Sol Phenduka Reacts to Siya Kolisi's Springboks Headshots Before And After Marriage
- Former Kaya FM radio personality Sol Phenduka recently responded to Siya Kolisi's Springboks photos on social media
- Kolisi trended on social media in November 2025 when his headshot photos over the years got criticised by South Africans
- The photos of the Springboks captain had social media users wondering about the state of his marriage to his ex, Rachel Kolisi
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Podcaster and media personality Sol Phenduka recently commented on Springboks captain Siya Kolisi's headshots from 2013 to 2025.
Kolisi, who recently took a stand against gender based violence, had social media talking when his headshots trended online.
Phenduka, who previously caused a buzz online when he criticised a man for swearing at Young Stunna, also made fun of Kolisi on Podcast and Chill's YouTube channel.
The podcaster reacted to Kolisi's headshots on his X account on Friday, 14 November 2025.
"Kills me every time," he said.
Phenduka was responding to social media user @MrJinxRSA, who tagged him on the photos.
"@solphendukaa unyanisile," (was right).
Social media reacts to Kolisi's photos
@dj_blackla said:
"The way y'all laughed at Siya on the pod, he surely hates y'all now."
@Didi_biyela01 responded:
"2019 was really hot for him."
@Sirr_Mty wrote:
"Is marriage the scariest thing ever?"
@Kingg_zwe reacted:
"Just makes me wonder.... Yini leyenzeka lapha emshadweni," (What are you guys doing in your marriages?)
Social media user @JTjikeu also shared a clip on his X account on Friday, 14 November 2025, of Phenduka's comments about Kolisi's photos on his YouTube channel.
In the video, Phenduka begins by stating that Siya Kolisi just celebrated 100 games.
"So, now they celebrate that. Click on that image. Which year does he start smiling, and which year doesn't he? He got married and got divorced in 2024. His smile is back," says Phenduka.
The Kolisis got married in 2016 after dating for several years and ended their marriage in 2024.
@Morakane4182591 responded:
"Don’t get married, Sol….it’s always good to see you smiling."
@Wandile_zn replied:
"Looking at his face, 2023 was rough."
@DollyMgidi wrote:
"And another thing...he got angrier each year when he was not smiling."
@hillarynyasha commented:
"The man was not unhappy; he was depressed and drained."
@4219329053_ said:
"You can't make this up."
@LegStumpYorker reacted:
"That 2017-2019 was tough on the broh. You can tell he was defeated."
@MotaungHlalel3 wrote:
"Nawe, the way you say things killed me. I went to Google laughing and came back to the pod hollering."
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Siya Kolisi’s net worth was hit hard after divorce
In more entertainment news, Briefly News previously reported that with no prenuptial agreement in place, Rachel is legally entitled to half of Siya Kolisi’s R35 million net worth following their divorce.
The Kolisis, once seen as South Africa’s “golden couple,” announced their mutual separation in a heartfelt Instagram post, emphasising respect and co-parenting.
The divorce settlement marks a major financial hit for the Springbok captain, sparking public interest in his off-field future and brand partnerships.
Source: Briefly News
