{"id":15407,"date":"2025-07-11T14:31:49","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T12:31:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=15407"},"modified":"2026-03-12T10:16:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T08:16:50","slug":"skeem-saam-amanda-manku-pregnancy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/skeem-saam-amanda-manku-pregnancy\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Skeem Saam\u2019 Star Amanda Manku Shares Joyful Second Pregnancy Announcement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Popular South African actress Amanda Manku, best known for her role as Dr Elizabeth \u2018Lizzy\u2019 Thobakgale-Seakamela on the hit soap opera <em>Skeem Saam<\/em>, has joyfully announced her second pregnancy. The news has brought excitement and congratulations from fans and the entertainment community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ALSO READ:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/morda-bongz-blends-gospel\/\">M\u00f6rda Bongz Blends Gospel and Groove for Mandela Day Show with Soweto Gospel Choir<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-amanda-manku-s-pregnancy-announcement\">Amanda Manku\u2019s Pregnancy Announcement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On 9 July 2025, Amanda Manku shared the happy news on her official Instagram account. She posted a beautiful family photo from a pregnancy shoot. The image featured Amanda, her partner Roger Tau, and their son in coordinated black and white outfits. Amanda was glowing in a white bodysuit and black patent leather pants. She expressed gratitude for the new addition to their family, calling it an answered prayer and a new chapter in her life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Amanda also reflected on her past hardships, including the tragic loss of her mother and grandmother in 2021. She credited her faith for helping her through those difficult times and expressed hope and joy for the future with this pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-3768398582\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-balancing-career-and-family\">Balancing Career and Family<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Amanda continues to balance her flourishing acting career with her growing family. Her role on <em>Skeem Saam<\/em> has earned her widespread recognition, and she remains an inspiring figure for many young South Africans. Fans admire her openness about motherhood and personal challenges, which adds to her relatable public persona.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DL4x4LKovGM\/\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\"width:100%; max-width:540px; margin:auto;\">\n<\/blockquote>\n<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fan-and-industry-reactions\">Fan and Industry Reactions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The announcement quickly garnered warm congratulations from fans and colleagues across social media. Many praised Amanda for sharing such a personal and joyful moment publicly. This has helped to normalize conversations about pregnancy and motherhood in the entertainment industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-4046974609\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-lies-ahead\">What Lies Ahead<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Amanda has not yet disclosed details about her due date or plans during the pregnancy. However, given her strong connection with fans, it is expected she will continue to share updates. These updates will offer inspiration and support to others navigating motherhood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-congratulations\">Congratulations!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Amanda Manku\u2019s second pregnancy announcement marks a <a href=\"https:\/\/iol.co.za\/entertainment\/celebrity-news\/2025-07-10-amanda-mankus-second-pregnancy-a-heart-warming-social-media-reveal-that-will-melt-your-heart\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">joyful milestone<\/a> for the actress and her family. Her courage in sharing her journey, especially after personal tragedy, resonates deeply with many. We congratulate Amanda and wish her a healthy and happy pregnancy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Popular South African actress Amanda Manku, best known for her role as Dr Elizabeth \u2018Lizzy\u2019 Thobakgale-Seakamela on the hit soap opera Skeem Saam, has joyfully announced her second pregnancy. The news has brought excitement and congratulations from fans and the entertainment community. 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