“Shouldn’t You Save to Build a Room?”: Man Living in Shack Shows Solo Vacay, Video Gets SA Talking

• A man decided to take a break from shack living and splurge on a solo getaway at The Blyde in Pretoria
• He documented his trip in a 7-minute TikTok vlog that got South Africans on the platform buzzing
• The video got mixed reactions but many people praised the guy for taking time out to spoil himself

Everyone needs a break! A South African man decided to take one, swapping shack life for a solo getaway at The Blyde in Pretoria.

Man vlogs about his getaway

The clip begins with him packing in his shack, calling a Bolt, grabbing some food supplies, and travelling to the scenic location.

He shared highlights from his stay, showing the sleek apartment, beautiful lagoon views, and some activities he did.

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Travel video goes viral

The video was posted on the TikTok page @goodwill_sbo and got 2.6 million views.

Watch the video below:

Putting your life on display comes with its own set of challenges, and netizens didn’t hold back with their opinions.

See some comments below:

@nkanyiso asked:

"So please guys be honest, do guys really really do this alone?"

@TseiTsei posted:

"Shouldn’t you save to build a room? I wonder."

@yolisa2012 wrote:

"No hard feelings buy why don't you buy a stand there where you live?"

@BonganeZikhali highlighted:

"I just saw the blanket next to you move while you were eating, which tells me that you are not alone."

@Ashyvee stated:

"I saw a night gown breathing next to you. 😂😂"

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@PitsoM commented:

"Did he say top loader ku front loader? 😂😂😂"

@ThickSonkophe mentioned:

"The Blyde is the best place to be in. 🥰🥰🥰🥰 Love that place."

@yunny said:

"Well done bro kuyafuneka ukuzikhipa we live once thanks for the plug. 🤗"

Woolworths employee living in shack

In another article, Briefly News reported that a man's TikTok video went viral after he showed people his life. The man showed that he savours his life as a Woolworths employee.

The video inspired many people and they were raving about the young man living in a shack. The man showed a day in the life of the average South African who is working class.

Source: Briefly News