Rachel Kolisi's Subtle Airport Video About Keeping Her Last Name Has Mzansi Talking

Rachel Kolisi's Subtle Airport Video About Keeping Her Last Name Has Mzansi Talking

  • Rachel Kolisi shared a candid airport vlog hinting she is keeping the Kolisi surname post-divorce
  • The self-recorded clip was captioned 'First name. Last name. Same same' as she headed to the Eastern Cape
  • Fans flooded the comments section with support for Rachel's lighthearted response to public scrutiny
Rachel has previously explained that keeping the surname makes travelling with her children easier, particularly because she is sometimes questioned about whether they are her children
Rachel sparked conversation with a subtle airport video that appeared to reference her decision to keep the Kolisi surname after her divorce from Siya Kolisi. Image: Rachel Kolisi
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Rachel Kolisi is not changing her surname, and she made that clear with a single, perfectly timed caption. Rachel shared a cheeky nod to the public conversation around whether she would drop the Kolisi name following her split from Springbok captain Siyamthanda Kolisi. She tagged her wellness platform @fallingforward__ in the caption and announced she was heading to the Eastern Cape.

The author and wellness advocate posted a casual, self-recorded video while travelling through an airport terminal, suitcase in tow. The on-screen text read:

"First name. Last name. Same same. 😎😂"

Rachel's caption says it all

The vlog-style clip struck a nerve with followers who have watched Rachel Kolisi navigate life in the public eye since her divorce. Rather than address the surname debate head-on, she chose humour, and Mzansi was here for every second of it.

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Mzansi reacts to Rachel Kolisi

The comment section quickly filled with praise and laughs. Below is a selection of reactions:

@shay_pillay:

"You earned that name. 🙌"

@thandeka_msane:

"Ain't nobody got time for home affairs. 😂😂😂"

@nadine_u_francke:

"I love a Petty Queen."

@ginameigosgabriel shared a more personal message:

"Dearest Rachel, after attending your session, I am slowly forgiving myself, my late husband, as well as my parents. I had so much pain and anxiety for years; little did I know that my pain was killing me slowly. Thank you for the opportunity. You have helped me start my healing journey at age 60. Bless you, my Queen."

@justinegabrielaza kept it short and sweet:

"@rachelkolisi stop it with these JOKES. 😂 They're too much now. 🔥🔥"

@roxanne_nicky_n added:

"Girl is on the Kolisi name before it became a Kolisi name. Don't even pay attention to the haters."

Rachel Kolisi opened up about her reinvention after divorce

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Rachel Kolisi spoke candidly about rediscovering herself after her high-profile split from Springbok captain Siya Kolisi in October 2024.

She stepped down as CEO of the Kolisi Foundation and launched a new project, Falling Forward, centred on resilience and healing.

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Gloria Masia (Human interest editor) Gloria Masia is an Entertainment Writer at Briefly News. She holds a Diploma in Public Relations from UNISA and a Diploma in Journalism from Rosebank College. With over 8 years of experience, Gloria has worked in digital marketing, online TV production, and radio. Email:gloria.masia@briefly.co.za