Security Guard Shows Off Home Construction, Inspires Many Online
- A TikTok post captured attention after showing a security guard’s house under construction, sparking conversations online
- Many viewers applauded the guard for making wise financial choices despite the common stereotype about the security industry's low salaries
- The video quickly gained thousands of likes and shares, with people celebrating it as a symbol of determination and progress
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South Africans were moved by a viral TikTok showing a security guard’s progress in building his own home, with many praising the achievement as an inspiring example of financial discipline and resilience.
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A young security guard has left South Africans inspired after sharing a glimpse of his house currently under construction. The post, shared by TikTok user@asavelanyondo on 19 August 2025, has already gained significant attention with more than 8,200 likes, 649 comments, and 348 shares. The video shows a partially built structure made of grey cement bricks, proudly captioned:
“Umuzi we security (a Xhosa phrase meaning ‘the home of a security guard’).”
The post carries a heartfelt tone, symbolising not only progress but also a quiet victory against stereotypes that often surround people in the security profession.
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Security guard breaking stereotypes
In South Africa, security guards are often viewed through the narrow lens of low wages and financial struggle. The profession is known to be demanding, with long hours and tough working conditions, yet many guards continue to persevere. For decades, the role has been undervalued, despite being an essential part of everyday life in a country where security services are a necessity.
Against this backdrop, seeing a security guard invest in something as significant as building a home is both inspiring and encouraging. It challenges the perception that only those in high-paying professions can achieve long-term financial goals. Instead, it highlights discipline, determination, and careful money management.
Commenters filled the post with congratulatory messages, many noting how impressive it was to see a young person, especially someone in a job that is often overlooked, making such progress. For some, it was a reminder that progress is not measured by how much one earns but by how well one manages what they have. Many netizens pointed out that home ownership remains a dream for countless South Africans, making this milestone even more meaningful.
Source: TikTok
Mzansi reacted to the video
Mlindos said:
“Ubuzile omnye ukuthi yini isdingo sokuchaza ba yisecurity? 🤔🤔 Impendulo yathi 'kungoba basibukela phantsi so we prove ukuthi yes we're securities and siyakwazi ukwenza njengomntu wonke.'”
Man Dee said:
“Khona oyofisa ukuba security... Siyabonga Phoyisa.”
Carllo Ndwalane said:
“Congratulations, Zakwethu. Nangu owami nemoto yami a proudly Security Officer.”
Tiny eM said:
“A Security and a Baker, who dreams in beautiful colours. I see you bhuti. 👑😌”
Sbuzet wrote:
“Nanko omunye umuzi/ikhaya le security.”
Mampinge2 said:
“Phambili masecurity ingxaki u2020 wababonisa ukba isecurity sibalulekile.”
Suthabhense said:
“Basazonya basithatha kancane laba. 🤣 ”
Sihle Theves said:
“Basazochwala ngathi bafo cool mina nje ngiqeda ukulobola manje ngizokwakha umuzi wami manje ngiyisona isecurity. 😏😏”
Check out the TikTok post below:
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