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President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness at the death of veteran actor and Esteemed Member of the Order of Ikhamanga Mary Twala.
"Mama Twala passed away today, Saturday, 04 July 2020. She was aged 80. The distinguished thespian was awarded the Order of Ikhamanga in 2019 in recognition of the versatility and longevity of her creative career," Ramaphosa said in a statement.
During her exceptional career, Twala-Mhlongo starred in many television and film productions, including Sarafina, A Love in Africa, and Taxi to Soweto, for which she won a best-supporting actress award.
She also had leading roles in Soul Buddyz, Yizo-Yizo, and Hlala Kwabafileyo, which won her a best comedy performer award. In 2011, she was nominated as the best-supporting actress at the Sixth Africa Movie Academy Awards.
Ramaphosa extended his deep condolences to Twala-Mhlongo’s family, friends, colleagues, and fans.
- African News Agency
