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Keep a roof over Yusuf's head in Soweto

After a divorce, Yusuf is 5 months behind on rent and has a 10-day notice to quit from the landlord.

🇿🇦 South Africa1,536 views
Olivia L. Nel
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Soweto
When the restaurant closed in August, Yusuf fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Friday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $550. The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by November, the family must leave. There are a teenager still in school at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else. Yusuf 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. The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done. Where the $550 goes: • Utilities in arrears: $50 • Late fees and court costs: $40 • Rent arrears (5 months): $460 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Olivia
due date
2026-12-10
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Olivia

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($85 in total) the plan for utilities in arrears is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($37 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Ruby D. Wheeler 🇬🇧 · $50
  • Sang-hoon Hyun-woo Choi 🇰🇷 · $48
  • Yusuf C. Sithole 🇿🇦 · $22

    “Praying for you. Only $22 but hope it helps. - Mthatha”

  • Geneviève Mathilde David 🇫🇷 · $15

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  • Brian E. Rios

    Good luck, Olivia. This could happen to any of us. God bless.

    • Maya James

      Thanks for sharing this, Olivia. Shared this with my family

      $135 raised of $550

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