Antie Joutjie's right royal birthday

Antie Joutjie’s right royal birthday

In pre-Republican days, when Antie Joutjie Kuhrau of Kleinmond was born, those South Africans who reached the venerable age of 100 received a telegram of congratulations from the (British) Monarch.

Conversely, when Antie Joutjie turned 100 on Monday 1 February (see The Village NEWS of 27 January), she herself was treated like royalty.

Surrounded by all six of her children for a celebratory lunch at her daughter, Hilda Greyling’s house, she could share happy memories of a long, active and truly blessed life, in which her love of children played a major role. Tired but happy after the excitement of the day, Antie Joutjie retired to her room after lunch for a little nap.

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