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The Ranakas

Genres: Reality, Docu-Reality
Broadcast on: SABC1, Mzansi Magic, Mzansi Wethu, 1Magic

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Seasons

Season 4

Channel Premiere Finale TX Time Episodes
1Magic 02 Jan 2021 27 Mar 2021 Saturdays, 20h00 - 20h30 13
Mzansi Magic 07 Jan 2021 01 Apr 2021 Thursdays, 20h00 - 20h30 13
Mzansi Wethu 06 Jan 2022 31 Mar 2022 Thursdays, 21h30 - 22h00 13


Season 4

The Ranakas is a South African docu-reality series created as a spin-off from Dineo's Diary which follows the animated Ranaka family, providing insight into the family dynamic which is fueled by a mix of seven very distinct characters.

This season the theme is "From Winds of Change" - growing from the past to take ownership of the future.

Towards the end of Season 3, we were invited to Lapeng la Ranaka Eatery as the family scrambled their resources and came together to open a restaurant at their family home.

We also got to see Mpumi, married to a white German man, unite with her fiercest rival Dineo, before causing her father to break down over her rape ordeal.

Manaka was on a path of self-discovery, while Mzingisi and Michelle tried to adjust to married life, as the youngest sibling, Ranaka, continued to face the wrath of parents who were unimpressed with his lifestyle.

The new season will see Ntate Ranaka and Mama Siba adopting a few causes as part of impacting the community positively, while they try to build a family legacy.

Will Dineo and Mpumi manage to keep the peace in their relationship and will Mpumi, who had been experiencing severe marital strain, find healing and resolution to her marriage?

Something also happens that might bring Manaka, the eldest sibling, closer to Ranaka, the last born in the family.

Despite COVID-19 disrupting the entertainment industry, Dineo finds innovative ways to remain in business as she also tries to work on her relationship with her boyfriend and building a family unit.

In the Season 4 premiere: Mpumi sits down with her parents to reflect on her journey, as Michelle decides out with the old and in with the new.

Meanwhile, Mama Siba and Thando plan for an upcoming event and Mama Siba needs Dineo to take the troublesome marital couch.

The characters are:

Kgotlaesele Ntate Ranaka

A writer and publisher, the 70-something Kgotlaesele Ntate Ranaka is the willful, outspoken traditionalist, who is seen as the head of the family, and often tries to impose his cultural views on the kids.

Mama Siba Ranaka

Catering business owner Mama Siba Ranaka is the family matriarch. Often seen as the voice of calm in the storm, she's at times regarded as an "enabler" for bad behaviour.

Manaka Ranaka

Manaka is the eldest sibling, known for her string of high profile drama and production roles. She's inherited her dad's strong-willed personality, placing an emphasis on respect. Despite her famous public profile, Manaka prefers the simple life and shies away from the media industry limelight.

Mpumi Ranaka

Mpumi is the insightful, introvert. This gentle soul is a writer, mom and home-maker.

Dineo Ranaka

Television producer, media personality and mind coach, Dineo Ranaka is the versatile go-getter, struggling to balance family life with her newfound success.

Ziggy Ranaka

Entrepreneur Ziggy Ranaka is seen as the hustler of the family and is the eldest son. We pick up on his previously documented wedding plans from Dineo's Diary.

Ranaka Ranaka

Ranaka Ranaka is the family's last born and fully embraces his youthful lifestyle. He is a DJ and event organiser, described by Dineo as "the one who will be the most successful of all of us."

The Ranakas was created and is executive produced by Dineo Ranaka for Brains at Work Media.


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