Educated but still struggling- Twin brothers
Hello everyone,
This is not easy for us to share, but we are reaching out with humility and honesty, hoping that kindness still exists among strangers.
We are twin brothers, Kabelo and Karabo, from South Africa. Both of us worked extremely hard at university and were fortunate to graduate cum laude, believing that education would open doors and bring stability to our family. Unfortunately, life has been much harder than we ever imagined.
Our mother built our family home in Mokopane in 2018 using a loan, which she has been paying ever since. Over time, financial pressure became overwhelming. Despite our best efforts, things spiraled beyond control.
As her children, we stepped in to help pay the house loan so she wouldn’t lose the home she worked so hard to build. Almost everything we earn goes toward keeping a roof over our heads. We live very modestly and are simply trying to survive.
When we started working, we obtained basic furniture through a graduate finance program that allows monthly payments. Recently, due to urgent household needs and ongoing debt, we fell behind on payments. We now owe R12,000, and the company has given us until today to pay or they will repossess the furniture.
Because of the fear and stress, we didn’t even go home today, not knowing if people would arrive to take our belongings. It is heartbreaking to feel unsafe in your own home because of debt.
We don’t have a large support system or extended family to rely on. It is just our mother, our sister, and the two of us trying to hold everything together. We are exhausted, overwhelmed, and asking for help to get through this moment.
If you are able to help in any way at all, even a small amount, it would mean more than words can express. If you cannot help financially, sharing this message or offering encouragement would also help us greatly.
Thank you for taking the time to read our story. Thank you for seeing us as human beings.
May kindness return to you in ways you never expect
