Johannesburg Man Paying R20k Apartment Finds His BMW Damaged and Exposes Pitfalls of Estate Living

• A man living in Johannesburg showed people the unfiltered reality of renting in the big city
• The man shared a TikTok video where he disclosed how much he pays in rent and what he gets for it
• People were in disbelief at the state his BMW was in overnight, despite paying a hefty sum for safe accommodation in Johannesburg
• Briefly News asked financial expert Fulufhelani Mashapha about the role social media plays in influencing luxury consumer purchases, particularly for high-end products like cars

A TikTok video by a Johannesburg resident went viral as he showed how much he pays in rent. The man was candid about his living situation as he gave people a tour of his apartment.

The main shared the details that left online users floored by how much he tolerates despite his pricey rent. People commented on the man's videos as he explained the disadvantages of living in an estate.

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In a TikTok video, @shuaib_eb told people that he pays R20,000 in rent. He sarcastically said he was going to show people all the benefits he gets for his apartment. First, he showed that his BMW was damaged overnight in his carport. He said:

"You get to wake up to half your car missing, it's like one of the best feelings ever, 10 out of 10."

The TikTokker said he found the person who damaged his BMW, and they were handling it privately. Unfortunately, he reported that the estate ghosted him and would not give him access to footage of what happened to his car. The man said that besides the money, the estate managers showed no ethics or morals and disrespected him. He added that he had many issues living in an estate for the last two years.

In another video, the man disclosed that he was fined R6000 for hanging his clothes to dry. Whenever he puts a clothes drying rack on his balcony, he gets fined R1000.

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Briefly News asked financial expert Fulufhelani Mashapha about the role social media plays in influencing luxury consumer purchases, particularly for high-end products like cars. She said:

"For many buyers, it’s not just about the car—it’s about the image and status it represents, and social media amplifies that perception."

South Africa floored by man's rent

Many people thought that the man was not getting his money's worth, considering how much he pays in rent. Online users commented that the man deserves better. Watch the video of the man complaining about his R20, 000 apartment below:

Kelly said:

"Same happened to me. Guy reversed-parked into my car. Balwin refused to give me footage."

Lethabo Maboyane commented:

"Happened to me too. Woke up and found the number plate on the floor with scratches. Estate never wants to assist."

Nqobile Mntungwa wrote:

"Sir, its absolutely about the money! R20000 is a salary in SA!"

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Dr_Siba wondered:

"Why don't you buy your house, bro, for R20k? That's crazy, damn."

Mrs Boipelo S 🍸 commented:

"Paying 20k for a carport is mad business."

Gugu Fikile Mbele was in awe:

"R20k rent plus the BMW instalment? 😭😩"

Ledi tm claimed:

"R20k in Johannesburg gets you a penthouse."

Asa-Lizy added:

"Name and shame so we can avoid when we are rich😫"

Mrs Boipelo S 🍸 shared:

"Paying R20k for a carport is mad business."

Asa-Lizy demanded:

"Name and shame so we can avoid when we are rich😫"

Other Briefly News stories about housing

• A couple went viral after they showed the unique family home they built as an alternative to a typical being home.
• Peeps were in awe of a young lady who showed off her student apartment, which looked luxurious
• South Africans were in stitches over an apartment for rent in Johannesburg that had a weird layout.

Source: Briefly News