The story was picked up by commentary creator CoolStoryBru in a Facebook video posted on 6 July 2026, where he reacted with visible amusement. A man lives in a tree in his family's yard. The man simply wanted a place away from the noise of everyday life and built one himself, several metres off the ground. @Palesa Molefe wrote:"Wood on a tree: In the township: It's a shack. A South African couple celebrating the acquisition of their first home, a simple shack in an informal settlementSource: Briefly News