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Stop the eviction: 4 months of rent for Lesego's family in Soweto
A 10-day notice to quit arrived last week. Lesego needs $800 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Soweto.
🇿🇦 Gauteng, South Africa1,439 views
When the packaging plant closed in August, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $800.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by November, we must leave.
I have two young 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 $800 goes:
• Late fees and court costs: $60
• Utilities in arrears: $95
• Rent arrears (4 months): $645
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
- Lesego
- due date
- 2026-10-22
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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wishing you peace. Shared this with my family. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.
How is Lesego doing now?
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Pune.
Thinking of you and your family. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together.
Stay strong. Hope you get there. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings!
Hope it all works out, Lesego. Shared this with my family. Put this on a community board in Bhopal this morning. God bless
Thanks for sharing this. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless.