Cape Town – Siya and Rachel Kolisi have announced their divorce after over a decade together, leaving fans devastated and calling for a national intervention.
The couple, who share two biological children—Nicholas Siyamthanda and Keziah—and have adopted Siya’s younger siblings, made their announcement in a joint social media statement on October 22.
They cited mutual respect and love as the reasons for their decision, expressing commitment to co-parenting their children and continuing their work with The Kolisi Foundation.
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Social media reactions have been filled with heartbreak, with many fans humorously suggesting that a national meeting be called to mend their relationship.
The Siya and Rachel Kolisi divorce is the most tragic split South Africans have witnessed since Nelson and mama Winnie, as a country we can’t breathe 💔😩😩😩 pic.twitter.com/iGlYSfbvuT
— Limpopo Padre (@LimpopoDaddy) October 22, 2024
Siya and Rachel met in 2012, married in 2016, and have supported each other through various milestones, including Siya’s Rugby World Cup victories.
The couple recently returned to South Africa after a stint in Paris, where Siya played for Racing92.
Their split has resonated deeply with fans, who have taken to platforms like X to express their dismay and call for reconciliation.
Rachel and Siya Kolisi must think again and again before finalizing their divorce because we can’t shame. pic.twitter.com/P0sB3zrXgt
— P♡M (@Priscilla_M63) October 23, 2024
I’ve never been this heartbroken by strangers on the internet 😭😭💔💔
Not Rachel and Siya Kolisi ☹️☹️ pic.twitter.com/uB6bZg0Ome
— Perseverance Maremeni (@madam___speaker) October 22, 2024
Siya and Rachel are a national keypoint. That marriage light must be rekindled 😢😢😢…… pic.twitter.com/cYovaZKpVs
— Lodumo 🎓🎓🎓📚📚 (@Loddeh) October 23, 2024
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
