Amanda Manku Discusses Pregnancy Loss on ‘Skeem Saam’ and Being Pregnant in Real Life
- Sports presenter and actress Amanda Manku opens up about the challenges of playing Dr Lizzy Seakamela-Thobakgale
- Manku's character on Skeem Saam was recently told that she shouldn't get pregnant, while she has two kids in real life
- Fans of the actress and the soapie recently took to her social media account to congratulate her on her pregnancy
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Fan-favourite actress Amanda Manku, who recently revealed that she and her husband, Roger Tau, are expecting their first baby together, opens up about her Skeem Saam role.
Manku's popular character made headlines on social media when doctors informed her and her on-screen husband, Kwaito Seakamela, that her pregnancy was life-threatening.
The actress revealed in an interview with News24 on Thursday, 24 July 2025, that it was difficult for her to pretend she's not happily pregnant in real life, when her character, Dr Lizzy Seakamela-Thobakgale, was told she should terminate her pregnancy.
Manku shared on her Instagram account earlier this month that she's pregnant with her second child.
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Daily Sun reported on Tuesday, 22 July 2025, that Manku had given birth to her second child. The publication reports that the actress, who was a key witness in her father's murder trial on Monday, 21 July, was unable to testify because she had just given birth to her baby.
The fan-favourite actress shared on her social media that her second baby is an answered prayer after losing her mother and grandmother.
"An answered prayer. An addition to my family. Most people know of the heartbreaking tragedy that happened in my life. The past years being a blur at times, kodwa (but) at the end of it all, God showed me grace," she wrote.
Skeem Saam fans react to the actress's pregnancy
add_thabisom reacted:
"Wow. Congratulations. Wow, wow, wow."
innosadiki commented:
"Oh, mommy. Congratulations. See what the Lord has done."
mazehnkosi said:
"No wonder you were not at the graduation party le (with) Pretty le (and) Clement. Congratulations, mama."
ronewa.mia wrote:
"Congratulations. May the Lord bless your family and protect you."
thembab_m replied:
"Congratulations, mommy. So, happy for you and may the Lord keep filling your cup."
The actress's husband, Roger_tau said:
"@amanda_manku, can’t wait for the new member of the family, side note. Donations for an SUV are accepted."
Masefela reacted:
"But Skeem Saam could have used this moes. They don't want people to be happy. Congratulations."
Sibsdube commented:
"We miss you on the screens, mommy. Congratulations!"
Sdlebogangmamabolo45 reacted:
"Congratulations, sis. May God continue blessing you."
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Skeem Saam actress Amanda Manku’s father’s murder case postponed after recent court appearance
In more entertainment news, Briefly News recently reported that Amanda Manku's father's murder case has been postponed to 14 and 15 May 2025, with Captain William Manku and co-accused David Khoza facing charges for the 2021 murders of Amanda's mother, Gladys Manku, and grandmother, Lettie Maphothoma.
The case has seen several delays, including the latest, which was moved due to scheduling issues with the judge.
Amanda Manku has been actively pursuing justice, taking the stand against her father and chilling testimonies from various witnesses who described the brutal murders.
Source: Briefly News
