Mary Twala died on July 4 in Johannesburg.
Image: Instagram/Somizi Mhlongo
A video of media personality Somizi Mhlongo describing his iconic mother, Mary Twala, has resurfaced on social media following her death.

The veteran South African actress died on Saturday morning in the Netcare Park Lane Hospital.

She was 80 years old and had been struggling with her health for several months.

Somizi confirmed the news on Instagram, saying: “The tree has fallen. I am shattered to the core but I’d be very selfish if I don’t release her. My mom lived to the fullest and achieved beyond her dreams.”Speaking to Anele Mdoda on SABC’s Real Talk in 2017, Somizi opened up about how his mom was always by his side when he was broke from 2006 to 2009, a period in which he was also sick.

In the now-viral video, Somizi can be heard describing the late Mary as a “perfect” example of a mother.

“My mom got me through that period. She was there for me throughout,” he said. “If you want to see a perfect example of what a mother is, go to my mother.”

Somizi also compared her strength to American actor Chuck Norris.

“That woman is my Chuck Norris, my everything. My mother has never turned her back. When was I sick or when the world said I was dying, my mother was there.

“When they said I was broke, my mother said ‘until maybe I am broke, you can say you are broke’. When sh*t hit the fan, my mother came and saved me.”

Watch the video below (skip to 8:10 minute mark)

Emtee hit back at claims his performance cost R55k.
Image: Instagram/Emtee
Rapper Emtee has come out to slam claims that he charges R55k for a performance, and made it clear that he’s not worth such a low price.

The rapper, who has gifted Mzansi with a lot of hip-hop hits, including Roll Up and Pearl Thusi, didn’t give details about how much it actually costs to book his services. However, the offence he took made it clear that he charged more money than was mentioned in the list.

“I know y’all think low of me but that’s not my fee,” he said dismissing the claim.The figure is R10k more than what was quoted by local YouTuber Oabile in a recent video.

Oabile allegedly fired off e-mails to some of the booking managers of several massive SA hip-hop stars, pretending to inquire about booking them for a four-song set at a birthday party.

He allegedly asked for a quote, including riders and travel costs, and compiled a list of the responses.

According to the YouTuber, Emtee charged R45k.Meanwhile, the rapper also made it a point to let “fukazi” fans know that he will never beg them for their support. This as he’s preparing to introduce Mzansi to his very own sneaker.

He tweeted that if people were truly his fans they would support him without wanting to change, censor or disrespect him.

Also, he would like people to kindly stop calling him a “wanna-be thug”.

he Sport, Arts and Culture Department on Sunday said that South Africa’s performing arts industry had lost immeasurable talent following the passing of veteran actress Mary Twala and playwright Welcome Msomi.

The country is grieving the passing of two cultural icons.

News of Twala and Msomi’s deaths on Saturday sent shockwaves across the entertainment industry with tributes pouring in on social media for the renowned artists throughout the weekend.Mary Twala 💔#RIPMaryTwala… deepest condolences to you brother @somizi. May her soul rest in perfect and eternal peace! Her impact on our screens was thorough, complete and indisputably legendary!The 80-year-old was admitted to Netcare’s Park Lane Hospital for several days with an undisclosed illness.

The Ministry of Sport, Arts and Culture’s Masechaba Khumalo said: “We will always remember Mary Twala as someone who was very loving. She was very selfless, she was always about making people feel good and was one of the very few individuals who have lasted or stood the test of time in the sector of arts and culture and we will remember her forever.”

Khumalo has also paid tribute to acclaimed director Welcome Msomi who died at the age of 76.Khumalo said that Msomi left a legacy in the creative community, despite being found guilty of stealing R8 million from the Living Legends Legacy programme: “Despite the very public mistakes that he’s made in his lifetime, we cannot rubbish his history. He is a man who has contributed immensely to the development of this sector.”’

While funeral arrangements for Twala and Msomi have not been disclosed, the country has hailed the cultural stalwarts for inspiring a new generation of performers.

-EWN

New parents Zola Nombona and Thomas Gumede are glowing radiantly since welcoming their bundle of joy Cebelihle.Now, baby Cebelihle is here and the new parents are lifting the lid on their relationship, with Zola posting her man on her Instagram page. On Father’s Day last month, Zola posted a few snaps that showed that Thomas was right by her side throughout her pregnancy.Zola and Thomas had a photo shoot to show off their bundle of joy and their little family and Zola had been giving her followers glimpses of her bundle but now in her latest post, she is completely showing off her baby boy.The Lockdown actress posted a picture of her little family that showed off her beautiful bundle perfectly with his full head of hair. Cebelihle’s parents both have gaps in their teeth which is something they have seemingly passed down to their little one

A video of media personality Somizi Mhlongo describing his iconic mother, Mary Twala, has resurfaced on social media following her death.
The veteran South African actress died on Saturday morning in the Netcare Park Lane Hospital. She was 80 years old and had been struggling with her health for several months.Somizi confirmed the news on Instagram, saying: “The tree has fallen. I am shattered to the core but I’d be very selfish if I don’t release her. My mom lived to the fullest and achieved beyond her dreams.”

Speaking to Anele Mdoda on SABC’s Real Talk in 2017, Somizi opened up about how his mom was always by his side when he was broke from 2006 to 2009, a period in which he was also sick.In the now-viral video, Somizi can be heard describing the late Mary as a “perfect” example of a mother.

“My mom got me through that period. She was there for me throughout,” he said. “If you want to see a perfect example of what a mother is, go to my mother.
Somizi also compared her strength to American actor Chuck Norris. That woman is my Chuck Norris, my everything. My mother has never turned her back. When was I sick or when the world said I was dying, my mother was there.