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Stop the eviction: 2 months of rent for Sipho's family in Bloemfontein
A termination letter arrived last week. Sipho needs $1,100 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Bloemfontein.
🇿🇦 9308, Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa1,294 views
When my hours were cut in half in July, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Friday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $1,100.
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've 3 children 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 extra hours at a market stall, and I'm applying for help from local services, but nothing will arrive in time without the rest of the gap covered here.
Funds go to the landlord and nowhere else. Any amount left over after the arrears are cleared will go toward next month's rent.
Where the $1,100 goes:
• Rent arrears (2 months): $730
• Late fees and court costs: $85
• Utilities in arrears: $60
• First month of rent as a buffer: $225
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- due date
- 2026-10-25
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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- Samantha R. Singh 🇺🇸 · $15
“Praying for you. My colleague told me about this one. - Yonkers”
- Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $10
- Ganesh H. Sawant 🇮🇳 · $5
“Thought of Sipho all day after reading this. - Nagpur”
- Anonymous 🇳🇬 · $20
- Hetal D. Modi 🇮🇳 · $5
“Wishing you the best. Thought of Sipho all day after reading this. - Mumbai”
- Camila G. Sandoval 🇺🇸 · $15
“Praying for you. Only $15 but hope it helps. - San Jose”
- Kwabena Papa Twum 🇬🇭 · $18
- Diego André Borges 🇧🇷 · $14
- Amani Kimani 🇰🇪 · $10
- Anonymous 🇮🇩 · $46
- Caio Wagner Pacheco 🇧🇷 · $25
“Be well. Hope the October deadline works out. - Ribeirão Preto”
- Sharon H. Ruiz 🇨🇦 · $50
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Keep going. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Love from Dnipro.
I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. God bless.
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Sipho
Wishing you the best. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
You're not alone, Sipho. Hope this works out for you. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Busan.
a colleague of mine might know someone for this in Free State. I'll ask around and let you know.
Sending love, Sipho. Your post was clear and honest. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. God bless