Manaka Ranaka is South African actress best known for playing the starring role of Lucy Diale in SABC1 soapie drama Generations: The Legacy.
Here are facts you didn’t know about Manaka Ranaka:
1. Manaka Ranaka was born April 06, 1979 in Soweto, Gauteng.
2. Manaka has two daughters, Katlego and Naledi.
3. Manaka was involved in an accident which has left a schoolgirl dead in December 2015.
4. She is a sister of well known television personality, Dineo Ranaka.
5. She is dating Thabo Monareng who is 9 years older than her.
6. Manaka started acting in theater and performed in productions such as  Drumstruck, On My Birthday and Torong.
7. Manaka has played the lead role of Lerata in SABC2 comedy Stokvel.
8. She also played a role of Vinolia Ntuli in the SABC1 drama series Tshisa in 2006.
9. She won the Golden Horn for Best Actress in a TV Comedy at the SAFTAs 2007.
10. Manaka was featured on season 3 of Zaziwa – hosted by Pearl Modiadie.