Kagiso all day after reading this. - Orlandoโ€

  • Hone G. Tuilagi ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ยท $5

    โ€œHope things get better. From Auckland with love. - Aucklandโ€

Reviews

2.4(7 reviews)

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  • Maximilian Luis Vogel๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชVerified helper
    Truly grateful for the support

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Tariq Zain Mirza๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐVerified donor
    Practical and effective help

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Kinsley M. Rivers๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified helper
    Changed my perspective

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Aaron B. Rojas๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บVerified helper
    Professional and kind

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Batuhan Kaan AydoฤŸan๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ทVerified donor
    Reliable and compassionate

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

  • Allison Dominguez๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งVerified helper
    Exceeded expectations

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

  • Emanuele Pietro Battaglia๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡นVerified helper
    Quick response, great follow-up

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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  • Florian Leroux

    Praying for you, Kagiso. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from Santa Fe

    • Cameron N. Brown

      Thinking of you and your family, Kagiso. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you

      • Davide Villa

        Take care. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Put this on a community board in Campinas this morning.

        • Priyanka B. Rajan

          Wishing you peace, Kagiso. Hope the shop reopens soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless.

          $132.50 raised of $150

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