Ontlametse Phalatse to meet President Zuma

Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma will tomorrow receive a courtesy call from Ontlametse Phalatse, one of the two South African girls living with Progeria, at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.

Progeria is an extremely rare genetic disorder in which symptoms resembling aspects of aging are manifested at a very early.

The Presidency on Wednesday said the courtesy call is on Ontlametse’s “bucket list”.  She wishes to meet the President before her birthday on 25 March 2017. - SAnews.gov.za