Tributes pour in for veteran actress Mary Twala: 'The nation's tree has fallen'

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! pic.twitter.com/G9DHcoPyMy

— Mbuyiseni Ndlozi (@MbuyiseniNdlozi) July 4, 2020

A South African icon, a gift to the arts and the world, an inspiration to many of us and an amazing entertainer, my deepest condolences to the family, uthixo anithuthuzele 🙏🏾💔 #RIPMaryTwala pic.twitter.com/BT8AbDYvde

— Vuyolwethu Ngcukana (@vuyomse) July 4, 2020

Heartfelt condolences @somizi, on the passing of your mom. May memories shared act as a source of solace for you, your family and your mom’s fans. #RIPMaryTwala https://t.co/C9cSvLxCK6

— Prof Thuli Madonsela (@ThuliMadonsela3) July 4, 2020

I remember the look on her face on the wedding day. That was a very special moment, so profound and heartfelt. It was beautiful to watch the unconditional love she showed her son. Rest In Peace Ndlovukazi.❤️🕯🙏🏽 #RIPMaryTwala 💐 pic.twitter.com/JDbRFugwDf

— ••beautiful boy•• (@_Sphoenix_) July 4, 2020

The last time I saw her on TV was at Somizi's wedding. I'll never forget the look she gave Somizi before he walked down the aisle🥺 that woman loved her son & was proud as hell❤ #RIPMaryTwala pic.twitter.com/VEIt0gk0cv

— Siviwe (@me_siviwe) July 4, 2020

A Legend. A Queen. A Mother. A Grandmother. A National Treasure. You were one of a kind🥺❤#RIPMaryTwala pic.twitter.com/PwD7x32CXV

— Siviwe (@me_siviwe) July 4, 2020

RIP: Actress Mary Twala has passed away

80 year old legendary star of stage and screen has died, leaving a legacy of a long career and inspiration.

To her son Somizi, it’s not only your tree but the nation’s that’s fallen. #PhilReports #RIPMaryTwala pic.twitter.com/YMA2MEGdMc

— Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) July 4, 2020