“Suddenly Felt a Headache From Spinning”: Woman’s Home Renovations Leave Mzansi Feeling Dizzy
- A woman undertook a personal home improvement project, revitalising her maternal grandparents' residence
- The ongoing renovation, documented in a brief video, was shared on TikTok, offering a glimpse into her major changes
- Online viewers were quick to offer congratulations and express inspiration, while also eagerly anticipating further updates
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A touching video highlighted a woman's heartfelt efforts to breathe new life into her maternal grandparents' house, even before the renovation was complete.
The personal project was shared on TikTok by @zanay_n, where it garnered numerous comments from supportive social media users.
The clip begins by showing the kitchen in its original state: a dull space featuring an old two-piece cupboard set, untiled floors, and walls that appeared to have gone without a fresh coat of paint for many years. It then rapidly fast-forwards, transitioning to a view of the new front door, now strengthened with a burglar door and an attractive wooden main door. Upon opening, the camera sweeps fast into the renovated kitchen, revealing gleaming tiled floors, freshly painted walls, and a sleek silver fridge.
The swift tour continues into a bedroom, showcasing clear progress despite obvious signs that work was still underway. Although the video moved at a rapid pace, it was evident that the woman had undertaken an impressive amount of work, transforming the dated interior into a much brighter and more modern living space for her grandparents.
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SA shares excitement
The video prompted an outpouring of congratulatory messages from social media users, who expressed admiration for the renovation work. Many appreciated the progress shown but shared a desire to see the transformation in more detail, commenting that the fast-forwarded version made them feel a bit dizzy.
Some online users found deep inspiration in her dedication, assuring her that such a selfless act would bring huge blessings. Others speculated that @zanay_n was offering a tease of the ongoing project, anticipating a full reveal of the completed house once all the work was finished.
User @Becoming Mr Molokwane said:
"You're doing well. Do it at your own pace. Don't be pressured by the unemployed angry youth who just spread hate everywhere they go❤️🙏🏾."
User @Albert Tumisho Machete declared:
"I sold the RDP to her. I'm glad she's making it look beautiful."
User @setwabakhomotso shared:
"Slow down, sis, we're also excited, but calm down and try again😩."
User @Boipelo added:
"Aowa, Aowa! Slow down so that we can acknowledge God’s greatness properly, please! ❤️🙌🏽."
User @Rose Dadoo joked:
"Bathong, I suddenly felt a headache from all that spinning hle 😭."
User @Ellen said:
"🥰♥ Please give us a proper one, this is too quick. Loving the glow up, Congratulations darling, God is good."
User @Babylicipis advised:
"Wait till you finish your project, then you can show us, no need for Fast and Furious."
User @Anele Bongy added:
"I am trying to see, but the camera is moving fast, congratulations ❤️."
Watch the TikTok video below:
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