“The Country Was Being Sold Here”: Man Gives Tour of the Alleged Gupta Mansion, SA Reacts

• A video tour of an abandoned mansion, which is alleged to be the former home of the controversial Gupta family, captivated viewers with its unfinished grandeur
• The intriguing clip, shared on TikTok, showcased a property in Saxonworld that appears to have been left in a state of disrepair
• Social media users responded with a heated debate, expressing shock at the size of the house while claiming it rightfully belonged to the citizens of South Africa

A local man's video took viewers on a fascinating and controversial tour of an abandoned mansion, allegedly belonging to a wealthy family.

The intriguing clip, shared on TikTok by @franadilla, was met with a flood of emotional comments and a heated debate from social media users.

The video begins with an exterior shot of a large, black, decorated gate standing behind a high white wall. The clip then transitions to the interior, revealing a house that appears to be under construction or in a state of disrepair. The walls are unpainted, and there are visible signs of water damage on the ceiling, suggesting the property has been abandoned for some time. Despite the neglected state, the remains of grandness are still visible.

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A mansion abandoned

The clip then moves to show a sleek, modern-looking elevator, marked as out of service, that is clearly on the upper level of the home. The camera moves up a magnificent spiral staircase with glass and stainless steel railings. It leads to a round opening in the ceiling, where a large glass dome illuminates the grand entrance of the house.

The video concludes with an exterior shot of a large rooftop patio, a deck that also looks like a helipad. The floor is covered in a black and white checkerboard pattern, with a view of the surrounding trees and buildings.

Mzansi debates the mansion

The clip, which was captioned as the Gupta mansion, sparked a massive debate on TikTok after it was shared. Many were shocked at the sheer size of the mansion, with some admitting they would be scared to live there. Some wondered how much it would go for on auction, stating that if it were affordable, they would love to purchase it.

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Others had a more intense reaction, arguing that the house belonged to all South African citizens. These commenters alleged that the Gupta family had defrauded the state of a lot of money and that the mansion should be returned to the people as a form of justice.

User @am01468 added:

"The country was being sold here."

User @L said:

"You’re so brave."

User @tumelo_ shared:

"The tiles by the rooftop tell you everything you need to know 🗿."

User @suvygz shared:

"I'm friends with their sons and the memories we made here, damn😭."

User @monkwakhwa added:

"Looks like something from an episode of Atlanta."

User @kitty kat commented:

"It could be so beautiful in the right hands."

User @joe blazey asked:

"So, like, why can't I legally just bring my stuff and move in there?"

User @anele_mochwisi said:

"Where our country was being sold piece by piece."

Watch the TikTok video below:

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Source: Briefly News