Sarah Hermanus, from Woodlands, celebrated her 70th birthday with family and friends at Cedar High School hall in Rocklands on Saturday October 26. She and her husband Isaac had four children, one of whom is still alive. They have 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Ms Hermanus was a receptionist for Independent Newspapers for 37 years, before retiring in 2014. When asked what the secret to ageing gracefully was, she replied: “I am always there for everyone, any time and anywhere. I love people and I love being among people, which is why I suppose, I got the job (at Independent).”