Hailing from Ga-Sekhukhuni and growing up in Mamelodi, just outside Pretoria, Ribane embarked on her modeling journey in the early 1980s, swiftly rising to prominence as one of South Africa's most celebrated top models. Beyond modeling, she showcased her acting prowess in the local TV drama "Molo Fish" and featured in international films such as "Ninja IV," "Backlash," and "Waat." Ribane gained widespread recognition for her compelling role in the Sepedi drama "Bophelo ke Semphekgo". Additionally, she took on the role of a talk show host in "Motswako" on SABC 2.