Comedienne and actress Maritjie Bothma. Images via Twitter @PhilMphela and @ewn
RIP: ‘Diep City’ actress and comedienne Maritjie Bothma dies at 39
‘Diep City’ actress, comedienne and radio presenter Maritjie Bothma aka Ntombi Yomzulu passed away on Monday, 29 May at 39.
Comedienne and actress Maritjie Bothma. Images via Twitter @PhilMphela and @ewn
Radio presenter and TV personality Maritjie Bothma aka Intombi Yomzulu passed away on Monday, 29 May after a short illness.
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MARITJIE BOTHMA DIES
Zimoja reported on Tuesday, 30 May that the radio station Sauma HD Radio, where Maritjie Bothma worked confirmed her passing in a statement.
“It is with sadness to announce that one of our radio family presenters, Marietjie Bothma passed on today 29 May 2023. Lala ngoxolo Sisi Marietjie Bothma. Good night.”
Entertainment commentator Phil Mphela also announced on Tuesday on Twitter that the actress and comedienne passed away at 39 years,
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TRIBUTES POUR IN FOR COMEDIENNE
South Africans took to social media to pay tribute to the actress, comedienne and radio personality Maritjie Bothma, who was known for her role in Diep City and her King Pie advert. Bothma who was known Intombi Yomzulu was also multilingual in more than five South African languages.
@NabelaBilankulu: “I saw her on Diep City and thought to myself something ain’t right… Shame hey… May she rest in peace.”
@Gabadeli_: “Is it true that they can’t bury her cause of funds please update maybe people might help.”
@MasshThabow: “May her soul rest in peace.”
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