Woman Shows Off Pile of R5 Savings, Leaves TikTok Amazed

• A TikTok video of a woman showing her huge pile of R5 coins went viral, gaining thousands of reactions in just a day
• Viewers were impressed by the discipline it must have taken to save such an amount, with some turning it into humour
• The clip also sparked conversations about creative saving methods and how even small amounts can build up over time

South Africans reacted with a mix of surprise and admiration after a viral TikTok showed how consistent saving of coins turned into an unexpectedly large pile.

A video has left Mzansi in awe after a woman revealed a massive pile of R5 coins she had been saving. The short clip, posted by TikTok user @khetha619 on 21 July 2025, quickly went viral as people were stunned by the dedication and sheer amount of money collected in coins.

In the seven-second video, a hand can be seen moving across stacks and piles of R5 coins neatly arranged on the floor. The clip doesn’t reveal exactly how long it took to save up the impressive collection, but it’s clear that this is no ordinary jar of change.

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The video gained huge traction in just a short time, drawing 12,400 likes, 340 comments, 662 bookmarks, and 1,755 shares. South Africans flooded the comment section, praising the saver’s commitment while also joking about how much carrying such an amount to the bank would weigh.

Online buzz over savings discipline

For many viewers, the clip was more than just an entertaining video; it became a lesson in financial discipline. Several commenters admitted they had tried and failed to stick to similar savings challenges, while others said the video inspired them to start putting aside their own coins.

Others admired the idea of saving small amounts consistently, pointing out how quickly coins can add up when set aside with intention. The video sparked discussions around creative ways South Africans are saving money during tough economic times, from coin jars to stokvels.

The viral moment reminded viewers that saving, no matter how small the amount, can eventually make a real difference. For some, it was a light-hearted spectacle; for others, it was a powerful motivation to start their own journey of consistent saving.

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Mzansi reacted to the video

Nomthandazo Nomthi said:

"How much? 🙄🙄"

nanah796 said:

"For how long? 🥰🥰"

Siyabonga said:

"That’s why we can’t find the R5 anymore."

Shellysibanda98 said:

"My patience wouldn’t allow me."

Sama said:

"I have more than this; I will take it to the bank."

Mamoyo said:

"This is great, how did you manage to save all this money?"

Nalimore said:

"That's for how many years?"

Okuwat said:

"I save in the morning, and in the evening, I pick up my money to use. 🤣🤣 I can't complete even a single day."

Check out the TikTok video below:

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• A young man from Gauteng documented his journey of saving money to build his own space using affordable Vibracrete panels.
• One young lady had the internet buzzing over her one-year savings as she showed it off in a video, further prompting reactions.
• A South African TikTok user shared his journey of steadily building a personal savings goal for a special experience later this year.

Source: Briefly News