“Who Approved the Plan?” South African Man Shows Construction of an Underground House

• A man shared a video of a unique building project that immediately caught the attention of South Africans
• The construction sparked curiosity, with many questioning how ventilation and durability would work in such a structure
• Despite multiple concerns, netizens were intrigued and eager to see how the house turns out, as he asked for patience

South Africans were intrigued by a TikTok video showing an unusual building project that is still underway, leaving many with questions.

A TikTok creator, @kwamaisha, sparked curiosity online after posting a video on 14 August 2025 showing the progress of his underground house project. The clip, which already has more than 1,000 likes, gives viewers a tour of the unconventional construction. The home is still very much a work in progress, but the creator confidently assured his followers that the idea will make sense once complete.

The video shows large sections of the earth dug out, with the foundations and layout beginning to take shape below ground level. Instead of building upwards like a standard home, the creator is focused on using the natural surroundings to form walls and create insulation. Many of the comments came from intrigued viewers who wanted to know more about how such a structure would work, especially in terms of ventilation, safety, and long-term durability. He captioned the video:

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Curiosity grows around the unusual project

While some people questioned the risks of building underground, others expressed admiration for the creativity and ambition behind the project. Underground homes are not common in South Africa, making the construction stand out even more.

The creator’s confidence suggests that a larger plan behind the design may be revealed as the build progresses. For now, TikTok users remain hooked, waiting to see how this bold idea will take shape.

Mzansi reacts to the video

Skhula said:

"Where are you? I wanna pay a visit one day when it's done."

Real MJ said:

"What will happen if it rains? I foresee disaster here."

Emily said:

"Maisha aaah eeeh, letlo re kidnap lare beya underground rooms lena. 😆 Ketlo yetela ge go fedile... Lebotseng bo Mnkwethu mowe."

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NewsAid said:

"A house built with pavement bricks? 😭🔥"

Mojakgomo said:

"Not ideal for rainy days."

Lovey said:

"Yoh! 😳 Thank you, now I know where to run when there's nuclear war, that's a bunker, but now since we all know, please don't forget me in case of emergency yoh! 😬"

Princelotanang said:

"I know where to run during nuclear war."

Mavericks said:

"We rally behind you... One day at the time abuti."

Check out the TikTok video below:

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Updated by Hilary Sekgota, Human Interest HOD at Briefly News.

Proofreading by Roxanne Dos Ramos, copy editor at Briefly.co.za.

Source: Briefly News