The actress took it to Instagram and penned a heartfelt birthday note to herself. Manaka Ranaka posted, “Ngibonga Umdali..Happy birthday to ME, @six_nyamane @mathunzimacdonald le Dokta.”

 

The birthday post has gained thousands of comments and reactions since it dropped on the internet. Fellow celebrities and fans flooded the star actress’ comments section with heartfelt birthday wishes.

However, many were more than puzzled by Manaka Ranaka’s age. The star actress was born on 6 April 1979 in Soweto—no doubt the 45-year-old actress knows how to look sharp and fit.

Many were more than convinced that ‘black don’t crack.’ Surprisingly, she shares her birthday with multimillionaire Shauwn Mkhize.

CAREER
Manaka Ranaka has been winning big since her thrust into the limelight. She has starred in several drama series and has won several awards, including the South African Film and Television Award (SAFTA) for Best Actress in a Television Comedy in 2007.

She arguably had her shot to fame in 2000 when she starred in Rhythm City as Nandipha Sithole. Manaka Ranaka went on to star in Gaz’lam as Portia in 2002. In 2003, she played a lead role in Stokvel as Lerato Khumalo. Years later, she starred as Nozuko in One Way.

CAREER
Manaka Ranaka has been winning big since her thrust into the limelight. She has starred in several drama series and has won several awards, including the South African Film and Television Award (SAFTA) for Best Actress in a Television Comedy in 2007.

She arguably had her shot to fame in 2000 when she starred in Rhythm City as Nandipha Sithole. Manaka Ranaka went on to star in Gaz’lam as Portia in 2002. In 2003, she played a lead role in Stokvel as Lerato Khumalo. Years later, she starred as Nozuko in One Way.

She was part of the star-studded cast of Home Affairs in 2007. The award-winning actress played Neli on-screen in the drama series. However, Manaka Ranaka starred in Dubbed Society as Ayanda the same year.

In 2012, Manaka Ranaka joined e.tv’s drama series Rhythm City. She also had a starring role in Zabalaza. However, in 2012, she joined e.tv’s drama series Rhythm City. In 2014, she joined Generations: The Legacy.

MAKING HEADLINES
Manaka Ranaka has often made headlines with her dramatic relationship with her sister, Dineo Ranaka. Media reports have it that, at some point, the two were not in talking terms. The two also confirmed their fallout in their reality show, but they have since kissed and made up.

She once hogged headlines when she welcomed her baby boy in 2021. Rumour mill also made it known that she had snatched from her friend. However, little is known about whether the two are still together