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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>A Western Cape woman celebrated her 116th birthday on Tuesday at a party with family and friends at the Touws River care facility where she lives.<\/p>\n

Staff at the facility, carers, school children, a community band and non-profit organisation staff joined the celebration on Tuesday along with Western Cape Social Development MEC Sharna Fernandez.<\/p>\n

Margaret Maritz, fondly known as Ouma Honderd, lived in the Breede Valley all her life and today she is a resident at the Department of Social Development-funded AGS Old Age Home in Touws River.<\/p>\n

Last year, she survived Covid-19 and although she struggles a bit with her memory, she is positive and friendly, according to Fernandez.<\/p>\n

“I am pleased that Ouma is in good health and has a great sense of humour. She shared many quips and jokes with me during our visit. She has emphasised that a healthy lifestyle is the key to longevity,” the MEC added.<\/p>\n

“I wish Ouma Maritz good health and all of the best. She is a shining light in this community, and a reminder to us all to always value older persons in our families and communities.”<\/p>\n

Nurse Francina Jacobs, who takes care of Maritz at the home, said she was in good health and spirits and enjoyed receiving visitors.<\/p>\n

“Ouma only complained this morning about a sore leg. Otherwise, she is fine,” she added.<\/p>\n

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