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Keep the water on at Imran's home in Stellenbosch
Imran is behind on water bills after my partner leaving the household and needs $200 to avoid a shut-off.
🇿🇦 Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa1,231 views
The water account is 3 months behind. Imran received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on August unless $200 is paid. He had never been late before my partner leaving the household.
Imran called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $20 first, which isn't available.
The household includes a parent on oxygen therapy, and going through summer without water isn't safe. We would also lose the ability to run the medical equipment at home.
Imran is working on getting back on his feet, and wants to pay it forward once steady.
The money will go directly to the utility provider, and I'll post the paid statement here.
Where the $200 goes:
• Water arrears: $145
• Reconnection and late fees: $35
• Down payment on a payment plan: $20
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- due date
- 2026-08-23
- bill type
- Utility arrears
Updates from Lerato
Wanted to say thank you properly. 55% funded and I met with the utility company and confirmed the amounts.
Quick update: $35 raised so far (18%). I met with the utility company and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Quick update: $45 raised so far (23%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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Wishing you the best. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. All the best.
Hope it all works out, Lerato. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Take care.
Sending strength. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My neighbor in Pasig donated after I showed her your page. God bless.
Praying for you, Lerato. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.