A Western Cape old-age home is hosting a birthday “party of the century” on Friday for a woman celebrating her 118th.
Margaret Martiz, known as “Ouma Honderd”, has lived through two world wars, the Covid-19 pandemic and four Springbok World Cup triumphs. She cannot recall memories from her younger days as she has mild dementia, but remains happy.
The event will be hosted by the AGS old-age home in Touws River and will see Martiz’s family and friends present for the day’s festivities.
The home’s manager Michael Fortuin told TimesLIVE Martiz was born in Sutherland, Northern Cape, but lived in the Breede Valley. She has been married twice and has 10 children.
“Her family are going to come on Sunday to celebrate. They cannot visit Ouma as much as they would like to but were here in the week and made plenty of jokes,” said Fortuin.
Kim Swartz
www.timeslive.co.za
