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Water shut-off notice: help Kevin pay $200

Help Kevin cover an overdue water bill so the household stays safe this winter.

🇿🇦 Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa1,176 views
Kevin J. Jacobs
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Johannesburg
The water account is 2 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on October unless I pay $200. I have never been late before an unexpected car repair. I called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $15 first, which I don't have. I live with an elderly mother, and going through winter without water isn't safe. We can't cook, keep medicine cold or heat the home. I'm working on getting back on my feet, and will pay forward whatever help I can once I'm steady. The money will go directly to the utility provider, and I'll post the paid statement here. Where the $200 goes: • Gas arrears: $145 • Reconnection and late fees: $40 • Down payment on a payment plan: $15 Thanks for being kind about this.
due date
2026-11-03
bill type
Utility arrears
#utilities#shut-off#urgent#emergency

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  • In-ho Gun-woo Hwang

    So sorry you're going through this, Kevin. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to Kasarani so I could bring a meal. God bless

    • Tithi Anika Paul

      Hang in there. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

      • Arnel L. Hernandez

        Good luck. This could happen to any of us. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out.

        • Alice K. Pruitt

          Hope it all works out, Kevin. Looking forward to the next update. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Yekaterinburg

          • Giorgio Vitale

            Hope it all works out. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Put this on a community board in Benin City this morning. God bless.

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