Manaka Ranaka


Manaka Ranaka is a South African actress known for playing her starring role for long standing soap opera . In 2000, she played the role of Nandipha Sithole on Isidingo soap opera aired on SABC 3.
In 2007, She won the South African Film and Television Award for Best Actress in a Television Comedy.

Early life

Manaka was born on April 6, 1979 in Soweto. She attended attended Dinwiddie high school.

Career

Personal life

She is the mother of two daughters, Katlego and Naledi.

Filmography

Television

YearFilmRoleNotes
2000IsidingoNandipha Sitholestarring
2002Gaz’lamPortia
2003Lerata Khumalo
2006One WayNozuko
2007Home affairsNeliStarring
2007dubbed SocietyAyandaStarring
2012Rhythm CityZanele Kgaditse
2013ZabalazaStarring
2014-PresentLucy Dialestarring