Zille is now an ouma

The Western Cape Premier said she was “absolutely delighted” at the birth of her first grandchild, who was born shortly after midnight on April Fool’s day.

“My granny hormones have been running riot for months,” Zille said, taking time out of a day full of meetings to speak to the Cape Argus.

“I am absolutely delighted that the birth went well, and that she is healthy.”

The baby girl was born to her son, Paul Maree, and daughter-in-law Gretl.

“She weighed 3.35kg and was born shortly after midnight on April 1.”

KLEINKIND: Baby Mila

Zille was happy that her granddaughter was doing well.

“She is feeding well, and has very strong lungs.”

The infant has been named Mila, a traditional family name, says Zille.

“Her name is Mila, named after her great-grandmother [my mother] and her great-great grandmother [my granny]. Her middle name is Megan, after her aunt.”

The doting granny, who is very active on social media, posted a video on Instagram, of a hiccuping Mila resting on her dad’s shoulder.

“The cutest little baby hiccups ever. At 24 hours old,” Zille commented on the post.