It was a double celebration for Shariefa Khan, one of the oldest citizens of District Six who turned 100 years old.
Her excited family started off their celebrations with an Iftar dinner party at her daughter's home in Rylands on Saturday.
Yesterday, the party was taken to Wynberg, at the home of her nephew who hosted a photoshoot with family members before another dinner party.
One of her six children, Nadiema Khan, says they decided to keep it small and intimate because two weeks ago when her mom was interviewed she got overwhelmed by the media attention and cried.
Nadiema describes her mom as a healthy, strong woman.
"She has a memory, sharp hearing and speaks very well," says Nadiema.
Another daughter Sumaya Mukhadam agrees and says: "She has been very excited, but yes she does get tired every now and then."
They say Auntie Riefa, who, along with her husband, owned the famous Bombay Cafe aka Dout’s Cafe, still makes the most delicious samoosas, just like in her youth.
Auntie Riefa is the eldest claimant of District Six, but is still waiting to hear whether her biggest wish will come true – going back home to Hanover Street.
“We cannot forget the pain, anguish, dehumanisation, deprivation and degeneration which the forced removals brought upon us,” she says.
“Now in my old age, I still remember the pain of seeing how our homes were bulldozed and the day my husband had to up a sign in the shop window saying it would be closing down.
“No one will ever understand how painful it is to stand on a patch of waste ground where your house once was. I want to die in District Six – it’s my last wish.”