Financial assistance in South Africa from foundations and wealthy individuals

I am a 40-year-old single woman living in Johannesburg, I am with no children or siblings or parents to assist me with my plea, I lost my Job in March 2025 where I was a senior bank consultant at Capitec bank, I have a Diploma in business management and was studying toward financial accounting when I lost my job which left a pile of debt for me to take care of , I have now exhausted my savings and run out of options to provide for myself in meals, car payments, rental expenses, water and lights and need survival means while I look for another job. In the finance sector job scarcity ranges higher as tech takes a leading role in most tasks hence, I am currently learning new tech skills through online courses so to start an online business to sustain myself while I polish my resume for working in the tech field should the online business not bring in enough assistance for my head to be just above the water. My plea is for me to be assisted with whatever amount that you can for these expenses as I face eviction, in return I commit to feeding the hungry occasionally on the streets when I am on my feet as this is my greatest fear as well and as it is given to me, so shall I give to others. Below is the link to my account details, Many thanks and Blessings. 

I’m stressed out gambling hit me hard,but now just want to settle my debts and be 31 years old I have less than 3 years working but I’m already into debts,was playing before I got the job,but as I got the job I thought betting more will give good did I know it’s gonna bankrupt me. Now I know better even though I learned the hard way. Any amount will do just to pay off my debts account number is 4106 6183 75 absa.

i was unemployed for 5 years and had to incur debt to survive, i have 3 kids, of which 1 has Down Syndrome. i am currently working now but all my salary goes to paying off the debt and almost nothing left for food, school, electricity, transport. please assist

I am humbly asking for financial assistance from anyone that is willing to help. I currently have a student loan of R6000 and personal loans that I took out as we are struggling to get by at home. I also want to start an events business as it will help with the income at home.

I would like to start selling perfumes and hiring out events equipment. To accomplish these goals, I need capital. I currently cannot apply for a loan due to my credit profile and am in dire need of financial assistance.

Single mom and part time student with kids at school as well. Unable to secure employment, tried online surveys etc 😭

Good day and thank you for considering helping us in need. We have just closed a case of extortion against me and my family, yet we need to now pay up accounts to be able to keep our home and for living expenses. Please help us. Our income a month is very low. Any donations financially would be able to help us.

My name is Ivy a single mother of 4, I am working but because every day to day expenses are on me I am struggling to keep up with mortgage monthly payments and I need I am a strong woman who believes in doing things by myself but it is high time I accept that I need help and is My fear for me is me failing to keep up with the mortgage which will end up risking or threatening my kids rights to I am scared. I’m asking, pleading with everyone who can assist me, the mortgage amount is R400 000. Any amount will be appreciated account no. 1966759191.

My Name is Karabo we need help with my younger sister as I’m not working I’ve got matric but I failed going to school because my sister is my priority we currently suffering we are beggers any amount will mean a lot to me acc no 2195538747

I’m Dumisani Msibi based in the eastern cape province I have just opened a small business which manufacturers cleaning products I have already started the business by doing samples which will assist me in marketing the business. My aim is to grow the business which I believe it will create opportunities for our brothers and sisters. My focus is to supply schools in bulk within the province

Good day kind people. I am writing for your help to get my school fees paid. I am happy to send through the statements as proof. Your assistance would be greatly appreciated.

I need support for a project and a second-hand car. I teach men and boys from schools about the value of women and the dangers of abuse and rape toward women and children.

I am seeking assistance to support my single mother in taking care of my siblings. This includes ensuring they can attend school, providing them with school uniforms, and supplying food so they can concentrate on their education.

Hi everyone, I’m a 27-year-old male seeking funding of R25,000 to start my own Sphatlho business. I have a location ready, but I need funds to buy equipment and design my business logo and advertising boards. Please help, as I am currently unemployed and have previous experience in fast food. I would really appreciate your support. 🙏 Account number: 51068512541

Hi everyone, I am from Johannesburg and I am 26 years old. I am a student, and I don’t have a main source of income, so I do part-time jobs whenever I can. I have a son who will soon turn a year old. All my money goes towards basic needs like food and nappies. Please help me buy at least a car, as no one is able to assist me, unfortunately. I will graduate this year and start working in my field, and I hope everything will be okay then. I apologize for any errors.

Hello. I am in a very difficult situation. I have 5 overdue loans totaling R200,000 with interest. Of this amount, the principal is R40,000, and the rest is interest. My relatives are being harassed daily; they’ve changed their phone numbers, but it hasn’t helped. I’m very worried for my family, especially my child. I’m afraid he might get caught up in this. Please help me to pay off at least part of the debt. I would be extremely grateful for any assistance.

Hello everyone,

I am reaching out in hopes of receiving help from those who are well-off. I am in a wheelchair due to the amputation of both my lower limbs. I am classified under disability group 2 and receive a minimal disability pension of 11,440 rand. I’ve incurred loans and debts for prosthetics in the hope of becoming more mobile, as doctors assured me it was possible. Unfortunately, the operation was not successful, and I am unable to use the prosthetics.

I have a small outbuilding that lacks heating, and with the cold weather already here, I am in need of firewood and coal, which have become very expensive. My yard is in disrepair, making it difficult to navigate with a wheelchair. I need to replace the fence and gates, and the outbuilding itself requires repairs. Additionally, I need funds for medicines, which have also increased in cost.

I would be grateful for any assistance and support you can offer. I can provide documentation, photos, and any other necessary information to verify my situation. Please feel free to contact me by phone or arrange a meeting. May God bless you all with health, peace, and kindness!

Hello dear friend! We are currently facing a tough financial situation and I am reaching out for your help. If you could assist us with any amount up to R150,000 or whatever you are comfortable with, it would be greatly appreciated. Your understanding means the world to us. Here is my bank account number: 4249 1703 6251 0038. I live in South Africa with my wife and our young son, who will be turning 2 years old on December 14. Please, if you can, extend a helping hand. Sincerely, your friend Eugene!

Hello, I urgently need money because I was robbed and have no one to ask for help. I accidentally came across a microfinance institution, which instantly sent 4000 rand to my card after registration. I was relieved and bought groceries. However, when I got home in the evening, I was shocked by the amount I owed (6,000 rand)! This is a lot of money for me. Please help me close this loan early. Every day the amount grows; help me start living with a clean slate. Thank you in advance!

Hello everyone,

I find myself in a difficult situation, overwhelmed by debt that I cannot manage on my own. In the past, I could keep up with my loan and credit payments, but now my monthly obligations are five times more than my income.

I am behind on payments with every bank and financial institution. Unfortunately, refinancing options have been denied. I’m not asking for free assistance; I am seeking someone who can help consolidate my debts so I can make one manageable monthly payment.

Please, if anyone can offer help, reach out. I’m unsure how to move forward.

Thank you.

In February 2023, I suffered severe burns on my body and spent two months in a burn center. I am currently undergoing rehabilitation. I used to work as a construction worker, but now I am unable to work fully. I have 5 young children dependent on me. At present, my debts have accumulated to about 150,000 rand. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Kind-hearted individuals, please help save my family. We are currently drowning in debt amounting to a million rand. This debt is entirely my fault, and I have brought my family to this state of distress and poverty. I am willing to do anything to restore my family to a normal life. Our current situation is unbearable, and I feel like I’m living in a nightmare. If anyone can offer assistance, no matter how small, it would be a tremendous help in our time of dire need. Please send any amount to the card 4276380258156517. I am sincerely grateful to all who can offer support. May you be blessed with health, good fortune, and prosperity.

Hello! I am currently facing financial difficulties as I have been laid off from my job and need to pay off my car loan. I have three months left to settle an amount of 70,000 rand. I considered working as a taxi driver, but I require an original car license, which is held by the bank. I am seeking assistance to get through this tough period. If you can help, please reach out to me.

I truly need your help. I’m not someone who typically seeks handouts, but I’m in a tough spot. I’m without a cent in my account, and with 3 children, my husband’s salary just isn’t enough to support our family. I’ve had to take a loan from a microfinance institution, hoping to repay it with money owed to me, but those payments haven’t come through. My calls go ignored, and I’m given false promises. I’m desperate, with no relatives or friends to turn to. No one else can help or lend me money. It’s particularly hard as my youngest daughter, who is 1.6 years old, requires feeding through a gastrostomy. We need to purchase special formulas and purees, which must be administered directly into her stomach using a syringe. I don’t know where else to turn; please, if you can help, reach out. We’ve only got enough provisions for the next day.

Bank account: [insert local bank details here].

I sincerely hope there are kind and compassionate individuals out there who can assist!

Good afternoon. I am reaching out to all compassionate and generous individuals for assistance. I am seeking help to eliminate a debt that is currently a heavy burden on both me and others. I owe the bank 317,000 rand. We do not own a home and are renting, and my child suffers from asthma. Additionally, my employer has started withholding 50% of my salary. We previously lived in another area, and it wasn’t until six months ago that we became aware of this situation. With the salary deductions, we are left with nothing to live on. I understand that the likelihood of receiving help is slim, but I hold onto hope. Thank you for considering my plea.

Hello, I’m in a difficult situation with my child. My husband brought us to Cape Town and then left us here. We’re staying with a friend, but we’ve run out of money for food. I can’t afford to rent a place or buy tickets to go back home. I have no family to help us. If you can, please assist us with money for tickets. Thank you in advance to the kind people who are willing to help.

Hello. My name is Ivan, and I am 32 years old. I currently live with my wife and two children in a two-bedroom apartment in Johannesburg, which we purchased using a housing allowance. Our shared dream is to live in our own house. We have found the perfect home and have been approved for a mortgage by the bank, but we still need to make the initial down payment. The current owners have agreed to wait until we sell our apartment, but that has proven difficult. Potential buyers are not forthcoming, and time is running out, leaving the owners of the house impatient. Therefore, kind reader, I am reaching out not for a donation, but for a loan. I have no other options at this time. We need ZAR 850,000.

We live in a small town. In the neighboring town, where my partner and I have been offered jobs, there are promising opportunities. We only need 2000 ZAR to move.

If someone in a stable position could help us with this, we would greatly appreciate it. We are eager to start a new life as soon as possible while the job openings are still available to us. Thank you in advance!

Please help me, anyone who can. I’m pregnant with my third child, and I don’t even have money for medicine. I’m living in a house without heating or sometimes staying with friends. I’m due to give birth soon and don’t know what to do. Fortunately, my older children are still with my ex-husband, but I want to bring them to live with me, and I don’t have the means to do so. One child is 9 years old, and the other is 6. Please help me. Absa Group Limited 4274320036717356

Please help me pay off my credit card debt. I owe 300,000 rand, which I borrowed to buy a house. However, my salary has been reduced, and now I can’t make the payments. Collection agencies are calling me 10 times a day, demanding the full amount. I’m at a loss for what to do. I tried applying for another loan, but the bank rejected it. I’m feeling extremely desperate. If anyone can help, even a small amount would be appreciated. You can transfer funds to my mobile number, which is linked to my bank account. Please, your assistance could make all the difference.