"Big Dreams Start With a Vision”: Woman Inspires As She Shows Off Newly Built Home

• A Facebook video posted on 5 September 2025 of a woman walking through a two-story house goes viral
• In the Facebook video, you get a walk-through of the interior and exterior while seeing views of open fields and houses kilometres away
• The comments were full of chatter, with Mzansi feeling proud and stunned by the beautiful build

Thandeka Mbata, a content creator who posts South Africans building remarkable homes, has gone viral. In a Facebook video posted on 5 September 2025, she shared the layout of a newly built two-story home in a rural area, taking followers on a tour of the home's spacious interior and an elegant exterior.

On Facebook, @Thandeka Mbatha is known for her inspiring content that shows off construction stories from all over South Africa. Through these posts, she shows the skill, perseverance and creativity of South Africans who, despite challenges, manage to construct beautiful homes with limited resources.

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Building a dream home in South Africa

Building a home is like bringing a dream to life. The Brick and Bolt shared that it all starts with planning, deciding on how big the house will be, what it will look like, and how much money you can spend. Then you check the land to make sure it's safe to build on and create the official designs. Once you get permission, the real work begins. This includes preparing the ground and laying the foundation, which is the most important part to make sure the house is strong. After that, the main structure goes up with columns and walls, and finally, the roof and floors are added.

The finishing touches

After the hours of labour, the main building is done, and the house gets its final touches to become a true home. They lay the floors, using different materials like tiles or marble, to match the owner's taste. The very last step is a careful check of everything to ensure the house is safe and will last for a long time. This final check guarantees that the home is not only beautiful but also well-built and sturdy.

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The video struck a chord with many followers. South Africans praised the stunning home and the homeowner's determination. The comments were filled with messages of pride and motivation, with many saying how the video made them believe in the possibility of achieving their own dreams. Her content is a powerful reminder that big dreams often begin with a vision and that anyone, no matter where they come from, can build a future they can be proud of.

Sibongile Yvonne wrote:

"Amen 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 and 👌 👏 😍 wow."

Sinenhlanhla Khumalo said:

"I'm inspired 🙌❤️❤️❤️"

Xesha Musiq commented:

"Queen ♥️👌, this is beautiful 🙌 Thandeka Mbatha."

Emile Beetha wrote:

"Great stuff. Do the other one in picture too."

Dawn Mqwebu-Mokwena said:

"Well done, dear, this is so beautiful."

Slindile Mkhize commented:

"Congratulations, my sister may God continue to bless you 🙏"

Zoliswa Mtukayekwa wrote:

"That is so awesome 👌"

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Claratic Nofanezile Nadludlu said:

"From my heart 💗 to God's ears 🙏"

Watch the Facebook video below:

3 Other Briefly News stories about house building

• A KwaZulu-Natal 19-year-old entrepreneur demolishes his family's shack to build them a home from scratch.
• A local couple show how they turned a bare plot into their dream home using Vibracrete slabs.
• A female construction manager breaks down the costs of a 3-bedroom home and explains that it also depends on location and materials used.

Source: Briefly News