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!
Somizi’s once bosom buddy Bonang Matheba also attended Mary Twala’s funeral to show support.
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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.
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.
With a career spanning over six decades & a myriad of roles in film, theatre & television. South Africa has lost a treasure, veteran, and industry trailblazer. Condolences to her entire family and the country, as South Africa, bids farewell to Mme Mary.
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Legendary actress and friend Lillian Dube said that they both came from Orlando East in Soweto and they were both Orlando Pirates supporters.
“We both came from Orlando East… and we were both Mabhakabhaka. Our friendship when it happened we just clicked and we were able to say anything to each other without the other getting upset. We were bosom buddies,” said Dr. Lillian Dube.
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Dr. Lillian Dube said that the last time she was with Mary Twala is when she had gone to visit her in Hospital.
“The last time we were together I went to see her in hospital… she was happy and when I left I kissed her and that was the first time I kissed her. Right now, please don’t get me wrong, I am happy for her because she’s been sick for a very long time but she was a strong lady,” said Lillian Dube.
Lillian Dube also shared what really amused her about Mary Twala, especially when she got the role of MaKhambule on SABC2’s sitcom Skwizas.
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“On Skwizas we gave her a part where she didn’t have to say anything but sleep on the couch and drink. Guess what? Mary won an award for sleeping on the couch and said nothing,” laughed Lillian Dube as she shares the greatest moments she had with Mary Twala.
Mary Twala died on the 4th of July 2020 and was laid to rest on the 9th of July 2020.
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