Family and friends celebrate Gogo’s birthday
"My grandmother is a praying woman and an understanding individual who always finds ways of dealing with situations."
Ms Johanna Motshoene, who is possibly one of the oldest residents of Nxiweni Section, celebrated her 90th birthday on January 30.
Ms Motshoene was surrounded by her family, friends, neighbours and church members of The Republic Church of Zion based in Mpho Section on her birthday.
Her first grandchild, Mr Sipho Nkabinde, said his granny is a loving person who never holds grudges.
“My grandmother is a praying woman and an understanding individual who always finds ways of dealing with situations,” said Mr Nkabinde.
Ms Motshoene’s secret to a long life is prayer.
“Prayer has given me a long life. It helped me find ways to face the realities of life, its up and downs. It does not fight or hold grudges. It helps keep me strong and allows me to stay positive at all times,” said Ms Motshoene.
Ms Motshoene is encouraging young people to consider prayer as their tool of life.
Ms Motshoene’s birthday celebration was organised by her children and grandchildren.
She has six children, two girls and four boys, 15 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
At her age, Ms Motshoene could still hear clearly, see and walk without a stick.
She loves to spent most of her days listening to Ikwekwezi FM.
During the birthday celebration, there were well wishes, presents and music serenades to mark her decades of life.
