“I Salute You Both”: Couple Buys the Ugliest House on the Street and Transforms It, SA Stunned
- A local couple bought the ugliest house in an area in Cape Town, willing and ready to put in the work to turn it into a gorgeous place
- The duo did just that, making the house look unrecognisable with stunning finishings, and shared the before and after on TikTok
- Social media users flooded the comments, showering the couple with compliments for their amazing job, while others begged them for more home content
- Briefly News asked financial expert Fulufhelani Mashapha how social media impacts the way we judge others' money habits and lifestyles
Source: TikTok
A husband and wife took on a huge task after buying a house that needed a lot of tender love and care, investing their time, money, and effort, and turning it into a lovely palace.
The wife, TikTok user @daniels_kt, shared the home renovation clip on her account on 10 April. It attracted comments from social media users who felt they would do well if they turned their skill into a business.
The house before and after the renovations
The clip begins by showing a picture of the couple looking back at the camera, close to huge buildings. It transitions to show the house they called the 'ugliest' in the street on the outside, looking neglected as if it had been taken over by ghosts. The outside wall looks rusty and cracked, and the inside has no ceiling or wall plastering.
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The video transitions again to show the work being done, with the house coming along nicely; walls painted white, and a man standing on the ladder installing a ceiling. The clip moves to show a stunning modern lounge, with a glossy white ceiling, detailed finishes and a cute fireplace to complement the home's aesthetics.
Watch the TikTok video below:
The couple really put their all into the makeover. They have other videos on TikTok showing the hard work that went into stripping the floors and tiling. Transforming a house like that takes serious planning and budgeting. But viewers should see it as inspiration, not a reason to make big changes without preparing first.
Briefly News spoke with financial expert Fulufhelani Mashapha about how social media influences perceptions of financial responsibility and personal image. She said:
"Social media plays a significant role in shaping perceptions. People often assume someone’s financial status based on the content they share—regardless of whether the person is genuinely wealthy or merely projecting an image of financial success. It’s often hard to tell the difference."
SA loves the couple's home
The clip gained massive views and comments from social media users, who filled the lady's feed with compliments. Many said they did not expect the house to look that great, praising the couple for having good taste. Some were impressed to see a smart young couple, saying they wished young people would follow in their footsteps.
Others advised them to flip the house, suggesting they must move on to another project, as they believed the couple had the potential to make it big in the property business.
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User @Greg4mal said:
"'God, vision, patience, determination. support from each other. Love this. Congratulations guys.
User @Bralu_Nkompela shared:
"Absolutely beautifully transformed."
User @Dimples commented:
"Awesome. Wish all youngsters could follow your lead and I see a house full of potential that will be filled with love. May God bless you☺️."
User @shafiekanderson added:
"Well done to the couple, it's only possible if you are a team in your project and have one vision I salute you both 👏."
User @Dylan Isaacs shared:
"These kinds of posts make me happy, beautiful. Yoh! I must say 🔥🔥🔥."
User @Maximus said:
"Awesome. As long as you saw the potential and turned it into your ll palace."
3 Briefly News posts about homes
- A 28-year-old woman bought land and built her mom a gorgeous home in a posh suburb, leaving her in tears, saying she restored her dignity.
- A local couple showed off their new home, a massive four-bedroom house with two garages, an entertainment area, a large kitchen and enough space to install a swimming pool.
- A 25-year-old babe spent around R35K building a flat for rental income on her parents' property, but her mother demanded the rent income and later sold their home.
Updated by Hilary Sekgota, Human Interest HOD at Briefly News.
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Bongiwe Mati (Human Interest Editor) Bongiwe Mati is a Human Interest reporter who joined Briefly News in August 2024. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree from the University of the Western Cape. Her journalism journey began in 2005 at the university newspaper. She later transitioned to marketing and sales at Leadership Magazine under Cape Media (2007-2009). In 2023, she joined BONA magazine as an Editorial Assistant, contributing to digital and print platforms across current news, entertainment, and human interest categories. Bongiwe can be reached at bongiwe.mati@briefly.co.za
Fulufhelani Mashapha (Author and Actuarial Analyst) Fulufhelani Mashapha is a qualified actuarial analyst and author of 'Mind Your Cents'. She is also a One Young World Ambassador and Personal Finance Youtuber focusing on budgets, debt, savings, insurance and investments.
