Marietjie bothma, intombi yomzulu

Marietjie Bothma will be buried with the help of a Goo Samaritan, a family spokesperson confirmed.
Images via Instagram: @bothmamarietjie

Marietjie: ‘Good Samaritan’ to pay for Intombi Yomzulu funeral

Marietjie Bothma – AKA Intombi Yomzulu – was allegedly broke, and will be buried by the assistance of a ‘Good Samaritan’, claim close friends.

Marietjie bothma, intombi yomzulu

Marietjie Bothma will be buried with the help of a Goo Samaritan, a family spokesperson confirmed.
Images via Instagram: @bothmamarietjie

Despite her brother claiming that money was not an issue, Marietjie Bothma – nicknamed Intombi Yomzulu – will be laid to rest with the financial assistance of a “Good Samaritan.”

This, according to family spokesperson Loyiso Lindani.

The Zulu-speaking actress and TV presenter – recognised for starring in a King Pie TV avert – died after a short illness, reports TshisaLive.

Bothma died at the Kopanong hospital in the Vaal on Tuesday, 30 May.

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MONEY PROBLEMS FOR MARIETJIE BOTHMA FUNERAL

According to Daily Sun, Marietjie Bothma’s close friends collected donations to raise the funds to bury her.

Family spokeswoman Loyiso Lindani said: “We’ve finally moved her body to a private parlour. We have also managed to get a Good Samaritan who will take care of all the funeral costs.”

Another source told the publication that Bothma was “broke” after not working for several months to a dental procedure.

Lindani’s sentiments come shortly after Marietjie’s brother Eddy rubbished reports of money woes to Drum magazine. 

Marietjie bothma, king pie
Marietjie Bothma starred in a popular King Pie advertisement in 2013. Image via YouTube screenshot

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He also slammed fake reports circulating on social media suggesting  the family ” needs financial assistance to give [her] a dignified funeral.”

He said: “As I am speaking to you, the funeral parlour just fetched the body from the hospital. What people are doing doesn’t help the family….I wish people could stop.”

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WHEN IS HER FUNERAL?

According to Mariettjie Bothma’s friend, Perfecta Malinga, her funeral may be held on Saturday, 3 June, or Sunday, 4 June.

She told the publication: “We still haven’t finalised the details, and we are waiting for the funeral parlour to give us direction.”