RIP: ‘Diep City’ actress and comedienne Maritjie Bothma dies

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 that the radio station Sauma HD Radio, where Maritjie Bothma worked, confirmed her death 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.”

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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, who was well 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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