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Stop the eviction: 5 months of rent for Kagiso's family in Paarl

After a divorce, Kagiso is 5 months behind on rent and has a court summons for non-payment from the landlord.

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Kagiso G. Radebe
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Paarl
After a sudden layoff at the call centre, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $850. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by September, we must leave. I have a teenager still in school 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 $850 goes: • First month of rent as a buffer: $165 • Late fees and court costs: $60 • Rent arrears (5 months): $625 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Kagiso
due date
2026-07-23
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Kagiso

  1. We're at 17% thanks to 8 of you. the plan for rent arrears is now scheduled. More news soon.

  2. Small update. $100 so far, we've started the first stage.

  3. We're at 6% thanks to 3 of you. I made the first payment toward first month of rent as a buffer. More news soon.

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  • Liza F. Ramirez

    Sending good thoughts. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Howrah.

    • Luna E. BeckQuestion

      Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Paarl

      • Kagiso G. RadebeOwnerAnswer

        Thank you. If you're in Paarl I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Good question.

    • Okta Rahayu PurnomoID verified

      Rooting for you, Kagiso. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

      • Anjali T. Bansal

        Wishing you peace, Kagiso. Shared this with my family. Love from Envigado.

        • Stanisław Sawicki

          Stay strong, Kagiso. Hope this works out for you. I'll check back for the next update. Take care.

          • Gareth K. Venter

            Sending love, Kagiso. This could happen to any of us. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Paarl

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