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Mbali needs my school-run minibus repaired to get back to work in Ekurhuleni
Mbali's my school-run minibus is Mbali's only source of income and needs a radiator and cooling system replacement costing $500.
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I make my living with my school-run minibus. 10 weeks ago the radiator and cooling system failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $500. Without the vehicle I earn nothing.
I have been borrowing from friends to pay rent, and now I have run out of people to ask.
I support my two daughters and my mother. Before the breakdown I worked eleven hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next three months if I can just get the vehicle working.
I have a written estimate from a certified mechanic and will upload it here.
All money will go toward the parts and labor on the estimate, with a small amount for road tax and insurance renewal.
Where the $500 goes:
• radiator and cooling system replacement (parts): $320
• Labor charges: $65
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $75
• Towing and inspection: $40
With deep gratitude,
Mbali
Updates from Mbali
Update from Ekurhuleni: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 25% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Thank you all. We're at 20% now ($100). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for towing and inspection is now scheduled.
Thank you all. We're at 10% now ($50). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts.
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Thinking of you and your family. Small businesses are the heart of Ekurhuleni. Hope you're open again soon. Sent it to 38 people at work
Thinking of you and your family. This could happen to any of us. Love from Nagpur.