Popular Manaka Ranaka’s admirers are puzzled by the surfaced death claims.
A well-known South African actress, Manaka Ranaka gained attention after starring in films like Generations: The Legacy, Rhythm City, Home Affairs, etc. There are rumours that Manaka Ranaka has passed away but she is still alive, so there are no facts on the related matter.
Once she revealed the passing of her adored relative, Kagiso Ranaka, bewilderment grew. On May 26, Manaka posted the tragic news about Kagiso on her social media profiles. Kagiso Ranaka, Manaka’s cousin, also passed away at 37.
In 2000, she appeared as Nandipha Sithole in the SABC3 soap series Isidingo. Later in 2002, she was chosen to play Portia in the SABC1 series Gaz’lam. She played Lerata Khumalo in each of the first eight seasons of the sitcom on SABC2.
In 2005, Manaka also appeared in the documentary programme Sex TV. In 2006, she was cast as Nozuko, the lead character, in the SABC3 film One Way. She was given the supporting part of Tshia in the SABC1 drama Vinolia Ntuli later that year.
She was chosen for the role of Neli in the fourth season of Home Affairs in 2007. Moreover, she played Amanda in the SABC1 drama series Society.
In 2012, she was also given the role of Zanele Kgaditse in the e.tv soap drama Rhythm City. She also had a prominent role in the South African soap opera Zabalaza. She appeared in a film with Thami Africa, Baby Cele, and Seputla Sebogodi, among others.
In 2007, she won the South African Film and Television Award (SAFTA) for Best Actress in a Television Comedy.
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