"Your Vote Matters": SA Property Duo's 60-Day AI House Flip Stuns Followers on Day 27

• A South African property team is transforming a neglected house into an AI-designed home in just 60 days
• On day 27, the @nongswealth team painted the boundary wall in a colour chosen entirely by their followers
• Fans are hooked on the progress, with many doubting the team will pull it off in time
• Briefly News spoke to property expert Rajesperi Naidoo about why renovating a property can be a worthwhile investment

A South African property team is racing against the clock. The duo behind @nongswealth on TikTok set themselves a 60-day challenge to flip a badly neglected house into a modern home designed entirely by artificial intelligence. On 17 August 2026, they shared their day 27 update, and it had followers gripped.

The house was in a sorry state when they started. Walls were poorly maintained, paint was peeling in places, and some floors had no tiles at all. When they first introduced the project on day one, one of the men admitted the smell alone made him question what they had gotten themselves into. Their collaborator used AI to generate an interior design vision of what the finished home could look like, including floor-to-ceiling glass windows and a sleek, contemporary feel.

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Followers vote on the colour

By day 27, progress was visible. The team had put a poll to their audience, asking followers to vote on what colour the boundary wall should be painted. The majority vote won, and the wall was painted in a warm beige-grey tone. In the update, one of the men proudly showed how the finished wall closely matched the AI-generated reference images they had been working towards.

The clip also showed a large truck parked outside as rubble and discarded materials were cleared from the property. Inside, plastering and paintwork were still underway across much of the home. A key milestone on the horizon was the installation of oversized foldable glass windows, spanning an entire wall.

Despite the progress, some followers remained sceptical about whether the team could complete the full transformation within the 60-day window.

Speaking to Briefly News writer Nerissa Naidoo, Rajesperi Naidoo explained why homeowners should consider renovating their properties:

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“Renovating your property can improve both the look and value of your home. You don't have to change everything at once. Simple upgrades like a fresh coat of paint, fixing damaged areas, updating the kitchen or improving the outside of the property can make a big difference. These changes can also make the home more comfortable for you and your family. If you ever decide to sell, a well-kept and modern home may also attract more buyers and give you a better chance of getting a good price.”

Mzansi loves the Flip

Viewers following the build shared their thoughts in the comments section of the TikTok page:

@Katlego Morolong said:

"The wall looks so warm and inviting 🥺🥺🥺"

@Faith Chauke wrote:

"My vote matters indeed 😂🙌🏾🙌🏾"

@user8986918685485 joked:

"I still don't understand the windows Mabena moment 😂"

@Kyle Ramjee asked:

"Are you guys building construction?"

See the full TikTok clip below:

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Source: Briefly News