Rachel Kolisi, the estranged wife of Springboks captain Siya Kolisi, shared an update on her life following their split.
RACHEL KOLISI ON LOVING HERSELF
In the last few weeks, Rachel Kolisi had subtly hinted that her estranged husband, Springboks captain Siya Kolisi may have been unfaithful during their marriage. Following the hint, many social media users were also convinced that Siya now has a girlfriend.
Rumours began swirling of Siya Kolisi’s new romance after fans identified a woman seated next to him at the recent ATP Tour Finals in Turin. The woman was revealed to be a 24-year-old Dutch model and influencer Rachel John. Here’s a few things to know about the “new” Rachel here.
Rachel and Siya announced their split in October 2024, after eight years of marriage. The pair have two children together – Nicholas (10) and Keziah (8). Rachel and Siya also adopted his two siblings Liyema and Liphelo, when they were younger, and lived as a family of six.
Just over a year after the split, Rachel has shared an Instagram Reel on how she learnt to fall in love with showing up for herself. In the clip, she is seen working out, doing campaign shoots, runs, unveling magazine covers, working and more.
Take a look…
FANS SHOW RACHEL SUPPORT
Many fans took to the comments section to show Rachel love and support.
“❤️🔥love love love you MaRiri🤗 …and we are here for you forever ♾️,” wrote dr_fabkaybe.
“You are looking amazing, this showing up for yourself looks good on you! ♥️,” wrote @laurenblake86.
“Again and again Ms Rachel and we stand behind you every time 🙌🏽👑🤍,” wrote @kriss_langeveld.
“A true Queen builds her Kingdom with the same bricks they have thrown at her and that Queen is Rachel🙌❤️,” wrote @carolannephilander.