Season 3
Season 2 ended with Mama Siba started studying at a culinary school and pursuing her dream of having a cookbook. Ntate Ranaka experienced health difficulties and gave Mama Siba a scare when he had a heart attack.
Ranaka, the youngest sibling, was trying to find himself and was pursuing his dreams in the music industry. Michelle and hubby Mzingisi officially became Mr and Mrs Ranaka. They also became first time parents.
Mpumi, who is married to a German man, was dealing with a long-distance relationship, family and career life. Dineo and Mpumi were not seeing eye to eye and were constantly at loggerheads.
This season each episode features a family member sharing a bit of their journey. We will be introduced to another side of Mpumi, and Michelle is officially a Ranaka.
Mzingisi and Michelle deal with typical challenges of being newlyweds as well as the excitement of parenthood. Find out if Mzingisi has gotten over his bachelor days and old habits.
Manaka, actress and mom, is on a journey of personal growth and healing. Ranaka is maturing and this emanates this season. Dineo, radio and television presenter is all about hard work. Dineo is passionate about building an empire and is aiming for the stars.
Mama Siba and Ntate Ranaka spend more time together after the health scare and tap into projects they've been intending to do.
Who has moved back home and why? And will Mpumi and Dineo settle their differences and get along?
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. The series director in Season 3 it is Ntuthuko Mkhabela and Nthabi Thomas is the series producer.