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Keep the gas on at Hendrik's home in Soweto
Hendrik is behind on gas bills after July's medical emergency and needs $200 to avoid a shut-off.
🇿🇦 Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa1,070 views
The gas account is 2 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on October unless I pay $200. I have never been late before July's medical emergency.
I called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $40 first, which I don't have.
I live with an elderly mother, and going through the cold months without gas isn't safe. We can't cook, keep medicine cold or heat the home.
I'm working on getting back on my feet, and will pay forward whatever help I can once I'm steady.
The money will go directly to the utility provider, and I'll post the paid statement here.
Where the $200 goes:
• Water arrears: $105
• Reconnection and late fees: $55
• Down payment on a payment plan: $40
Thank you so much.
- due date
- 2026-10-31
- bill type
- Utility arrears
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is there anything that isn't money that would help Hendrik?
Thinking of you and your family, Hendrik. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings.
Sending strength, Hendrik. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Thinking of Soweto.
Keep going, Hendrik. Shared it with a few friends. It's not much but it's yours.
Thinking of you and your family, Hendrik. Shared it with a few friends. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care.
how is Hendrik doing now?
Hope things get better soon. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps
Thinking of you, Hendrik. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. After 27 years in construction I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best.
I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Regensburg.
Your post was clear and honest. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Riverside.
I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Thinking of Soweto