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Keep a roof over Kagiso's head in Mthatha

A final eviction notice arrived last week. Kagiso needs $850 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Mthatha.

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Lucky H. Chetty
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Mthatha
When my hours were cut in half in May, Kagiso fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Monday a final eviction notice was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $850. The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by July, the family must leave. There are 2 children at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else. Kagiso has started working weekend shifts, and is 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 $850 goes: • Rent arrears (4 months): $530 • Late fees and court costs: $45 • Utilities in arrears: $90 • First month of rent as a buffer: $185 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Lucky
due date
2026-06-25
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Lucky

  1. Update from Mthatha: I made the first payment toward utilities in arrears. We're at 40% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. 20% there. the plan for first month of rent as a buffer is now scheduled. Thank you.

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  • Yetunde Nkechi Abdullahi

    Thinking of you and your family. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings

    • Anand B. Mohan

      Good luck, Lucky. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

      • Ángel E. AcostaPhoto verified

        Sending strength, Lucky. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better.

        • Kamal Salim Farouk

          Praying for you, Lucky. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Belo Horizonte.

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