Following his return to the Sharks, Siya Kolisi announced his divorce via Instagram after a cheating scandal. Rumors suggest his wife, Rachel Kolisi, found out about his affair while checking his conversation with a Black woman.
The South African professional rugby union player Siya Kolisi married Rachel in 2016 and endured hardships as fans often criticized the couple. In several instances, his wife protected the player from online backlash and commented on shutting down rumors.
However, the bond didn’t last long, as the couple shared a joint statement revealing their marriage’s end. The post read, “After much reflection and open conversation, we have mutually decided to split. The decision comes from a place of love, respect, and understanding that this is our best path.”
Moreover, Kolisi revealed their plans to remain friends despite finalizing their divorce and are committed to raising the children together to build a foundation that they’ve always valued in their lives.
The player urged his followers to respect their decision and give them space to navigate the change. Following the announcement, fans criticized Rachel for her decision and mentioned that she wanted to leave the player after he lost his sports value.
They added, “No woman is asking for love; she’s demanding your resources. Now she gets to take half of what he has worked for all his life.“
However, Rachel revealed that Kolisi had been conversing with several women. Previously, she had responded to women labeling the player as their type and sending them explicit messages on Instagram.
Fans claim the split between Siya Kolisi and his wife was long overdue, pairing him with Zuki Lamani!
Before their split, Rachel feuded with one of Kolisi’s fans, who posed alongside the player for a photoshoot. The Cape Town influencer Zuki Lamani came between the married couple for admitting Kolisi was her celebrity crush.
They met briefly after Kolisi was announced as the first black Springbok captain. Moreover, the shoot featured pictures of the player in a half-embrace with Lamani while they smiled at each other.
Further, Lamani shared moments from the event and revealed that Kolisi offered to take her pictures while she was busy with the photographers, adding a layer to their encounter.
The following day, the influencer posted a selfie captioned “The Kolisi Glow,” which caused speculations regarding their potential relationship.
When Rachel Kolisi called out the girl who slide into Siya Kolisi DMs and said his her type, We South Africans Bullied her until she deactivated her Twitter account She was called in secured,She was judged for going through His phone, Today they getting divorced are we happy now pic.twitter.com/yBnv6aURgo
— IG:Joy-Zelda (@joy_zelda) October 22, 2024
On the other hand, Rachel called out Lamani and accused her of thirsting for her husband. She asked the influencer to stay away from their married life, making Lamani a trending topic amidst their separation announcement.
Similarly, fans joked about the cheating allegations, and one tweeted, “Get up, Zuki! It’s time for you to fetch that Kolisi glow. He is a free agent. Sorry Rachel.” Meanwhile, others recommended a good therapist for the pair, hoping to see them reunite in the future.
Regardless, Siya Kolisi and Rachel have clarified their decision but haven’t added much about the cheating allegations, which slowly caused a drift in their marriage. Many have supported Rachel’s decision, claiming the player messed up their bond.
Additionally, Rachel spoke with a fitness model, Marike Botha, for sending explicit pictures to her husband.
However, the model later clarified that Kolisi initiated the conversation and added, “Siya Kolisi slid into my DMs. He sent me the post that I posted on IG. His wife sees this and makes it look like I’m sending him my a**.“
Additional Information
- Siya Kolisi has two children with Rachel: a son born in 2015 and a daughter born in 2017. Rachel also took responsibility for the player’s half-siblings, who spent five years in orphanage and foster care following their mother’s demise.
- As of 2024, Siya Kolisi has an estimated net worth of $5 million from his sports endorsements and rugby career. Many speculate that the player will lose much of his assets on his divorce.
