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Harriet Manamela

Harriet Manamela

Birthday: 1971-10-13 | Place of Birth: Diepkloof, Gauteng, South Africa

Harriet Manamela (born 13 Oct 1971), sometimes credited as Harriet Lenabe, is a South African actress best known for portraying Meikie Maputla in the SABC 1 soap opera Skeem Saam. She made her television debut in 1998 with appearances in productions such as Soul City, Isidingo, Isibaya, Yizo Yizo II, and Justice for All. She later became known for playing Nomzamo, the mother of Suffocate, in the e.tv soap opera Rhythm City. In 2011, she joined the cast of the SABC 1 soap opera Skeem Saam as Meikie Maputla, a role that brought her national recognition. In 2026, she joined the fourth season of e.tv's telenovela Isitha: The Enemy, portraying Dorcas.

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

2019
The Tokoloshe

as    Ma Zondi

2017
Vaya

as    Grace

2011
Life, Above All

as    Mrs. Tafa

2009
Gugu and Andile

as    Busi Dlamini

2005
In My Country

as    Albertina Sobandla

2005
Yesterday

as    Tall Teacher