Saturday, the 4th of July marked Somizi Mhlongo’s father’s birthday Ndaba “Mshefane” Mhlongo, sadly this day will also be remembered to him as the day his mother, veteran actress Mary Twala died at the age-of-80!
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My tree has fallen… lala Ma,” said Somizi Mhlongo when confirming that his mother on Saturday.
MGOSI.co.za broke the news of Mary Twala’s passing on Saturday at 15:05 PM, July 4, 2020 (CAT).
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Somizi confirmed that Mary Twala died peacefully around 11:00 (CAT) at Parklane Private Hospital in Joburg.
“Today’s my late father’s birthday and my mom (Mary Twala) decided to respond to his call to join him in heaven. THE TREE HAS FALLEN,” wrote Somizi Mhlongo.
“My tree has fallen… lala Ma,” said Somizi Mhlongo when confirming that his mother – legendary actress Mary Twala has left South Africans and the world! #RipMaryTwala and condolences to the entire family, friends and the entire Universe! Lala ngoxolo Mam’ Mary U served us well! pic.twitter.com/dJQFkZ34VQ
— Mgosi.co.za (@Mgosi_SA) July 4, 2020
Somizi Mhlongo said that he was shattered to the core but he’d be very selfish if he does not release his mother to go and rest.
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“I’m shattered to the core… but I’d be very selfish if I don’t release her, my mom lived to the fullest, achieved beyond her dreams… it hurts like hell I won’t lie a day without her calling to either say I love you or give me money,” said Somizi Mhlongo.
Somizi Mhlongo also extended his hand of gratitude to thank South Africans for loving the phenomenal superstar that is Mary Twala.
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“Thank you South Africa for loving the phenomenal superstar that is my mother (Mary Twala). She left us peacefully around 11am at Parklane Pvt Hospital as I was on my way to drop off her gown and a few minutes earlier the doctor called to say come she’s up and jolly now…I arrived a few mins late…LALA MA (Rest In Peace),” said Somizi Mhlongo.
Details of when will Mary Twala’s funeral proceedings begin are yet to be announced.
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