{"id":12903,"date":"2025-10-20T10:18:04","date_gmt":"2025-10-20T08:18:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/?p=12903"},"modified":"2025-10-20T10:18:29","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T08:18:29","slug":"sa-responds-manaka-ranaka-reflects-on-family-bonds-in-new-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/sa-responds-manaka-ranaka-reflects-on-family-bonds-in-new-interview\/","title":{"rendered":"SA Responds: Manaka Ranaka Reflects on Family Bonds in New Interview"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i>Stokvel <\/i>actress Manaka Ranaka recently talked about her dual role as both mother and grandmother to her late daughter Katlego Ranaka&#8217;s child, Mpho.<\/p>\n<div data-io-article-url=\"https:\/\/briefly.co.za\/entertainment\/celebrities\/226915-manaka-ranaka-discusses-raising-grandson-son-mpho-after-daughter-katlego-death-video-king-david\/\">\n<p class=\"align-left\">Earlier this year, the Ranaka family announced the tragic loss of their daughter, Katlego Ranaka, who died at just 24.<\/p>\n<p class=\"align-left\"><i>Recently, the <\/i><i>actress drew attention on social media when she revealed her struggles with her daughter\u2019s passing.<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"align-left\">On Friday, October 17, 2025, the <i>Generations: The Legacy<\/i> star appeared on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=C1RiKwryMUo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><i>King David&#8217;s Podcast <\/i><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"align-left\">In her podcast appearance, Ranaka mentioned that children play a vital role in her healing process.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;The kids know that KG is in heaven. For me, I don&#8217;t think I would have survived if I didn&#8217;t have these 2 boys. It&#8217;s easier,&#8221; says the thespian.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"align-left\">Ranaka also noted during the conversation that her son, Lesedi, and her grandson, Mpho, are only six months apart.<\/p>\n<p class=\"align-left\">She remarked that Katlego&#8217;s sister, Naledi Ranaka, has been deeply affected by their sister&#8217;s death.<\/p>\n<p><iframe frameborder=\"0\" class=\"embed-youtube\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/C1RiKwryMUo\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Public Reactions to Manaka&#8217;s Interview<\/h2>\n<p class=\"align-left\">@siphokaziluzipho4197 commented:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;I also don&#8217;t want to listen to Ranaka speak about her daughter, after watching her on Engineering Your Life<i>.<\/i> It&#8217;s so sad. King David just lost his mom recently, and I lost mine two months ago. May everyone heal and be comforted.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"align-left\">@sarahmonyela8168 mentioned:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;I remember Nandipha&#8217;s debut at Isidingo, loved that character. Still love her even today.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"align-left\">@sluweeKay stated:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;I could listen to you guys talk for hours! Manaka is such a Gem&#xfe0f;&#xfe0f;.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"align-left\">@Lebzlee added:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Lovely to see someone so real and unfiltered. Thoroughly enjoyed this interview.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"align-left\">@NomthandazoPrettyXaba said:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Ausi Manaka, her passion and dedication shine through in everything she does. Much respect, Bhuti David.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"align-left\">@Mis_Candy expressed:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;I love Manaka so much. 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Thanks for bringing Manaka; she is loved too much.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"align-left\">@nolitafumba commented:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Oww Manaka, I&#8217;m so sorry about your beautiful KG sthandwa sam, (my love) uxolo (apologies) Sisi.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"align-left\">@SindiMotaung replied:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;I love you, Manaka!&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"align-left\">@Refilwepitso-wh4bf stated:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;I love your energy, Manaka&#8230;just living life your own way.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"align-left\">@RebuildingLerato-x6b noted:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;The children moving that quickly just highlights more the fact that we are only here for the experience of life, and we are here for a moment and a purpose, and we shouldn&#8217;t attach ourselves to worldly experiences but the souls and how we experience the people part of our lives. 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