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Somizi remembers mother on anniversary of her death: 'Forever my Ma'

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Somizi Mhlongo poses with his mother, veteran actor, Mary Twala.
Somizi Mhlongo poses with his mother, veteran actor, Mary Twala.
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TV and radio personality Somizi Mhlongo remembered his mother in an Instagram post on the 1-year anniversary of her death.

Mary died at age 79 on 4 July 2020 and had an illustrious career in film, TV and theatre, spanning over six decades.

Her film credits include Mapantsula, Sarafina!, A Love in Africa, Malunde, Dr Lucille, Nyaka-Nyaka and Taxi to Soweto for which she won a Best Supporting Actress award according to The Presidency website.

On TV she had roles in Undenzani Melwane, Iqhawe, Die SonKriel, Hlala Kwabafileyo, Soul Buddyz, Child of Soweto, Khululeka, Yizo-Yizo, SOS and Muvhango.

"On this day last year u left the earth but u definitely never left me.......forever my Ma," Somizi captioned an Instagram post on Sunday.

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