South African Johanna Mazibuko, who just turned 128 is believed to be the world’s oldest woman. ― Picture via Twitter/ DSDNW3
KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 ― A South African woman turned 128 recently and is believed that she could be the world’s oldest living person.In the years since, Johanna has lived through British colonialism, racial segregation policies known as apartheid and two world wars. The over-a-century-year-old woman told News24 that she was born on a maize farm and was the eldest of 12 siblings, three of whom are still alive today.
Speaking about her longevity secrets, Johanna said a combination of fresh milk and wild spinach has helped her live this long.She said her diet when she was growing up was mostly fresh milk and wild spinach.Johanna married an older widower at an age she cannot recall.Johanna had seven kids from her marriage, two of whom are still alive today.
Although she often struggles with hearing, Johanna is still independent enough to move around her house and people watch out the window.“When I die, they must slaughter a cow for me.