From Renting to Homeownership: Mzansi Woman’s House Tour Leaves South Africans Inspired
- A woman shared her inspiring journey from renting to owning her place, which impressed many
- The TikTok video gained massive traction as the lady unveiled her living space, leaving people raving
- South Africans reacted as they headed to the comments with congratulatory messages
- Briefly News spoke to architect and interior designer Erwan Kabwita on why personal style in home decor is important and ways to express it
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A woman beamed with pride as she gave her viewers a glimpse into her new living space, which left many inspired.

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Woman shows off her home in a video
The woman, who goes by the TikTok handle @vuyolwethuvumazonke2001, has seen her hard work and perseverance pay off. Her dream of owning her own home has now become a reality.
She expressed to her followers how she went from renting to owning her very own home. Her story, shared on social media, has caught the attention of thousands, motivating others to pursue their paths to homeownership.
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@vuyolwethuvumazonke2001's journey began like many others, was once a renter struggling to make ends meet. For years, she dreamed of the day she would no longer pay someone else's mortgage but would instead have a place to call her own. With a clear vision, she worked tirelessly, saving, budgeting, and looking for opportunities that would eventually help her achieve this goal.
The turning point came when she managed to secure and purchase a property that matched her aspirations. After months of planning, she recently opened the doors of her new home to her online viewers, showcasing the space she’s worked so hard for. The video, which captured the transformation, quickly went viral, with thousands of comments from netizens expressing their admiration for the woman's living space.
In the clip, she gives a virtual tour of the house, highlighting the cosy living spaces, sleek kitchen, and beautiful decor that left South Africans in awe.
Watch the video of the woman's home below:
Erwan Kabwita on expressing personal style in decor
While speaking to Briefly News, architect and interior designer Erwan Kabwita shared why personal style in home decor is important and ways to express it.
"It’s very important because whenever we design, we are designing according to the taste of the owner of the house. Architecture is a science that calls other sciences into the game, such as psychology, so we have to know the taste of the person we designing for," said Erwan.
House trends can be created with different architectural styles, such as minimalist and sustainable design. According to the architect and interior designer, here’s how:
"You can use a neutral colour palette as a base, then introduce bold colours through accent pieces or artwork. Choose geometric shapes and patterns and use smart home technology, etc."
SA claps for the lady's achievement
The woman's story has sparked an outpouring of positive reactions from people across South Africa, with many praising her for showing what’s possible with dedication and perseverance. Her journey has become a beacon of hope for those looking to leap from renting to owning.
Nondumiso Mbhele said:
"Seeing a woman succeeding gives me joy. Congratulations, stranger."
Nini27048 expressed:
"Wise move, girlfriend...women with brains."
Romametse shared:
"Be blessed, God loves you. Now you have peace at last."
Rethabile photo commented:
"Congratulations, dear... where did you buy your stand? I'm in need, please."
Pani stated:
"You go, girl.. You're the owner now.. Great thinking."

Source: TikTok
Women in Mzansi show off their homes
- Briefly News previously reported that the stunner, who goes by the TikTok handle @sinahtshabalala, revealed to her viewers that she was finally moving into her new home.
- A woman in South Africa beamed with pride as she showcased her impressive achievement to the world, inspiring many in the process.
- One young lady was proud of herself, and she took to social media to rave about her home.
- One woman in South Africa captured the attention of many after she showed off her impressive home upgrade.
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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.