The world’s oldest person has died at age 134. Johanna Rametsi from South Africa has passed away and been laid to rest in Hammanskraal.

Johanna Rametsi became the oldest living person in the world after Saparman Sodimejo from Indonesia died at age 146 in April 2017.

The department’s Mbangwa Xaba said, “Among the dignitaries, is the Gauteng Social Development MEC Nandi Mayathula-Khoza who will be delivering a speech on behalf of the Gauteng government in acknowledging this international icon in our province.”