Somizi Mhlongo-Motaung celebrates his late mother’s birthday. On the 14th of September 1939 an iconic actress Mary Twala was born. If she was with us today she will be celebrating reaching 80 years today.

The late Mary Twala was a renowned actress who was in the industry for over 60 years. Even though she is late her work is still being recognized and celebrated. The last project she worked on before she died was on Beyonce’s Black is King.

Somizi decided to celebrate his mothers birthday. He decided to share a sweet video of his mother’s last days in which she was with her friend who is also an actress Lilian Dube. In the video she was having a good time with her friend and they were planning on attending some event and they were debating on which clothes to wear. While wearing a hospital gown and a brown beanie Mary could be heard saying . “Don’t tell me it’s a surprise baby. We are going to be toodoo,”In his birthday post Somizi said “Someone is Cutting onions.How can I not choke up watching this.Happy 80th Ma.On this day my mom was in a semi coma until mam Lillian walked in and she was in this state…..I’ll tell u one day whT happened and how, very hilarious.”Somizi lost his month on the 4th of July 2020 at around 11am. She passed away at Parkland private hospital. Somizi announced her passing on his Instagram he said “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….its hurts like hell…..I won’t lie…..a day without her calling to either say I love u or give me money,”