Twala died last week and was laid to rest today in a moving virtual funeral service that was live on all social media platforms. Mhlongo who broke the news on social media about his mother’s death said in spite of her achievements having worked with international stars like Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson and Beyonce, Twala never wanted to be regarded as a celebrity.
“My mother was very successful at home and in her professional career. Her work ethic was outstanding. She was very generous and very optimistic. I am not sad that she is gone, I am sad because my umbilical cord has been cut. I’m so [at] peace with what my mother achieved because she saw me walking down the aisle, she saw her grandkids and great grandkids being born.”
“I know that my mother was appreciated and loved by South Africans and received that love while she was still alive. I thank her for instilling everything that I am today. She was the most punctual person that I know. I know that her death was in time and her time is always impeccable that she died just around by dad’s birthday and buried on her husband’s death day. That’s my mother for you.”
Granddaughter Phumzile Twala told mourners that it was surreal that Twala has gone. She thanked her grandmother for her support and for being present in their lives as grandkids. “I want to thank Ma for being present in our lives and she made sure she spent time with us. As grandchildren, we got to hear and experience her. We learn a lot from her.”
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