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Stop the eviction: 5 months of rent for Siyabonga's family in Ekurhuleni

A 10-day notice to quit arrived last week. Siyabonga needs $800 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Ekurhuleni.

🇿🇦 Ekurhuleni, Gauteng, South Africa1,489 views
Siyabonga B. Du Plessis
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Ekurhuleni
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday 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 March, 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 night deliveries, 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: • Rent arrears (5 months): $520 • Late fees and court costs: $35 • Utilities in arrears: $65 • First month of rent as a buffer: $180 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
due date
2026-03-11
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Siyabonga

  1. Thank you all. We're at 71% now ($569). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for rent arrears is now scheduled.

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  • Hye-won Na

    shared it with a few friends. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Ekurhuleni.

    • Beatrice Rose Kamau

      Take care. Shared this with my family. Don't give up. Love from Lahore.

      • Sergio E. OrtizAddress verified

        I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Love from Mandurah.

        • Dolores P. Ibarra

          Wishing you peace, Siyabonga. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.

          • Yinka Abubakar Onyeama

            Hope things get better soon, Siyabonga. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. After 14 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

            • Miguel Miranda

              Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. After 16 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings.

              • Abril N. ReyesAddress verified

                Best of luck, Siyabonga. This could happen to any of us. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care.

                • Jihan Ika SuryadiPhoto verified

                  You're not alone, Siyabonga. Shared this with my family. Blessings

                  • Ramesh Naresh Maharjan

                    I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care

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