SA Reacts to Manaka Ranaka's Daughter's Tombstone Unveiling
South African actress Manaka Ranaka held a tombstone unveiling ceremony for her daughter, Katlego Ranaka, who passed away at 24 due to natural causes. The event coincided with what would have been Katlego's 25th birthday.
Details of the Tombstone and Ceremony
Manaka, known for her role as Lucy Diale on the SABC 1 telenovela Generations: The Legacy, lost her firstborn in January 2025. She enlisted Nkomati Tombstones, a company based in Limpopo, to create the tombstone according to her vision.
A spokesperson from Nkomati Tombstones said the project was challenging but successfully completed.
Community Response and Family Statement
The Ranaka family publicly confirmed that Katlego died from natural causes. Many who saw the tombstone praised the workmanship and expressed sympathy for Manaka and her family.
Additional Context
Manaka discussed her daughter’s passing during an interview with David Mashabela on 17 October 2025, reflecting on that difficult time.
Ma_sambo posted a TikTok video related to the event, with the caption "Embarrassing moments."
Related News
- Zozibini Tunzi talks about her complex character in the Netflix series Bad Influencer.
Author's summary: Manaka Ranaka commemorated her late daughter Katlego with a heartfelt tombstone unveiling, drawing support from the community and sharing her grief publicly.