Manaka Ranaka was born 6 April 1979 is a popular South African actress. The most known role she has played is in the soap opera Generation: The Legacy as Lucy Diale, a starring role.
She was also cast in the soap opera Isidingo, a starring role, on SABC3 as Nandipha Sithole in 2000. Her amazing and unique work on television has earned her an award. In 2007, she was the recipient of the SAFTA award for the Best Actress in a Television Comedy. South Africa is known to produce many actors and actresses and Manaka is one of them. Viewers of the SABC drama series Generations would agree that she is a talented actress.

Early Life
Manaka Ranaka was born on 6 April 1979 in Soweto, South Africa. The famous actress’s parents’ name is Kgotlaesele Ranaka and Nonceba Ranaka did all of their best to raise her and her siblings. She grew up and was raised with her sisters Mpumi Ranaka and Dineo Ranaka. Although her beginning is humble, she has managed to make an impact that has affected many entertainment lovers.
Education
Manaka had her high school academics at Dinwiddie high school. After her education, she entered the movie industry as an actress. The actress began to perform in productions like On my Birthday, Drumstruck, and Trong.
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Career
She appeared in the SABC3 soap opera Isidingo playing the role of Nandipha Sithole in 2000. The actress later got pregnant and then received a sack letter.
Later in 2002, she was cast in the SABC1 series Gaz’lam as Portia. She appeared in all the eight original Sitcom seasons on SABC2 and was cast as Lerata Khumalo. Manaka also appeared in the documentary series Sex TV in 2005. She landed the starring role of Nozuko in the SABC3 One Way in 2006.
Later that year, she was cast as Tshia, a supporting role, in the SABC1 Vinolia Ntuli. Neli was the next role she appeared in, she was cast in the 4th season of Home Affairs in 2007.
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