“This Is Wow”: Transformation of a Shack to Mkhukhu Mansion Impresses Mzansi

• A content creator shared a video of a single-storey shack that was transformed into a gorgeous mansion
• The clip shared on TikTok showed the process of demolishing the mkhukhu and remodelling it into a double-story sanctuary
• Social media users flooded the comments section with nothing but praise for the builders, with many requesting a quotation on the number of rooms they wished to build
• Briefly News spoke with Mlondolozi Kani, owner of Kannjane Construction and Supplies, about the shack mansion project that had Mzansi talking

A local creator shared ideas with the online community on modernising shacks, turning them into spaces where families could live together for a long time.

The clip was shared on TikTok by @pimpmyzozo on 14 March 2026 and reached 819K views, with many comments from social media users impressed by the beautiful work.

The group of men demolished the small rusty shack while getting ready to build a new one. Using new materials, the men began construction of a double-storey shack.

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The gorgeous double-storey shack

The creator, TikTok user @pimpmyzozo, shared a clip of a double-storey home with a large balcony, aluminium windows, and a veranda. The shiny zincs were painted into a charcoal colour, giving the double-storey a mansion feel. The front was also upgraded to a garden, with bright lights installed outside the home.

Watch the TikTok video below:

The ultimate mkhukhu makeover

The Briefly News team in Mlondolozi spoke with the building expert about the technical aspects involved in transforming a simple metal structure into a high-end residence. We asked how a structure of metal sheets can look so much like a luxury house. He responded:

“It’s all about the internal skeleton. You build a solid wooden or steel frame inside the zinc walls. Once you add high-quality boards, insulation, and plaster, you can’t even tell it is a shack. It will feel like a brick house, but much faster to finish.”

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When asked if it is cheaper to build a luxury mansion this way instead of using standard bricks and cement, Mlondolozi said:

“It is cheaper. You save a lot of money on heavy foundations and on paying workers to mix sand and cement. It is the best way for someone with a smaller budget to get a top-tier living space, rather than waiting years to save up for a traditional build.

Mzansi loves the mansion shack

The clip was well received by many social media users, who flooded the comments section with praise for the modern shack. Many viewers sought the builder's contact details and praised their work. Some said the modern shacks might be a solution for the housing problem in Mzansi, noting that people were willing to settle for anything as long as it was safe. One viewer who loved the design expressed interest in selling his house, buying a stand, and building his mkhukhu mansion.

User @user4453036866905 said:

"Ey, nice! I'm thinking of selling my house and buying a stand to build this. This is wow👌🏾."

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User @Mbomzi Sizolele Tshefu asked:

" How much is it to build six rooms? We live in Gqeberha."

User @love Peace Happiness shared:

"Please show the transformation from inside 😳."

User @Matshidiso said:

"We are not going to bother ourselves with expensive housing; we will settle for nice, beautiful mkhukhu."

User @amzeen1Amanda commented:

"Hi, my sister and I have a three-room mkhukhu. We are asking you to please transform it, we live with rats 😳."

User @Marcia asked:

"Yes, please show the transformation from inside."

3 Briefly News articles about shacks

• A viral video captured a group of men attempting to relocate a massive, fully-built shack by carrying it down a public road, causing chaos and delays.
• A woman shared a video tour of her gorgeous, customised shack, featuring luxury fittings like a chandelier, designer appliances, and custom-built, glossy red cabinetry, impressing social media users.
• A local man shared a powerful video respectfully addressing a troll who questioned his cleanliness and Nike outfit while living in a shack, and many viewers praised him.

Source: Briefly News