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Johanna Mazibuko from Klerksdorp is 128 – and her supporters want her recognised as the world's oldest living person

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Johanna Mazibuko, who is from Klerksdorp, recently celebrated her 128th birthday. (PHOTO: Papi Morake)
Johanna Mazibuko, who is from Klerksdorp, recently celebrated her 128th birthday. (PHOTO: Papi Morake)

Living near Klerksdorp is a woman who belongs to one of the most exclusive clubs in the world. No amount of money, fame or power can get you in – only great genes.

Johanna Mazibuko is a supercentenarian, making her one of only about 300 000 out of the 7,8 billion people on Earth who has lived past the age of 110.

Having recently celebrated her 128th birthday, Johanna may well be the oldest person on the planet.

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