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Mbali received an eviction notice - help us catch up on rent

After a delayed insurance payout, Mbali is 4 months behind on rent and has a final eviction notice from the landlord.

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Mbali Van Wyk
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Richards Bay
When the textile factory closed in August, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $300. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by October, we must leave. I have a toddler and a baby at home. Moving isn't just an expense - it would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else. I have started working weekend shifts, and I'm applying for help from local services, but nothing will arrive in time without the rest of the gap covered here. The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done. Where the $300 goes: โ€ข First month of rent as a buffer: $190 โ€ข Utilities in arrears: $55 โ€ข Late fees and court costs: $55 I hope life is good to you. - Mbali
due date
2026-10-25
bill type
Rent arrears

Updates from Mbali

  1. 20% there. the first invoice got paid this week. Thank you.

  • Sneha B. Chaudhary ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $50
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $50

    โ€œGod bless. - Port Harcourtโ€

  • Nicole G. Andrada ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $25

    โ€œKeep your head up. Thought of Mbali all day after reading this.โ€

  • Samuel Uche Okonkwo ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $12

    โ€œHope you get the rest soon. - Epeโ€

  • Nenita P. Castro ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $10
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $5
  • Liliana S. Obrien ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $5

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  • Is there anything that isn't money that would help Mbali?

    • Mbali Van WykOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

      Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about first month of rent as a buffer, advice is welcome too. Thanks, that means a lot.

  • Vikas E. KumarPhoto verified

    Take care. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Put this on a community board in Newcastle upon Tyne this morning. Love from Newcastle upon Tyne

    • any update on how things are going in Richards Bay?

      • Rooting for you. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Take care.

        • Stay strong, Mbali. Hope you get there. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Sรฃo Paulo.

          • Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. My neighbor in San Diego donated after I showed her your page. All the best

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