The news of Siya Kolisi and his wife, Rachel, filing for divorce has deeply saddened many South Africans.
The couple released a joint statement on Tuesday afternoon announcing that they have decided to end their marriage. They have two children together, Nicholas Siyamthanda and Keziah. In addition, they also adopted Siya’s younger siblings Liyema and Liphelo after their mother died in 2009.
“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.
“We will also continue working together on the Foundation that means so much to us,” read the statement posted on their official social media accounts.
Siya and Rachel Kolisi end their marriage
Social media was abuzz on Tuesday after the news of their divorce went viral.
@BlessingMonyai wrote: “Rachel and Siya Kolisi? No ways guys… we need to do something😭😭
State of emergency.”
@KingMntungwa wrote: “Siya Kolisi, as South African’s 🇿🇦 we don’t accept your separation or divorce. Rachel Kolisi is our National Treasure.”
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