A woman who lived through three distinct eras and was thought to be the world’s oldest human passed away at age 128 in South Africa.

Mother-of-seven According to reports, Johanna Mazibuko reportedly died at home in the country’s North West Province.

Thandiwe Wesinyana, her nurse and daughter-in-law, informed News24 that she might have passed away from a stroke.

She is not officially recognized as the oldest person in the world, according to unconfirmed sources. At 115 years old, María Branyas Morera, a native of the US, was recognized by Guinness World Records as the oldest person ever.

On May 11, Mrs. Mazibuko allegedly celebrated her 128th birthday.

Who was Johanna Mazibuko? ‘World’s oldest person’ dies aged 128 after living through three centuries

Nkukuthane Johanna Mazibuko was born on May 11, 1894, and raised on a maize farm in Ottosdal, an agricultural region.

Because of advancing age and the high standard of living on the farms, Johanna Mazibuko is unable to recall every detail of her upbringing.