Amanda Manku Honors Late Family with New Collaboration as Murder Case Resumes
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A new song featuring South african actress Amanda Manku is offering a poignant tribute to her late mother and grandmother, even as the legal proceedings surrounding their deaths are set to continue. The collaboration with King Monada arrives as Manku navigates profound grief and a complex family legal battle.
Manku, known for her role on the popular television drama Skeem Saam, shared her gratitude for the possibility to work with Monada on the track “Sleep Over,” which is part of his latest album, I Khant Do Dhis Enimo.
A song Rooted in Remembrance
The song holds deeply personal significance for Manku, serving as a memorial to her mother and grandmother, who were tragically murdered in 2021. “King Monada, thank you from the deepest part of my heart for featuring me on your album,” Manku wrote on instagram.She emphasized that the collaboration is “more than just music,” stating, “It’s for the little girl in me. It’s in honor of my late mother and grandmother, the women who shaped me, loved me, and still guide me in spirit.”
The actress revealed that the collaboration fulfilled a long-held dream of her mother’s – to see her work alongside the Limpopo star.”You helped me make my mother’s dream of having me on a song with you a reality… Thank you for seeing my vision, for your kindness, and for helping me honour them in a way I’ll cherish forever. I’m truly, truly grateful.”
Ongoing Legal Battle
The case surrounding the deaths of Gladys Manku and Lettie Maphothoma is scheduled to return to court on December 4, 2025, after a recent postponement. The circumstances surrounding their deaths remain a source of immense pain for Manku and her family.
According to reports from Daily Sun, Manku’s father, a 53-year-old former police officer, and David Khoza, 41, have been charged with the murders. Both women were fatally shot in 2021, and both accused remain in custody.
Manku previously opened up about the devastating impact of the loss during an interview on the Mommy Diaries podcast, stating, “I died.I think the day that they passed is the day that something died in me.”
The actress’s ability to channel her grief into creative expression,while simultaneously confronting the ongoing legal process,underscores her resilience and the enduring power of family legacy.
Why did this happen? Gladys Manku and Lettie Maphothoma were fatally shot in 2021. Who was involved? amanda Manku’s father, a 53-year-old former police officer, and David Khoza, 41, have been charged with the murders. What occurred? The two women were murdered,leading to the arrest of the two suspects. How did it end? As of November 21, 2023, the case is ongoing, with the next court date scheduled for december 4, 2025, and both accused remain in custody awaiting trial.
