The radio host’s mom, Mary Twala, died this morning at Netcare Park Lane hospital in Johannesburg.
Somizi told fans of his mother’s passing through a poignant tweet.
The hashtag #RIPMaryTwala trended for most of the day as people payed tribute to the veteran performer.
Somizi Mhlongo mourns the passing of his mom, Mary Twala, at 80Source: Instagram
Last year,Briefly.co.zareported that Mama Mary had received a presidential honour for her contribution to the arts.
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