WATCH LIVE | Iconic actress MaryTwala to be laid to rest on Thursday
A funeral service for veteran actress Mary Twala will be held in Soweto on Thursday, after her death in a Johannesburg hospital over the weekend.She had been in and out of hospital for several months and struggled with diabetes.
Thousands of friends and fans have flooded social media with tributes to the star over the last few days but the Covid-19 pandemic“Due to the current global pandemic of Covid-19, the funeral will adhere to the current national funeral restrictions of only 50 attendees allowed, together with the necessary health protocols being observed. No members of the public may attend the funeral,” a statement from the family read.
The service will be held at Grace Bible Church in Soweto, and will be streamed on several platforms, including her son Somizi Mhlongo's Twitter account. Fans and friends, including some well-known celebrities who will not be in attendance today, have been asked to send messages to the family via WhatsApp.
Mary was known for her roles in several high-profile film, TV and theatre productions, spanning a career of over 60 years.
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