{"id":32357,"date":"2026-06-05T19:49:09","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T19:49:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/?p=32357"},"modified":"2026-06-05T19:49:16","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T19:49:16","slug":"controversy-unfolds-manaka-ranakas-alleged-romance-with-friends-partner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/controversy-unfolds-manaka-ranakas-alleged-romance-with-friends-partner\/","title":{"rendered":"Controversy Unfolds: Manaka Ranaka’s Alleged Romance with Friend’s Partner"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Users on X were engaging in discussions regarding why some couples opt to keep their relationships private. Manaka Ranaka’s bricking scandal was humorously referenced, resulting in renewed commentary.<\/p>\n

@KhananiShingan1 inquired, “What\u2019s the reason why you don\u2019t post your partner on social media?”<\/p>\n

User @officiatwinny reacted with the post<\/a> of Manaka and her baby daddy, alongside the comment she made suggesting she allegedly “stole her friend’s man.”<\/p>\n

What transpired between Manaka and her baby daddy?<\/h2>\n

Generations: The Legacy <\/i>actress Manaka Ranaka was a major subject on social media back in 2021, when users discovered that she allegedly “snatched” her friend’s man and became pregnant with him. This came to light when Ranaka commented on a picture of her baby daddy with his former partner, calling them her favorite couple.<\/p>\n

Subsequently, another image emerged showing Ranaka and the man together, and she later showcased their relationship on Instagram.<\/p>\n

It was later revealed by iHarare<\/i> in 2021 that Ranaka and her partner had been together previously, in the 2000s. Following their breakup, the man, Ntuthuko Mdletshe, allegedly wed another woman, who, it turned out, was acquainted with Manaka.<\/p>\n

During their relationship, reports indicated that they had welcomed a child, but upon their reconciliation, they had another son together.<\/p>\n

When the scandal became public, Manaka, whose baby was still an infant, responded to accusations of being a home wrecker, stating, “Bafikile ondabeni bathi I’m a home wrecker (gossipmongers have arrived, they are saying I am a home wrecker). Ai, let me go breastfeed. It’s the #letsrewind for me,” she joked.<\/p>\n

The situation was compared humorously to Denise Zimba’s incident, where her friend was accused of taking her man.<\/p>\n

Manaka Ranaka’s baby daddy was allegedly married to a friend. Image: manakaranaka
\nSource: Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Mzansi observes reactions to Manaka Ranaka’s situation<\/h2>\n

Below are some of the amusing online reactions:<\/p>\n

@MaabuleM clarified:<\/p>\n

“Manaka dated the man first.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

@nero_diner0 asserted:<\/p>\n

\u201cIt takes a brick to build a home.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

@yondela688861 inquired:<\/p>\n

“Are they still together? I hope they are.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

@MsibiGugumsibi8 commented:<\/p>\n

“Once they say my people lol, know they want either one of you.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

@Authentic_R03 replied:<\/p>\n

“This is why you should post him, so that you know what you are dealing with. What\u2019s the worst that could happen.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

@officialtwinny remarked:<\/p>\n

“Sliding in an application.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

@idarkelihle joked:<\/p>\n

“That\u2019s not even a brick, I don\u2019t even know what to call it.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n