Stories From South Africa

In trouble pls help

Pls hear my prayer, South africa



Hallo world im 44 years old live in a very small town in south africa , in the last six months i lost a husband , no he did not die he just woke up one day and left with my best friend , 2 month after he left i was told to move out because the house was sold, and finding a job with no car in a small town and me at 44 years is hard , i do odd jobs that i can find i have a mother thats in my care thats sick i love her to bits but i need help all i want is n place to call home , to get rid of my debt and take care of my mom , any help wil be welcome regards irene

Vetenary Costs

Nalies, South Africa



I have just lost my son (Nala) on Friday. After a 7 year battle to vets and back he passed away. He was my entire world. I took out a loan to be able to cover everything. If anyone is willing to assist me I will be most greatfull. LOVE HIM FOREVER

Let the sun shine on me PLEASE

Nalies, South Africa



Hi, Thanks for taking the time to read this. Over the years I have helped so MANY people because that is just my nature. I however am in "CRAPP STREET" as they say. I have tried to safe someone from losing everything, and as it may be 2 years down the line they are about to lose it all again. I have got myself into some serious financial trouble this way. I am NOT able to help myself now. And those who I have helped you know have all disappeared ..... Or are still asking for help. Can someone just please help me. The smallest of donations will mean alot.

I need a steppingstone

Goodmommy, South Africa



To a warm heart. It is not like I'm not trying. I am a single mother of 3 sons aged 3, 5 & 7. My marraige was even worse than the life I'm living now. I was a slave for my husband that build up a empire in his name. He was raking in the money and I had to run the household, maintain the gardens, do all the renovations to his properties (tiling, building, plumbing etc.) I got food in my stomach and a roof over my head. My family gave me their old clothes, bought me toiletries, and give me pocket money. I got away!!! I left with a couple of furniture and a bicycle with a trailer. I've had a dream throughout my 13 year hell. To become a Graphic Designer. I would practice a bit everyday. It helped! I GOT a job and I started getting on my feet. With loads of financial help from my parents. My husband doesn't pay maintenance. All his business is under the table, and not even the courts could help me. We were married out of community of property. He only pays for the children's school fees and extra mural activities. And then the company I worked for went bankrupt and I lost my job. My oldest son has autism and it has been a hard road raising him. Since I've left my husband, my son is getting better. He is talking and even learning a second language!! My husband makes my life so hard with the hope that I would come back. I'd never go back. I've had a little taste of independance and I want it now more than ever. My kids are still young and I spend all my time getting them around to their activities. The routine is starting to establish and soon I can start working full time again. Working full time will have to justify a decent salary. I'm going to have to commute to the city as the small town I stay in now offers very small salaries. In order to work in the city I must be able to work Adobe Illustrator and Indesign. Im very dedicated and learned Photoshop, on which I'm quite good now, by going through tutorials online. I'm going to have to do the same with the other programs. I work harder than a usual person, I get less sleep in than you average. I try very very hard and I never take more than I need in life. I'm 34 years old, yet my hands looks like a 45 year old woman. I'm always optimistic and positive and I know I will get there. Please help me financially so that I can settle my children properly and get the knowledge I NEED to find myself a decent paying job. It is very important for me to have well-educated, disciplined stable children and Im giving it my all. I'm on the brink of having to make debt, and I don't want to fall into that hole. I've just crawled out of the deepest, darkest, helpless 13 years no woman has to go through. Please contact me nixters32@gmail.com. Welcome to skype me nicoleen.carter2.

family crisis

Francois, South africa



I know there is a lot of people begging. But its not the easy way out. Everyone has their own story, each and every one feels that they are carrying the weight of the world on their shoulders. Begging to someone you don't even know is not easy, but worth a try to survive. My wife fell pregnant and got dissmissed from her job. She can't find another job while being pregnant. Employers don't hire pregnant women. I'm struggling to make ends meet, she been trying to complete surveys on the net. But its barely enough. I'm falling behind on my bills trying to gather everything for the baby. My wife has a heart condition, making it impossible for her to deliver the baby normal. She must get a c-section wich will cost about R15000 ($1800). Any donation will help make the load and stress a little easier. Its for a good cause. I say thank you to the people who can help me. Yours sincerely. Francois