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My school-run minibus: Refilwe's only way to earn a living

Refilwe's my school-run minibus is Refilwe's only source of income and needs a radiator and cooling system replacement costing $150.

🇿🇦 9305, Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa652 views
Refilwe P. Ngcobo
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Bloemfontein
I make my living with my school-run minibus. 6 weeks ago the radiator and cooling system failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $150. 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 ten 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. I'll pay the mechanic directly and show you the repaired vehicle in an update. Where the $150 goes: • Towing and inspection: $25 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $30 • Labor charges: $95 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Refilwe
#livelihood#repair#driver#employment

Updates from Refilwe

  1. We're at 99% thanks to 5 of you. I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

  2. Quick update: $48 raised so far (32%). I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

Donations

RecentTop gifts
  • Mustafa Majid Tannous 🇮🇹 · $10
  • David J. Andrews 🇦🇺 · $25
  • Anonymous 🇧🇷 · $20
  • Eleanor B. Ashworth 🇬🇧 · $25
  • Rylee Kelly 🇺🇸 · $25

    “God bless. Thought of Refilwe all day after reading this.”

  • Marisol M. Delgado 🇪🇸 · $50

    “Wishing you the best. - Vigo”

  • Evangelia Papadopoulos 🇬🇷 · $15
  • Bruno Otávio Batista 🇧🇷 · $33

    “Thought of Refilwe all day after reading this. - Campinas”

Reviews

4.0(3 reviews)

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  • Madelyn R. Zimmerman🇬🇧Verified helper
    Went above and beyond

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Kevin Simiyu Kato🇰🇪Verified helper
    Great help in a difficult time

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Alberto D. Robles🇺🇸Verified helper
    Really cared about my situation

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

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  • Zeeshan Sheikh

    wishing you the best, Refilwe. I hope things turn around soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

    • Paloma P. ReyesPhoto verified

      Praying for you, Refilwe. Your post was clear and honest. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry

      • Vani L. Khanna

        take care, Refilwe. Hope this works out for you. Take care.

        $203 raised of $150

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