RIP: Manaka Ranaka’s Daughter Katlego Has Passed Away, SA Pays Tribute

RIP: Manaka Ranaka’s Daughter Katlego Has Passed Away, SA Pays Tribute

  • Legendary Generations: The Legacy actress Manaka Ranaka is mourning the passing of her first daughter, Katlego Ranaka
  • Manaka's daughter, Thandokuhle confirmed on her social media account on Friday that her sister had died
  • South Africans and industry friends have taken to social media to pay tribute to the rising star
Manaka Ranaka mourns first daughter
Manaka Ranaka's daughter Katlego has passed away. Images: Manaka Ranaka, Katlego Ranaka
Source: Instagram

Manaka Ranaka's daughter, Thandokuhle Ranaka who recently graduated from university has confirmed her sister, Katlego Ranaka has passed away.

It is unclear how the singer and actress Katlego Ranaka, who announced her pregnancy in 2020 passed away.

Thandokuhle shared a video of Katlego on her Instagram account on Saturday, 24 January evening and captioned the post:

"My angel, my first love, my soul sista. Never did I think that this day would come so soon. My heart is broken, you have left me with a wound that I don’t know how to heal. Until I find the words, till we meet again. I will love you forever."

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The family also confirmed in a statement that Katlego passed away on Thursday, 23 January 2025.

"It is with heavy hearts that we share the sorrowful news of the passing of our cherished Katlego "KG" Ranaka on the 23rd of January, 2025."
"The Ranaka family humbly requests your prayers and respect for their privacy during this profoundly challenging time. Further details regarding her farewell will be communicated in due course."

The Generations: The Legacy actress Manaka Ranaka shared a video of a candle on her Instagram account on Friday. She also wrote on her Instagram story:

"God, I don't know your plans for me, but I trust you."

South Africans pay tribute to actress and singer

@JohnsonAwalle replied:

"Ohhh my heart bleeds for Manaka Ranaka. No mother deserves the pain she is going through now."

RefilweModiselle said:

"I’m so sorry Sis. Deeply. Sending all of you so much love in the t"ough time."

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Knonkululeko wrote:

"You were the best mother you could have been to her Manaka. Remember that. Phephisa."

Simphybeing_koes replied:

"Ooooh Sesi. Our deepest condolences to you and your family. May you God give you and your family strength and comfort through this season."

Michellesaunyama wote:

"Ngavele ngabanda isisu (the night became colder). My deepest condolences to you. Sending you lots of hugs."
Katlego Ranaka dies
RIP: Manaka Ranaka's daughter Katlego has passed away. Image: Katlego Ranaka
Source: Instagram

Manaka Ranaka criticises South African women

In more entertainment news, Briefly News reported in August 2024 that actress Manaka Ranaka slammed South African women.

In a scathing video, Ranaka dragged South African women who are willing to sell their identities to foreigners.

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Rae Seleme (Entertainment editor) Rae Seleme is a seasoned entertainment writer who kickstarted her writing career on TVSA. She has published articles on Iharare, ZAlebs, The South African before joining Briefly News. Rae obtained her BA Media Studies degree at the University of Limpopo, a copywriting postgraduate diploma from AAA School of Advertising and a PGCE at Unisa. Email: rae.seleme@briefly.co.za