Bills & expensesEmergency & crisisUrgent
Keep the heating on at Pravin's home in Soweto
Pravin is behind on heating bills after my partner leaving the household and needs $150 to avoid a shut-off.
🇿🇦 Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa1,323 views
The heating account is 2 months behind. Pravin received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on November unless $150 is paid. He had never been late before my partner leaving the household.
Pravin called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $35 first, which isn't available.
The household includes three children under ten, and going through the cold months without heating isn't safe. We would also lose the ability to run the medical equipment at home.
Pravin is working on getting back on his feet, and wants to pay it forward once steady.
Every dollar goes to the account in Pravin's name; a copy of the paid bill will be shared in the updates.
Where the $150 goes:
• Utility arrears: $55
• Reconnection and late fees: $45
• Down payment on a payment plan: $50
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Zola
- due date
- 2026-11-28
- bill type
- Utility arrears
Updates from Zola
No updates yet. Supporters are notified when the owner posts one.
Be the first to give
Even a small gift shows the owner they are not alone.
Reviews
Only people who gave to this need, or whose offer to help was accepted, can review it.
No reviews yet.
Questions & comments
Ask before you give. Email-verified members can comment and ask questions - no donation needed.
Sign in or create a free account to join the conversation.
Rooting for you, Zola. I hope things turn around soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless.
Praying for you, Zola. Your post was clear and honest. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Pravin
Sure. The biggest one is utility arrears, $55. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Fair thing to want to know.
Best of luck. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My husband and I read this together. All the best.
Rooting for you. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Greetings from Mekelle.
Hang in there. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Don't give up. Thinking of Soweto.
Hang in there, Zola. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Take care.
Sending strength, Zola. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. God bless
Wishing you peace, Zola. I hope things turn around soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Soweto
Thinking of you and your family. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Tel Aviv
keep going. Looking forward to the next update. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Syracuse.
Thinking of you and your family, Zola. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home
Good luck, Zola. I hope things turn around soon. All the best.
best of luck, Zola. Hope you get there. Love from La Plata.