Rachel and Siya Kolisi shocked social media on Tuesday, 22 October when they announced that they are splitting.
RACHEL AND SIYA END MARRIAGE
The rugby player Siya and businesswoman Rachel Kolisi announced in a statement on Instagramthat they have mutually decided to end their marriage.
“We wanted to share some important news with you. After much reflection and open conversations, we have mutually decided to end our marriage.”
“This decision comes from a place of love, respect and understanding that this is the best path forward for both of us. While our relationship as a couple is changing, we remain great friends and committed partners in raising our children with the same love and care they’ve always known.”
The couple also reveal that they will continue to work together on their foundation.
The Springboks captain and first lady have been married for eight years.
[READ THEIR JOINT STATEMENT BELOW]
WHEN DID KOLISIS GET MARRIED?
Rachel and Siya Kolisi met at a dinner party in Stellenbosch back in 2012. The pair tied the knot on 13 August 2016 in a beautiful ceremony in Franschhoek
They have a first son, Nicholas Siyamthanda, who was born in 2015 and a daughter named Keziah, who was born in 2017.
Wedding Etcreports that Siya’s young half-siblings Liyema and Liphelo also live with the family. The Springboks captain and siblings share a mother who unfortunately passed away in 2009.
Do you think Siya and Rachel will get back together?
Let us know by clicking on the comment tab below this article or by emailing info@thesouthafrican.com or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1
You can also follow @TheSAnews on X and The South African on Facebook for the latest rugby – and boxing – news.