Mshoza’s mom passes away after lung and heart complications

Mshoza's mom had been on life support for months on end after succumbing to her illness.

By ZAlebs | 22.06.2020 | Mshoza | Drama Last Updated On 29.06.2026

Mshoza’s mom passes away after lung and heart complications

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Mshoza has confirmed that her mom, Gloria Maswanganyi Mafuma has passed away.

The heartbroken kwaito star confirmed the news on her Instagram account a few hours ago. 

Speaking to Drum Magazine in February, Mshoza had revealed that her ailing mother had collapsed at her home in Soweto just a day after she was discharged from hospital.

Mshoza’s mom had stopped breathing for 2 hours whilst doctors tried to resuscitate her. After the death scare, Gloria remained on life support for six weeks until she passed on.

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The kwaito star has revealed that her mother will be buried on Saturday, 24 June, at Protea North in Soweto.

Our deepest condolences to Mshoza and her family during this trying time.

Main Image Credit: Instagram/Mshozabhoza

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Published on 22.06.2020
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