Somizi Mhlongo confirms the death of his mother, Mary Twala, on Saturday, 4th of July, 2020.
The radio presenter is heartbroken as he announced on Twitter with the phrase: "My tree has fallen........lala Ma."
Taking to Instagram, Som detailed how she died.
"She left us peacefully around 11am at parklane pvt hospital as I was on my way to drop off her gown and a few minutes earlier the dr called to say come shes up and jolly now.....I arrived a few mon late," he said.
The media personality is grateful his mom lived a fulfilled life, and blessed mzansi screens with amazing content.
"I'd be very selfish if I dont release her....my mom lived to the fullest....achieved beyond her dreams....its hurts like hell.....I wont lie.....a day without her calling to either say I love u or give me money.......thank u south africa for loving the phenomenal super star that is my mother."