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Keep a roof over Andile's head in Soweto
A 10-day notice to quit arrived last week. Andile needs $1,000 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Soweto.
🇿🇦 Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa581 views
When my hours were cut in half in September, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Friday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $1,000.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by December, we must leave.
I've 1 children 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 night deliveries, 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 $1,000 goes:
• First month of rent as a buffer: $240
• Late fees and court costs: $35
• Rent arrears (3 months): $725
Thanks for reading all this.
- Andile
- due date
- 2024-11-23
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Andile
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“Best of luck! - Bahir Dar”
- Amira Huda Mebarek 🇫🇷 · $10
“Every little bit. Hope the December deadline works out. - Paris”
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Thinking of you, Andile. Shared it with a few friends. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.
is there anything that isn't money that would help Andile?
Thank you. If you're in Soweto I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for looking so closely.
hang in there, Andile. Hope this works out for you. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money
Praying for you. Hope this works out for you. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from San Francisco