The 121-year-old granny from Ventersdorp, Martha Hester Sehao’s eyes were especially bright on Monday, 14 May when the Potchefstroom Herald handed her a brand new wheelchair.
Martha Hester Sehao in her new wheelchair with her letter from E.S. Le Grange School. Photo: Selogile LeshageMartha took the Internet by storm when the Herald published an article about her last week, stating that she could be the oldest living person in the world. Her green South African identity book shows her birth date as 9 January 1897. After Martha’s story was told, people from all over – even as far as Finland – contacted the Herald to ask how they could help.
Learners from E.S. Le Grange school with the wheelchair. Photo: Marianke Saayman
Alderie Scholtz (left) initiated the donation of the wheelchair. Right is the principal of E.S. Le Grange School, Renette van Graan. Photo: Marianke SaaymanThree different people offered to donate a wheelchair but E.S. Le Grange School in Potchefstroom was first in line. The school donated a brand new wheelchair to Martha with all their love. Martha was in awe of her gift and, once she was put in the seat, didn’t want to get out.
Her family and friends said this is a great blessing and it will make her daughter, Miriam’s life much easier. Miriam looks after Martha all day and, until now, has had to carry her wherever she needed to be. Now, Martha will be able to leave the house and stroll down the street with her new set of wheels.
The tears in Miriam’s eyes and the constant smile on Martha’s face were proof enough that E.S. Le Grange School has made a big contribution to these people.
Read also:
https://www.citizen.co.za/potchefstroom-herald/47547/granny-ventersdorp-oldest-world/
