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My school-run minibus: Riaan's only way to earn a living
Without my school-run minibus Riaan can't work; a $200 repair would put him back on the road.
🇿🇦 1811, Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa658 views
I make my living with my school-run minibus. 7 weeks ago the clutch assembly failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $200. 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 twelve 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 $200 goes:
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $60
• Labor charges: $70
• Towing and inspection: $70
I hope life is good to you.
- Riaan
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Rooting for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Wish I lived closer to Jinja so I could bring a meal. Take care.
Sending love, Riaan. Hope the shop reopens soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.
everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Wish I lived closer to Embakasi so I could bring a meal. Take care.
Stay strong, Riaan. Hope this works out for you. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too
You're not alone, Riaan. Shared this with my family. It's not much but it's yours. God bless.