Andile Ncube Builds His Dream Home Despite Losing R100K: “It’s All Coming Along”

• Seasoned sportscaster Andile Ncube is constructing his dream house, a large double-storey mansion
• He shared that he lost R100,000 after a decision he made before he decided to cut his losses
• Netizens applauded Andile Ncube, with some highlighting how his construction project had changed their lives

Halala! Renowned sportscaster Andile Ncube is building the home of his dreams after initially losing an eye-popping R100,000. The Metro FM presenter, who previously opened up about the building project, shared a video of himself touring his yet-to-be-completed mansion on YouTube.

In a video that premiered on his YouTube channel on Wednesday, 3 September 2025, Andile Ncube candidly shared that he lost an eye-popping R100,000 after he opted for a cheaper contractor. Ncube said:

“At 100,000 Rands in, I had to make the decision. Do I stay with them and allow them to continue and pour more money in, or do I cut my losses? I sat down with Chris, and what you're seeing now, we have to take it all down. We have to take it all down, and we have to start again with Chris's guys and the quote that he had given me initially, which means 100,000 Rands is down the drain. It's gone.”

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Andile Ncube starts over after losing R100k on dream home project

He shared that he agreed with his contractor to give the job to PMMV. Andile Ncube, who was one of the co-creators of the Live Amp, shared that he has come to terms with his losses since he is the one who went against his contractor’s advice. Andile Ncube said:

“So, it's been a couple of weeks or maybe even two, three months since then, and things have changed. I've picked myself up. I've admitted to my losses. I've taken it on the chin. I'm the one who was at fault. I said, ‘No, let's go and start it all over again.’”

As part of the update, the plumber, Percy from PMMV and the main contractor also gave an update on the progress of the mansion’s construction.

Andile Ncube shared that after the slab has been laid, building will commence. He shared that he is happy with the progress so far.

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“So, yeah, got a slab coming on and we're going to start seeing the upstairs and the kids can start seeing where their rooms are going to be and we can start looking at the sizing. I'm very happy right now. These bricks are going to be going on the double-storey part of the house. So, I'm very happy right now. It's all coming along,” Ncube added.

Watch the video below:

Netizens react after Andile Ncube shares update on dream home

In the comments, several netizens comforted Andile Ncube and applauded him for continuing with the project despite the heavy financial loss.

Here are some of the reactions:

@ntombizinzo said:

"I’m glad that it’s all coming along. Please try to post regularly, I’m invested in this project ❤❤❤"

@madidimaletladi7138 declared:

"Building a project from scratch feels so fulfilling just from watching. I am very convinced by this project to build my dream home from scratch. No buying."

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@Ladyle4ever said:

"So proud of you, may the great God help you to finish your house. 🎉"

@SiphoKoza shared:

"Well done young man✌🏾👏🏽"

@lediamapulemoosa4278 joked:

"Glad to see you bounced back from that minor set back 🎉🎉🎉 please don't ever forget the password hle😅😅"

What you need to know about Andile Ncube

Andile Ncube has built a successful career as a television host, sports presenter, and radio broadcaster. He rose to fame as the host of SABC1’s music show One, later renamed LIVE, before branching into sports broadcasting on shows like Soccerzone and Soccer 411.

In 2014, he hosted The X Factor South Africa and more recently appeared on Netflix’s reality series Young, Famous & African. He currently presents Sports Night Live with Andile on Metro FM.

On the personal front, Ncube was previously married to TV personality Ayanda Thabethe and is a father of two children, Gabriella and a son with his partner Sebabatso Mothibi. Once an aspiring soccer player, he shifted into media after an injury ended his sporting ambitions.

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Andile Ncube accused of stealing stepfather's fortune

Meanwhile, in an April 2022 article, Briefly News reported that Andile Ncube was accused of swindling his late stepfather Elliot Magubane out of his wealth.

Ncube's stepbrother Sphamandla Magubane said the media personality stole the inheritance that was meant for him and his siblings. He also added that he was angered by the fact that Andile hosted a tombstone unveiling without his stepdad's biological children present.

Proofreading by Kelly Lippke, copy editor at Briefly.co.za.

Source: Briefly News