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Jabu received an eviction notice - help us catch up on rent

The loss of a second income left Jabu short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.

🇿🇦 2002, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa1,048 views
Jabu H. Mabaso
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Johannesburg
When the construction firm closed in August, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $500. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by November, we must leave. I have a teenager still in school at home. Moving isn't just an expense - it would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else. I have started working evenings as a cleaner, and I'm applying for help from local services, but nothing will arrive in time without the rest of the gap covered here. Funds go to the landlord and nowhere else. Any amount left over after the arrears are cleared will go toward next month's rent. Where the $500 goes: • Late fees and court costs: $40 • Utilities in arrears: $40 • Rent arrears (3 months): $420 Every share and every dollar helps. - Jabu
due date
2026-11-05
bill type
Rent arrears

Updates from Jabu

  1. Thank you all. We're at 2% now ($12). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

  2. Update from Johannesburg: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 7% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. 4% there. I made the first payment toward rent arrears. Thank you.

  • Anonymous 🇲🇽 · $15
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  • Kreesan H. Zulu 🇿🇦 · $12

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  • Good luck, Jabu. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Put this on a community board in Tokyo this morning.

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