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Stop the eviction: 5 months of rent for Sibusiso's family in Bloemfontein
After a car accident, Sibusiso is 5 months behind on rent and has a final eviction notice from the landlord.
🇿🇦 Free State, South Africa1,591 views
When my hours were cut in half in August, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Monday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $1,000.
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 have three school-aged 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 evenings as a cleaner, and I'm applying for help from local services, but nothing will arrive in time without the rest of the gap covered here.
The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done.
Where the $1,000 goes:
• Rent arrears (5 months): $720
• Late fees and court costs: $85
• Utilities in arrears: $30
• First month of rent as a buffer: $165
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- due date
- 2026-10-25
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Rooting for you. Shared this with my family. Blessings.
Best of luck. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless.
sending love, Sibusiso. It takes guts to ask. Well done. After 12 years in accounting I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Sibusiso?
Thank you. If you're in Bloemfontein I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for looking so closely.
keep going, Sibusiso. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I hope October is when things finally get easier. Take care.
How is Sibusiso doing now?
Wishing you the best. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I went through something like this 13 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless.
Praying for you, Sibusiso. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My neighbor in Aurangabad donated after I showed her your page. All the best.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Sibusiso.
Hope things get better soon. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless.
Rooting for you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Sent it to 22 people at work. All the best!
Hope things get better soon, Sibusiso. Hope you get there. Thinking of Bloemfontein.
Good luck, Sibusiso. Gave what I could, wish it was more. It's not much but it's yours.
Sending love, Sibusiso. Hope you get there. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Bloemfontein.
Hope things get better soon. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Campinas.
Sending love. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless.
Take care, Sibusiso. Shared this with my family. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Haarlem.
Take care, Sibusiso. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Freiburg.
sending strength, Sibusiso. This could happen to any of us. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Blessings