#RIPMaryTwala is trending this afternoon, due to a Twitter post by Somizi Mhlongo hinting that her mother Mary Twala has sadly passed on.
It was then confirmed by Somizi himself when he went on Instagram to post “Today’s my late father’s birthday…..and my mom decided to respond to his call to join him in heaven…..THE TREE HAS FALLEN… I’m shattered to the core…..but I’d be very selfish if I dont release her….my mom lived to the fullest….achieved beyond her dreams….its hurts like hell…..I wont lie…..a day without her calling to either say I love u or give me money…….thank u south africa for loving the phenomenal super star that is my mother…….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 dr called to say come shes up and jolly now…..I arrived a few mon late……LALA MA……”
A true loss to the nation and the Entertainment industry indeed. Mary Twala is and was a true icon and legend in her own right. The icon has featured in several local productions, including the very first season of Generations. In 2007, she starred in the drama Ubizo: The Calling, which explored issues on the tradition of Ubungoma in South Africa.
On that Instagram post, Somizi shared that his mother’s death coincides with his late father’s birthday. Last year, the veteran actress received the the Order of Ikhamanga for her contribution to the performing arts.
She had an extensive career as an actress, performing in roles in film and theatre. Her career includes international films such as Mapantsula and Sarafina!, among others. With a career spanning over six decades, Mam Mary, as she was affectionately known, has left an indelible mark on South Africa’s film and television industry.
The icon’s grandson Wolly Twala said: “We knew it was coming. She paved the way and we appreciate what she’s done for the industry. We celebrate her name.” Somizi added the veteran actress lived her life to the fullest. He’s thanked South Africans for loving his mother, who he described as a phenomenal superstar.
We as Kas’lam Magazine would like to extend our sincerest condolences to her Family and Friends, RIP Mam’ Mary Twala.
