“Don’t Look Like Your Troubles”: SA Applauds Smartly-Dressed Man Showing Life in His 1-Room Shack

“Don’t Look Like Your Troubles”: SA Applauds Smartly-Dressed Man Showing Life in His 1-Room Shack

  • A man with a good taste in fashion gave people a look at how he lived in his one-room shack
  • The stylish man entered his humble home, boiled some water and dished himself a hearty plate of food
  • Members of the online community loved how clean the shack was and the man not being shy to show his home

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A well-dressed man showed life in a shack.
A well-dressed man showed life in a shack. Images: @albert.matine
Source: TikTok

Many people manage to thrive regardless of their modest living conditions, finding ways to focus on what truly matters in life. One dapper man proudly showed people his one-room shack, showing how style can flourish even in the smallest of places.

Humble abode, humble lifestyle

A well-dressed Albert Matine headed to his TikTok account (@albert.matine) to show people on the app what life was like living in a shack. Entering his home with Woolworths and Edgars bags, the man switched on his gas stove to boil water.

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Albert also showed the meal he was about to eat, which included pap and chicken.

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Mzansi loves the man's shack

Hundreds of social media users applauded the man for keeping his home tidy and not letting his living arrangements drastically affect his life.

@user15070372765451 said to people in the comment section:

"I'd rather live like this and be happy instead of living in a mansion with no happiness. Happiness over everything."

An inspired @lydiachabalala told Albert:

"I love the fact that you don't look like your troubles. Clean and demure."

@yoniezondani said to the homeowner:

"You should be very proud of yourself! You are an inspiration."

@bridgey110 shared their message in the comments:

"Your current situation doesn't determine your future. Better is coming. Keep on keeping on."

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@meyoutwous8 wrote to the online community:

"The best part of getting knocked down is always to get back up. No matter where you start or with what."

@makwande978 told people online:

"Such are steps and actions of successful people. We all start somewhere and with a cheerful heart. Smart ideas will build empires."

Man shows his modern-looking shack

In another story, Briefly News reported about a man who shared pictures of his stunning shack, which inspired many people online.

After showing his kitchen, bedroom, TV area and the outside of his shack, internet users applauded the man's efforts to keep his home in such excellent condition.

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Jade Rhode (Editor) Jade Rhode is a Human Interest Reporter who joined the Briefly News team in April 2024. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree from Rhodes University, majoring in Journalism and Media Studies (distinction) and Linguistics. Before pursuing her tertiary education, Jade worked as a freelance writer at Vannie Kaap News, telling the tales of the community. After her studies, Jade worked as an editorial intern for BONA Magazine, contributing to both print and online. To get in touch with Jade, please email jade.rhode@briefly.co.za