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Keep the electricity and water on at Fiona's home in Cape Town

Help Fiona cover an overdue electricity and water bill so the household stays safe this winter.

🇿🇦 Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa1,939 views
Nokuthula P. Singh
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Cape Town
The electricity and water account is 3 months behind. Fiona received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on November unless $250 is paid. She had never been late before my partner leaving the household. Fiona called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $40 first, which isn't available. The household includes two young children, and going through winter without electricity and water isn't safe. We can't cook, keep medicine cold or heat the home. Fiona is working on getting back on her feet, and wants to pay it forward once steady. Every dollar goes to the account in Fiona's name; a copy of the paid bill will be shared in the updates. Where the $250 goes: • Water arrears: $130 • Reconnection and late fees: $30 • Down payment on a payment plan: $90 Every share and every dollar helps.
due date
2026-11-02
bill type
Utility arrears

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  • sending good thoughts, Nokuthula. Hope this works out for you. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.

    • Diego A. NúñezPhoto verified

      stay strong, Nokuthula. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better

      • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Fiona.

        • Sure. The biggest one is water arrears, $130. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Good question.

      • hope things get better soon, Nokuthula. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Sent it to 11 people at work. Thinking of Cape Town.

        • sending love. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Cape Town.

          • I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Take care

            • Stay strong. This could happen to any of us. After 10 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

              • Keep going, Nokuthula. Your post was clear and honest. It's not much but it's yours. God bless

                • Good luck, Nokuthula. Your post was clear and honest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless.

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