Young South African Woman Becomes Homeowner at 24 and Shares Her Journey
- A lady shared her journey to becoming a homeowner at the age of 24 in an inspiring TikTok video
- The hun showcased each area in her home, and the post gained massive traction on social media
- Comments poured in from online users who were impressed by the babe's post as they showered her with congratulatory messages
- Briefly News speaks to architect and interior designer Erwan Kabwita on the key elements to consider when designing a stylish modern apartment on a budget
A young, hardworking South African woman has achieved the dream of homeownership and shared her journey with her followers on TikTok.

Source: TikTok
Woman becomes homeowner at 24
The hun, who goes by the handle @lethabo_marleym, posted a video in which she flexed her stunning home for the world to see.
The young woman's clip quickly gained traction on the platform as she sat in her kitchen with champagne and a bouquet of flowers.
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@lethabo_marleym proudly showed off her living room to the bedrooms and shared moments of her hard work along the way as she danced with joy to her latest achievement. While taking to TikTok, she captioned her post saying:
"POV: You are a homeowner at the age of 24."
Watch the video below:
Designing a stylish budget apartment
While speaking to Briefly News, architect and interior designer Erwan Kabwita shared the key elements to consider when designing a stylish modern apartment on a budget by stating the following:
"To incorporate your sense of style into your home, start by pulling inspiration from your closet, focusing on colours, textures, and aesthetics. If your fashion sense tends to be more bohemian, look for jewel tones and lush fabrics, while a minimalist will prefer a more muted palette and stark furniture."
The architect and interior designer suggested the following:
Prioritise & Plan:
1. Make a clear and understandable Budget: by setting a realistic budget and sticking to the program of the budget.
2. Prioritise essential elements: Focus on the most important areas and projects first.
3. Buying materials according to the program of the budget :
He advised:
"Compare prices and look for sales and discounts. Don't Overdo it: Less is often more as said mies van Rohe . Focus on quality over quantity."
TikTok takes notice of accomplishment
Many people were impressed by the woman achieving such an incredible milestone as they showered her with congratulatory messages.
Lethabo said:
"Congratulations. I am so proud of you."
Oantlha Keabetswe Phogojane wrote:
"Look at the goodness of the Almighty. Congratulations love."
Theo_ehm commented:
"Congratulations stranger."
TM. gushed over the hun's place, saying:
"Congratulations beautiful place."
Granevane commented:
"Year of answered prayers!"
Young women flex becoming homeowners
- A woman in South Africa beamed with pride as she showcased her impressive achievement to the world, inspiring many in the process.
- This Mzansi queen just hit a major life milestone as she moved from renting to owning her very own home.
- A local woman has headed online to celebrate the purchase of her brand-new car as well as her first-ever property.
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Source: Briefly News

Johana Mukandila (Human Interest Editor) Johana Tshidibi Mukandila has been a Human Interest Reporter at Briefly News since 2023. She has over four years of experience as a multimedia journalist. Johana holds a national diploma in journalism from the Cape Peninsula University Of Technology (2023). She has worked at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, PAICTA, BONA Magazine and Albella Music Production. She is currently furthering her education in journalism at the CPUT. She has passed a set of trainings from Google News Initiative. Reach her at johana.mukandila@briefly.co.za

Erwan Kabwita (Architect) Erwan Kabwita is an enthusiastic architect at Beket Holding SARL and a lecturer at the American University of Kinshasa. A graduate of Visvesvaraya Technological University in India, he has years of experience in architecture and construction. As a speaker and leader, Erwan represented DR Congo at Stemi Makers Africa, working with young Africans in science and innovation. A valuable YALI member, he is also involved in various philanthropic activities.