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Keep a roof over Craig's head in Johannesburg
A sudden layoff left Craig short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.
🇿🇦 South Africa1,421 views
When the textile factory closed in July, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Monday a notice to vacate 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 October, we must leave.
I have two young 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.
The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done.
Where the $950 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $620
• Late fees and court costs: $30
• Utilities in arrears: $60
• First month of rent as a buffer: $240
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Craig
- due date
- 2025-10-28
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Craig
Thank you all. We're at 12% now ($112). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.
- Sanduni Iresha Rajapaksa 🇱🇰 · $25
“Thinking of you. Saw your post and had to give. - Galle”
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“Sending love. Thought of Craig all day after reading this. - Embakasi”
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“Keep your head up. Hope the October deadline works out. - Pasig”
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wishing you peace. Looking forward to the next update. My neighbor in Abuja donated after I showed her your page. Love from Abuja!
Wishing you peace, Craig. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Blessings.
Good luck, Craig. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. All the best
I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I'm in engineering myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best
You're not alone, Craig. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.