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Keep the water on at Shanice's home in Johannesburg

Shanice is behind on water bills after an unexpected car repair and needs $250 to avoid a shut-off.

🇿🇦 Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa321 views
Kagiso S. Mahlangu
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Johannesburg
The water account is 3 months behind. Shanice received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on September unless $250 is paid. She had never been late before an unexpected car repair. Shanice 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 a newborn, and going through the rainy season without water isn't safe. We can't cook, keep medicine cold or heat the home. Shanice is working on getting back on her 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 $250 goes: • Water arrears: $150 • Reconnection and late fees: $30 • Down payment on a payment plan: $70 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
due date
2026-08-24
bill type
Utility arrears
#utilities#shut-off#urgent#emergency

Updates from Kagiso

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 49% funded and I made the first payment toward reconnection and late fees.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 36% now ($90). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

  3. Quick update: $40 raised so far (16%). the plan for down payment on a payment plan is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them. - Kagiso

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  • Waylon Price

    hope it all works out. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I hope September is when things finally get easier.

    • Chukwuemeka Segun Mba

      Hang in there. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'll check back for the next update

      • Lisa Lena HeinrichID verified

        thinking of you and your family. Shared this with my family. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

        • Cristiane Kelly Rezende

          Rooting for you. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Sent it to 21 people at work. Blessings

          • Leo Bradley

            You're not alone, Kagiso. Looking forward to the next update. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Take care.

            $177 raised of $250

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