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

A termination letter arrived last week. Kamini needs $950 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Johannesburg.

🇿🇦 Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa1,546 views
Kamini G. Ndlovu
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Johannesburg
When my hours were cut in half in August, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $950. 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 toddler and a baby 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 $950 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $570 • Late fees and court costs: $80 • Utilities in arrears: $75 • First month of rent as a buffer: $225 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
due date
2026-12-01
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Kamini

  1. We're at 83% thanks to 18 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($91 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Thijs Jasper Dekker

    Wishing you peace, Kamini. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My husband and I read this together. Take care!

    • Luis K. ZamoraQuestion

      Is there anything that isn't money that would help Kamini?

      • Kamini G. NdlovuOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

        Thank you. If you're in Johannesburg I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for asking.

    • Daniele Caruso

      A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My neighbor in Sacramento donated after I showed her your page

      • Julián S. DelgadoQuestion

        how is Kamini doing now?

        • Raúl F. Morales

          reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't give up. Greetings from Tel Aviv.

          • Sorin Mihai Rusu

            Keep going, Kamini. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Blessings!

            • Aileen S. RiveraPhoto verified

              Hope this works out for you. Put this on a community board in Santos this morning. Blessings.

              • Thulani G. WilliamsQuestion

                Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Kamini.

                • Kamini G. NdlovuOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

                  The list at the bottom is the whole picture. rent arrears (3 months) is the biggest at $570. Thanks, that means a lot.

              • Karthik A. IyerPhoto verified

                A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. We're a small family in Spanish Town but we're thinking of you.

                • Trang Thu Pham

                  shared it with a few friends. Blessings!

                  • Daniela K. Peña

                    so sorry you're going through this. Your post was clear and honest. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out.

                    • Oisin Johnston

                      Keep going. I hope things turn around soon. Don't give up. Thinking of Johannesburg.

                      • Aline Giovana MoraesID verified

                        Keep going, Kamini. I hope things turn around soon. After 30 years in construction I know how hard it is to ask for anything. All the best.

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