Dineo and Manaka Ranaka share a heartfelt moment at Katlego’s memorial service

In a touching moment at her daughter’s memorial service, Generations: The Legacy star Manaka Ranaka presented a special gift to her daughter’s father Sipho Lekaba.

Manaka gifted him a portrait of their daughter as a symbol of their shared love for Katlego.

“I want to give you this, and your family,” she told Sipho.

“There’s a lot of softness KG [Katlego] took from this side of the family. So this is me saying even if there’s a bit of turmoil, we, the human beings, know how it started and we can end it.”


The Ranaka family gathered on Thursday to celebrate the life of Katlego Ranaka, who passed away at the age of 23, leaving behind a young son.

The memorial service was filled with heartfelt tributes, but one moment stood out—a warm embrace between sisters Dineo and Manaka Ranaka.

The emotional exchange was captured in a video that has since gone viral, drawing thousands of reactions online.

Many offered words of comfort to Manaka, who is mourning the tragic loss of her daughter. The touching moment between the sisters reflected the deep pain and solidarity within the family as they navigate this difficult time.

Support continues to pour in for the Ranakas, with fans and loved ones sending condolences and prayers for strength.