Actress and reality TV star Manaka Ranaka has taken to social media to issue a direct challenge to entertainer Zodwa Wabantu for a boxing match.
Ranaka, known for her role as Lucy Diale in Generations: The Legacy, shared a video on her Instagram account on Thursday, October 12, expressing her desire to face Zodwa in the boxing ring.
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This challenge comes on the heels of reports from Sunday World stating that Khanyi Mbau, star of ‘The Wife,’ will no longer be participating in the celebrity boxing match against Zodwa Wabantu.
The publication disclosed that Mbau would be replaced by another actress from an SABC1 soapie, whose identity has yet to be confirmed.
Promoter Arnold “Squire” Nododile, in response to Khanyi Mbau’s withdrawal, mentioned, “Khanyi will no longer be part of the fight; please note we’ve found a potential replacement to fight with Zodwa Wabantu.
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We are just waiting for the actress to return the contract today (Wednesday), so we can make the posters to promote the fight.”
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In light of these developments, Manaka Ranaka’s video challenge has added a new twist to the upcoming celebrity boxing match, raising anticipation among fans.
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The fight is scheduled to take place at The Ridge Casino in Emalahleni, Mpumalanga, on October 22. Ranaka’s fans express confidence that she would emerge victorious in the proposed match against Zodwa Wabantu.
