Social media influencer Zuki Lamani has responded to rumours she was the reason behind Rachel and Siya Kolisi’s high-profile split.
The Cape Town woman was recently trended amid public scrutiny behind the couple’s divorce news.
In 2018, Zuki went viral over her posts about meeting the rugby star, which she admitted was her “celebrity crush.” Their meeting came shortly after Siya was announced as the first black Springbok captain.
ZUKI LAMANI RESPONDS TO RACHEL AND SIYA KOLISI SPLIT RUMOURS
In a recent Instagram Live, Zuki Lamani responded to a question concerning Rachel and Siya Kolisi’s split.
“Is it true that you are the one who made Rachel divorce Siya?” one follower asked.
A visibly annoyed Zuki responded with a host of expletives at being roped into the domestic drama. She added: “Come up with an answer, and that’s going to be your answer. Do whatever!”
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After the Kolisis announced their split, Zuki Lamani’s name began to trend on social media.
“Zuki on her way to comfort Siya during this difficult time,” read a meme posted by X user @ZeeRight. Another @karlie_momo posted: “Phakama Zuki! It’s time for you to fetch that Kolisi glow. Siya is a free agent”.
A third joked that Zuki was ready to take advantage of the “transfer window.”
WHAT DID SHE SAY ABOUT SPRINGBOK CAPTAIN?
In 2018, Zuki Lamani posted pictures of her meeting the star rugby player on her Instagram account. In the pic, the half-embracing duo stares and smiles at each other.
“That Kolisi glow,” Zuki gushed over the married Springbok. In another, Zuku claimed that Siya had flirted back.
She captioned one IG Story: “So ubaby (Siya Kolisi) said ‘dammit’ when I was taking these shots. Then offered to take pictures of me with my phone while I do the shoot”.
The pics quickly went viral but for all the wrong reasons. Zuki – who admitted that Siya was her celebrity crush – was indirectly labelled “thirsty” by his wife Rachel, who left a comment under the post.
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