Proud Man Shows Off the House He Built for Parents: #BlackSuccess
- A local man has headed online to share a few before and after snaps of the home he just built for his ageing parents
- The man went on to express that it was a great honour being able to bless his family in such a manner
- Mzansi social media users headed to the comments section with many people sharing their thoughts on the controversial issue of 'Black Tax'
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A local man has headed online to share snaps of the incredible improvements he's made to his elderly parents' home. While it's not clear if the young many simply made a few alterations or moved the family into a new home altogether, the results were definitely eye-catching.
Source: Twitter
Heading online, @Lebzit shared the good news.
"Some call it Black Tax. I call it Black Success," he captioned the inspirational post.
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While many social media users felt touched by the man's post, it quickly sparked a heated debate. Many social media users headed to the comments section and shared their own thoughts about whether or not it was necessary to build their parents a house.
Check out some of the comments below:
@BrianMatonsi said:
"It's an illustration of what you can do if you are not such a bum with your money."
@SboniseniGaxa said:
"You even upgraded the neighbour's houses and took out the street pole uyaspana mfo."
@JasonKhumalo2 said:
"All roofs of neighbours have changed as well. Well done to the kids in this hood for upgrading their parents' houses."
@KasieNova said:
"This isn't the same house, but let's focus on the fact that upgrading Kini isn't black tax, it's called responsibility. Salute bafo, kwande."
@RevTapsLiphoko said:
"Black tax is not a negative notion. No need to gloat and throw shade. Do good and take pride in it. Walk your journey in your own shoes because you won't ever walk in any other's shoes."
@AtinJozwa said:
"In life it's always like that, while others will congratulate you, others will look for something to attack you about.... well-done brother, that's awesome job well-done."
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Halala: Local man paints house for free in celebration of Mandela Day 2021
In some other inspirational home news, Briefly News previously reported that DeOnly Regte Bederf (Emanuel) posted an inspirational story on Facebook in the #Imstaying group. He revealed that a company he works for, General Coatings Paint Centres, painted a member of the community's house for free.
The generous act was carried out in celebration of Nelson Mandela Day 2021. A series of pictures uploaded to Facebook shows the transformation of the home's exterior.
He captioned the post with the following:
"Mandela Day 18 July 2021. We decided to paint the house of one of our community members FOR FREE . #ImStaying. To God be the glory! "
Social media users react to the generous act
Sharon Van der Merwe:
"Oh come on now just see the love and inspiration here, love me to you."
Zwivhuya Vhuyi:
"I like it n God bless you, some people will leave a neighbour who is without shoes n go donate shoes to a shelter just far from home."
Olga Davis:
"Wow, that looks great well done and thanks for caring and being kind. ."
Kobus Hauman:
"It looks sharp! May the Lord Jesus Christ inspire us to more of these acts in the service of our Father."
Eleanor La Grange:
"That’s what Mr Mandela was talking about. Ubuntu, well done."
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