Dora le Roux, a resident of Erica Place old age home in Silvertown, celebrated her 106th birthday on Thursday June 13. Ms Le Roux was born in Robertson but lived in Oudtshoorn, Stellenbosch and Athlone, before moving to Erica Place. She was a teacher for most of her life, and only retired at the age of 75. She was also very involved with sport in her younger life, and was a provincial tennis player during her college years.