“Where Did You Get the Money?”: SA Curious After Man Shows Off 1-Room Home He Built at 20

“Where Did You Get the Money?”: SA Curious After Man Shows Off 1-Room Home He Built at 20

  • A young man uploaded photos on a popular Facebook group of the one-room home he built for himself
  • The room showed the gentleman's bed, cupboards, a small entertainment area and his lights
  • People from the online community wondered how he got it right to build himself a home at such a young age
A 20-year-old homeowner shared pictures of the one-room home he built for himself.
A 20-year-old homeowner shared pictures of the one-room home he built for himself. Images: Mdurh RH Skhindi
Source: Facebook

As young adults transition into adulthood, many try to look for ways to establish independence and build a foundation for their future. A young man recently showcased the house he constructed for himself, marking a significant milestone in his journey towards self-sufficiency.

Building his future

Taking to the popular Facebook group Make Your Bedroom Beautiful With Thembi's Linen, a man named Mdurh RH Skhindi uploaded pictures to show his humble one-room home to other group members.

The pictures showed the man's bed, cupboards, entertainment space and even a blue LED above the cupboards that illuminated the room.

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Including a picture of himself, the homeowner captioned his post:

"This is me vs my room. At the age of 20, I built it with my own money."

Take a look at the man's home in the pictures below:

A young man showed his bedroom and exterior of his home.
A young man showed his bedroom and exterior of his home. Images: Mdurh RH Skhindi
Source: Facebook
The young man also showed what appeared to be an entertainment area.
The young man also showed what appeared to be an entertainment area. Images: Mdurh RH Skhindi
Source: Facebook

Mzansi curious after young guy shows his 1-room home

While some people had questions about the man's home, others took to the comment section to compliment the structure he built for himself.

Silulami Sikolo wondered about the man's finances and asked:

"Where did you get the money?"

Mdurh told the group member:

"I'm working at a hardware store."

Sibongile Masuku had one word to describe the home:

"Beautiful."

Mmathape Low wrote in the comment section:

"You guys are rich. Very nice."

Zondi Seeke told the gentleman:

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"A very good start, bhuti. Keep on pushing."

Nompumelelo Mambane applauded Mdurh's choices, writing:

"Well done, young man. Good thinking."

Johannesburg man, 26, builds his dream house

In a similar article, Briefly News reported about a 26-year-old Johannesburg man who flipped and built the home of which he had always dreamed.

The architectural designer bought the 1930s home in 2022 for R3 million and, after redesigning it, raised its value to roughly R6 million.

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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

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