“My Annual Salary”: Visitors Stunned by Homeowner’s Luxury R100k Double-Door Fridge

• A TikTok video of a R100k double-door fridge amazed visitors and gained over 54,000 likes in five days
• The clip by @chwayitaxwayi showed guests applauding the fridge’s sleek design and modern features
• The video sparked online chatter about lifestyle, luxury, affordability and the appeal of high-end appliances

South Africans reacted with awe after a TikTok video showed visitors celebrating a homeowner’s R100k fridge, turning a household appliance into a trending topic.

A businesswoman and TikTok user @chwayitaxwayi posted a video on 12 September 2025 that quickly left viewers stunned. In the clip, visitors entered a home and couldn’t believe their eyes when they saw a massive double-door fridge worth around R100,000. The video drew more than 54,000 likes and 1,300 shares within five days, showing just how much attention the luxury appliance received.

As the visitors opened the fridge doors, their reactions ranged from gasps to applause. The sleek design and advanced features made it stand out as more than just a household appliance; it was a statement piece. Social media users were quick to join the conversation, with many joking about how they’d react the same way if they encountered such a fridge.

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Luxury appliances spark social media buzz

What fascinated viewers most was how something as everyday as a fridge could spark such excitement. The clip highlighted the growing interest in high-end appliances and how they represent more than just function, but also lifestyle and status. For some, it was about admiration; for others, it was a moment to dream of owning something similar.

The video also tapped into South Africa’s culture of sharing authentic, lighthearted moments online. While not everyone could afford a fridge with that price tag, the genuine joy and surprise of the visitors made the content relatable. In just a few seconds, a luxury appliance became the centre of a nationwide conversation about aspiration and appreciation.

Mzansi reacted to the video

Siwe said:

“Yi fridge keleyo. 🤌🏾😂”

Luyanda Ngcobo:

"I empty le fridge igcwele u forever. 🤣😭"

B_Thasko said:

"Imbiza yamalini? 🔥 Yhoo hay uyinkunzi ubabes. ❤️❤"

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Sunshine_Kohli added:

"Her friends understand her so well. 😅"

Noni said:

"Ulibele umbonisa ikhohleli ice. 🧊 Maka dzu. 😂😂"

TbohTouch wrote:

'"Imileqwa emibini iphekwe kwimbiza ye R20 000.' 😂😂😂 Yekwa wehlule sisi. 🤣"

ZikiT said:

"This is so beautiful, yazi Babes. Their laughter shows how much you have always been the ‘life of the party,’ but also how proud of you and your success, because they know izolo lwakho and how far you’ve come as a person. ❤️👌🏽🤏🏾"

Andi Siwe:

“Akandithetheleli kula mi trendo yam zange wandibona ndi wrong. 🤣🤣❤”

Check out the TikTok video below:

3 other Briefly News stories about fridges

• A man in Cape Town, Chad Nathan, took a trip to a well-known retail store and spent R1 400 on groceries and showed his fridge afterwards.
• A man left the online community in disbelief after posting a video showing how he stores his pants in the deep freeze.
• A TikTok video of a woman stunned many as she casually purchased a luxury double-door fridge.

Source: Briefly News