Rami Chuene says Covid-19 doesn’t discriminate.
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Veteran actress Rami Chuene has responded to claims that obese people are potentially more at risk of dying if they contract Covid-19.“This is not the time to target obesity,” Rami wrote on Twitter.

This came after SowetanLIVE reported that some scientists say obesity increases your risk of death if you contract Covid-19. However, others say this hasn’t yet been proven.

The report stated that scientists found that people living with obesity are far more likely to need a ventilator, which means it is crucial for countries with a high obesity prevalence (above 40%) to be prepared.

Rami slammed the report, saying it was unnecessary to report on such an observation, especially since an equal number of scientists have opposed the findings.

“Covid-19 is killing everyone – left, right and centre, big or small, even di slender tsa macatalogue are being buried. What an unnecessary observation, especially if it hasn’t been ‘scientifically’ proven. Mxm.”This is not the time to target obesity. #Covid_19 is killing everyone- left, right and center, big or small, even di slender tsa macatalogue are being buried. What an unnecessary observation especially if it hasn’t been ‘scientifically’ proven. Mxm.

Larger-than-life TV star Somizi Mhlongo, has paid a moving tribute to his late mother Mary Twala. Mary was a phenomenal actress whose career in acting spanned for over 60 years. The iconic actress passed on Saturday at the age of 80 after an illness.

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Her funeral service is being held this morning in Soweto and streamed live. Due to the Covid-19 funeral regulations, which only allows for 50 attendees her funeral is attended by her family and close friends.

Taking to the podium accompanied by his husband Mohale Motaung, to send his last farewell to his mom, Somizi said in his mind when he thought about his mother’s funeral he told himself that he was going to bury her in the most cheapest coffin, with one rose.

The TV presenter said this is because he had reached a stage where he was proud of what he has done for his mom.

He said his mother told the doctor on Saturday before her departure that, she wants a lot of flowers at her funeral, and she wants to be dressed in the same dress she wore at their wedding.

The TV star said he has lost a mother on earth but he has gained a powerful ancestor. Somizi said anyone should not be surprised when he rises beyond because he has the most generous ancestor.

Somizi described his mother as a very successful woman in every aspect, whose work ethic was impeccable. He said her mother was a very punctual person who left on his fathers birthday and is being buried on his husband’s birthday.

Tweeps reacted to his speech.

Media personality Bonang Matheba is trending on Twitter, after being spotted at the funeral service of Somizi’s mom Mary Twala. The funeral took place at an undisclosed venue in Soweto this morning.

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Some renowned faces who were spotted at the funeral include Bonang Matheba and Shauwn Mkhize. Twitter users expressed their excitement on Bonang attending the funeral, and hailed her for being a supportive friend to Somizi, during this difficult period.A debate ensued after some questioned why she did not post anything on social media, about the passing of Somizi’s mom. The B-force came to Bonang’s defense and slammed them. Tweeps said Bonang has Somizi’s number, and it was not compulsory for her to pay her tribute to his mom or send her condolences to the family on social media, but she called him.

The service was attended by a couple of dozen people due to the Covid-19 regulations, with social distancing and wearing of masks observed. Veteran and iconic actress Mary Twala was laid to rest on Thursday in Soweto after passing aged 80 on Saturday.

The service was held at Grace Bible Church and was streamed live on several platforms. Somizi’s husband Mohale Motaung was by his side at every moment during the service.Somizi said: “Before she passed on she told the doctors that she wants a lot of flowers and she wants to be dressed in the same dress she wore at our wedding. For me it was a matter of pride, she smelt the flowers well she was still alive.“Everyone in South Africa rest assured you have nothing to make up for, you have loved my mother. I would like to say to my mother, thank you for instilling everything that I am today. She was the most punctual person I know and I even know that her death was on time.”

He added that he had gained the most powerful and generous ancestor.Family friend, TV presenter Andile Ncube, was the MC of the service, and reiterated that a giant had fallen and she will be remembered for her kindness and the legacy she leaves for all.

Zanele Twala, the younger sister of Mary Twala, said: “Let’s shift our thoughts on how much we will miss her; rather let’s remember the moments of the many funny, joking, laughing and happy times you shared with her.”Twala’s agent, Wesley Hale, said their team was very protective of her time and space, and a team of six managed Mary’s career for over 30 years.

“She prescribed to four basic rules, respect, love, dedication, and loyalty. That was the foundation of her career. What we witnessed was the life of a performer, she had given her life for her craft and we can only hope that her life leads a call to our leaders that her work is not a sport or culture, but an art.”The service was attended by media personality Bonang Matheba, and videos were also shown from fellow actors who paid tribute to Twala such as Kenneth Nkosi, who said she was an absolute professional and thanked her for all the work she has done for the industry.

Musician Lvovo has shared his frustration about the “ridiculous” financial decisions he believes some South Africans are capable of making, like buying a Louis Vuitton coffin. A picture of a Louis Vuitton coffin made its way to Lvovo’s timeline, and he immediately slammed it, saying “stupid” South Africans were most likely to buy it.

“Stupid Africans can really buy this! I don’t care what you say, we’re the only nation that can do such a stupid thing,” he said.

His followers seemed to agree that it was only a matter of time before someone in SA bought the coffin to show off. South African funerals are usually expensive occasions characterised by mahogany caskets dripping with shiny trimmings and towering marble tombstones.Families of celebrities in Mzansi top the list of people who go all out for their loved ones where funerals and tombstones are concerned. Joe Mafela’s tombstone comes to mind when many think lavish and expensive tombstones. Joe’s flashy “living room” tombstone included a huge flat screen TV and a couch. The legendary actor died after being involved in a car accident in 2017

The tombstone was estimated to cost between R100,000 and R300,000. Former Generations actor Mandla Hlatswayo died a hero and when he was laid to rest, his tombstone embodied that. The actor was shot and killed outside a pub in Pimville after he tried to help two women who were being robbed by two armed men.

While Lvovo was expressing his thoughts about the LV coffin, he saw a tweet saying that Takealot sells coffins, and the musician isn’t convinced that will end well.

Business Insider reports that people in Mzansi can now get a coffin, on sale, for R4,899 (usual price R5,500) from South Africa’s largest online retailer, Takealot. However, while delivery is free, the product is “non-returnable”.

The Bayang’sukela hitmaker thinks people will use the opportunity to prank others.