Makhanya is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Joseph Makhanya (born 1981), South African footballer Leonard Makhanya (born 1964), Swazi boxer Mapaseka Makhanya (born 1985), South African middle and long-distance runner Mondli Makhanya, South African journalist Sibonelo Makhanya (born 1996), South African cricketer See also Makhanya v Minister of Finance Bantu-language surnames