SA Woman Buys Big House in Croatia, Celebration Goes Viral

• A South African woman living in Croatia shared a video of herself and her husband celebrating their new home
• She revealed that it had taken three years of searching to finally secure the house, making the achievement even more meaningful
• The video collected hundreds of supportive comments, with viewers congratulating her persistence and cheering on the milestone

South Africans admired a viral video of a woman buying her dream home in Croatia, celebrating her persistence and joyful milestone.

A South African woman living abroad had social media buzzing after sharing her milestone in homeownership. TikTok user @mrsgolubovic posted the video on 5 September 2025, and the post gained over 3,300 likes and hundreds of comments in just four days. Thandeka, who is married to a Croatian man, posted a video celebrating outside the big new house they purchased. The moment felt extra special as she popped a champagne to mark the occasion.

Buying a home is no easy feat, and she revealed that it had taken three years of searching before she finally found the right place. The excitement of moving into a permanent space was clearly visible in her post, and many congratulated her on the achievement. She wrote:

"We’ve been looking to buy a house for 3years and it finally happened."

South African abroad celebrates new home purchase

People applauded her persistence and were inspired to see her achieve a dream that many work toward for years. Her journey of buying a house in Croatia reflected patience, planning, and determination, and viewers admired how she and her husband finally reached this milestone after three years of searching. The excitement of popping champagne outside their new home captured a moment of triumph that resonated with anyone chasing long-term goals, showing that hard work and careful decisions can truly pay off.

Her story resonated with both locals and South Africans abroad, showing how determination pays off in meaningful ways. The new chapter in Croatia symbolised not just personal success but also the beginning of building a family legacy in a new country. Many were inspired by how she combined ambition with adventure, embracing a life abroad while still representing her South African roots, proving that dreams can expand beyond borders when paired with commitment and perseverance.

Mzansi reacted to the video

Mario Pavić wrote:

"I'm Croatian and I have advice for you: RUN!"

Nomhadaba commented:

"Work hard, my country girl, be there and make us proud, it's what we do, congratulations. ❤️"

Elizabeta Barisic said:

"Ovi negativni komentari hrvatskig građana samo dokazuju zašto nam je država u banani i zašto se svi sele van iz države"

sanelaszabo3🇭🇷🇪🇺 wrote:

"Kad planiraš naučiti naš jezik? Ili tu živiš samo povremeno?"

Friesfromfriday commented:

"There are so many miserable people in this comment section. First, their argument was 'they come here illegally.' You are there legally with full documentation. Now the argument is 'they are buying houses so we are doomed', meanwhile, buying a house helps the economy. Just because their miserable selves cannot work hard and achieve a standard of living that is normal doesn’t mean they should throw water on one’s happiness. Congratulations!"

DeeDee.st said:

"Prvu kucu? A sta ces kupit, cili kvart?"

Saretta wrote:

"Dobro nam došla u Rijeci. ❤️"

Kadtespicistruja commented:

"Čestitam! Dobro došli i ne obagirite se na ove 'ljude' koji su sami na sebe ljuti jer su ljeni nešto učiniti za sebe a ne daj Bože za druge. Enyoj!"

Check out the TikTok video below:

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Source: Briefly News