Let's make this birthday one to remember.

87 years old (Born on November 17, 1937)

Happy Birthday, Marike de Klerk! From gracefully navigating the corridors of power as South Africa's First Lady to boldly leading the National Party’s women's wing, you've always shown us how it's done—with elegance and a dash of humor. Your insightful books continue to inspire readers everywhere; clearly your pen is just as mighty (and witty) as ever!

Here's wishing you another year filled with laughter, joy, and perhaps even more literary adventures. May your birthday be timelessly fabulous—just like your legacy—and may every candle on that cake represent yet another chapter in an extraordinary life story!