Sowetan Man Turns Small Backroom Into Loft, South Africans in Awe: “Did the Council Approve?”

• Soweto resident Lebohang Mlangeni shared with social media users how he turned his small backroom into a spacious loft
• The video he uploaded on TikTok showed the construction workers transforming a basic space into something beautiful
• The transformation intrigued many members of the online community, with viewers asking for the builder's contact details

Lebohang Mlangeni, a homeowner in Soweto, showcased how he amazingly transformed his small backroom into a modern double-storey loft. The improvements to his home wowed the online community.

The Sowetan man took to his TikTok account on 16 May, 2025 to show the process. The property was filled with the necessary materials and construction workers, who produced grand results.

At the end of the clip, online viewers saw what was once covered in cement turn into a spacious loft.

The viral post did not disclose the cost of the transformation.

Soweto loft impresses South Africans

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After seeing the transformation on their For You Pages, several social media users expressed how much they loved the look of the loft. The grand structure also had people sharing how it inspired them to do the same with their homes and asking for information about those who were involved in the process.

@taso2802 confessed in the comment section:

"I won't see myself moving out of my parents' house at all with all that beauty."

@lebogangmichaels shared their queries under the post, writing:

"I’m actually looking at doing something similar. Did you have to redo the house plan? Do you mind sharing your builder's contact details?"

An ecstatic @sassee_muntu, who looked to do the same thing with their home, said to Lebohang:

"Omg, I have had this vision for a while now. I think this is my sign. I can't wait to see the finished results."

Lebohang's loft inspired @7th.venusian, who remarked:

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"And I'm going to copy you, neh. This is a smart idea."

@raseroka.o jokingly told the homeowner:

"If I were the neighbour, tjo, I would sue. Nice home, brother."

@thxbi_r showed concern and added in the comments:

"No hate, but did the council approve your building plans, because if they didn’t, you can get into trouble and will be forced to demolish."

Lebohang replied to the TikTok user:

"None taken, and yes, it was approved. I had to redo the whole house plan."

Take a look at the transformation in the TikTok video below:

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• In another article, Briefly News reported that a woman showed her modern home, which took three months to complete. Shining silver pillars outside her house grabbed viewers' attention.
• A South African woman transformed her childhood RDP house, a journey spanning several years. People found inspiration in her dedication to upgrading her family home.
• A woman toasted to a rent-free generation after turning her humble shack into the home of her dreams. She proudly showed her kitchen, which had a Carrol Boyes bread bin and Smeg appliances.

Source: Briefly News