 Akvijo Makatsa Kandy Maloy was one of the best to ever do it. As Mzansi mourns the death of veteran actress Kandy Maloy, they have found themselves going down memory lane, back to the time when she brought to life one of the most iconic and regal TV aunties of all time. Kandy died aged 67 at a hospital in Pretoria on Tuesday after a lengthy battle with cancer. Even though Kandy had an impressive career with even more impressive roles in several big productions throughout the years, many will remember her for her brilliant portrayal of the original Bihomakatsa in the popular SABC2 soapy, Mubango. Kandy played Bihomakatsa with such finesse that many years after she left the show, her fans still called her by that name. She won a SA Film and Television Award for Best Supporting Actress for the Role. Kandy played Makatsa from the inception of Mubango, and she held it down as the no-nonsense, strict to the core royal ante of the family. When then Daza and Dupsi were still fighting for Edward and Catherine, and Mossendi was fighting to be recognized as the mothers of the heir of the kingdom and the Mukwafochi effancy, it was Makatsa's presence that stabilized the storyline. Her role provided an anchor for the drama, and it translated into her reality because she commanded the same respect everywhere else. It was also pretty cool back in the young Democratic SA to see Kandy and her daughter, actress Laredo Zamalloy, in action together as they slayed their roles on the same soapy. Kandy also starred in Death of a Queen, Gola, Gianni and many other local productions in her 23-year career. Even though she will forever be remembered for her skill as an actress, Kandy was also trained and worked as a teacher and radio announcer. She spent the largest part of her career working in the broadcasting and marketing industry, becoming one of the best go-to producers for African languages after founding Kandy Malloy Productions. Mama Kandy, as most people called her, opened doors and helped build many careers in the industry. Kandy is survived by her son Chepo Malloy, daughter Laredoza and two grandsons. She will be buried at her hometown of the Huyandu, in Lampopo.