41-year-old Lizeka Gongxeka of Jabavu Street, in Cape Town's Langa says she is desperate because her whole community laughs at her and taxi drivers charge her double because of her weight.
"I was born like this," said mother of four who weighs 250kg, "I'm not a big eater, but I'm always out of breath.
"I want to lose weight so that I look thin and have a well-proportioned body."
"My mother comforts me every day because it's nerve-wracking to be obese. I've been diagnosed with high blood pressure and recently visited a doctor as we're worried because my bones ache, especially when it's cold."
Lizeka said doctors get cross with her for missing appointments and insists that it's not her fault since taxi drivers want to charge her double for taking up two seats.
"I don't have enough money - just my child support grants," said Lizeka.
Local taxi driver Morris Sandi said: "I force stout passengers to pay extra.
"Lizeka must understand she's got unusual weight and has to do something about it," said Morris.
Lizeka said: "I go job hunting, but employers don't even look at me.
"They say no one will employ me because I am too big. It's frustrating. It's hard for me to clean the house or even take a bath as I have only a small basin."
Her friend, Nomonde Jack, said: "She's not lazy. Things are just tough for her.
"I keep suggesting that she sees a specialist so her fatty tissues can be removed. But the problem is money. It's so bad she has to call for help as she struggles to get through her own doorway!"
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