"It Is Only God": Young South African Woman Builds Her Own Home After Years of Renting

"It Is Only God": Young South African Woman Builds Her Own Home After Years of Renting

  • A young lady shared a glimpse of her journey building her house, inspiring many along the way
  • The stunner revealed what gave her the courage to proceed on the journey, and it gained massive traction
  • South Africans reacted by rushing to the comments section to share their thoughts

One young lady in Mzansi has taken a bold step towards financial independence by building her own home after growing weary of paying rent.

A South African woman showcased how she built her house after years of renting.
A lady shared her journey to building her house after years of renting. Image: @mmathapelo167gmail.com
Source: TikTok

Woman builds house after years of paying rent

After years of forking out thousands of rands for monthly rentals, @mmathapelo167gmail.com decided it was time to invest in something permanent.

The young lady purchased a small piece of land but did not disclose the location. With savings and working hard to fulfil her dream, she began building a bachelor home, brick by brick and revealed in the comments that she spent about R100k.

Documenting her journey on social media, she quickly gained a following of people inspired by her courage and hands-on approach. Her story has sparked conversations about alternative housing solutions and the importance of property ownership for young South Africans, especially women.

While taking to her TikTok caption, @mmathapelo167gmail.com simply said the following:

"It is only GOD for this little. I thank you."

The TikTok video became a hit as she showed off the final touches of her home, which were well-decorated according to her style. The footage has gathered many views along with thousands of likes and comments.

Her story touched many online, proving that with grit and vision, homeownership is achievable.

Watch the clip of the lady building her house below:

TikTok takes notice of accomplishment

Many people were impressed by the woman achieving such an incredible milestone, as they showered her with congratulatory messages.

kgadies0 said:

"This is a sign I needed."

User expressed:

"Nna problem Akena le stand, congratulations, you worked hard."

Liyathitha-kwanda-okuhle commented:

"Congrats, mommy super proud of you, stranger."

TDK Thandi wrote:

"I'm proud of you, gal, congratulations."

kgadi-ya-Bathokwa1 stated:

"Yep, that's my friend, so proud of him."

XINHLERH_440 commented:

"I never looked back, I’m happy at home."

Mfanomdala stated:

"Where did you buy the headboard."
A lady shared her journey to building her house after years of renting.
A South African woman showcased how she built her house after years of renting. Image: @mmathapelo167gmail.com
Source: TikTok

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.
  • A young, hardworking South African woman has achieved the dream of homeownership and shared her journey with her followers on TikTok. 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.

Source: Briefly News

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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