Stop the eviction: 5 months of rent for Jessica's family in Mthatha

After a car accident that kept me from work for 5 weeks, Jessica fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $400. The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by October, the family must leave. There are a toddler and a baby at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else. Jessica has started working extra hours at a market stall, and is 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 $400 goes: • Utilities in arrears: $65 • Late fees and court costs: $85 • First month of rent as a buffer: $250 Every share and every dollar helps.