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Keep a roof over Lwazi's head in Soweto
After a delayed insurance payout, Lwazi is 2 months behind on rent and has a termination letter from the landlord.
🇿🇦 Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa393 views
When my hours were cut in half in May, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Friday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $300.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by July, 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 weekend shifts, 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 $300 goes:
• Utilities in arrears: $50
• Late fees and court costs: $40
• First month of rent as a buffer: $210
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Lwazi
- due date
- 2026-08-26
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Lwazi
Thank you all. We're at 14% now ($43). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
Small update. $23 so far, the plan for first month of rent as a buffer is now scheduled.
- Rowan C. Schultz 🇺🇸 · $50
- Ines Noor Qureshi 🇸🇦 · $20
- Nathan J. Neal 🇬🇧 · $5
- Như Hương Diep 🇺🇸 · $18
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Sending love, Lwazi. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of Soweto
Praying for you, Lwazi. This could happen to any of us.
Hope things get better soon. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My neighbor in Brisbane donated after I showed her your page.
Stay strong. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Soweto
good luck, Lwazi. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I hope July is when things finally get easier
You're not alone, Lwazi. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Put this on a community board in Albany this morning. All the best.
keep going, Lwazi. Hope this works out for you. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless