“Bye Bye”: Rachel John Leaves South Africa and Reveals Next Destination
- Rachel John, the 25-year-old influencer linked to Springbok captain Siya Kolisi, reportedly announced she has left South Africa
- John, who is of Nigerian and Dutch descent, is heading back to her home base in Amsterdam, Netherlands
- South Africans had plenty to say about her departure, with some pleading with Siya to move on
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Rachel John has said her goodbyes to South Africa. The 25-year-old influencer, widely rumoured to be dating Springbok captain Siya Kolisi, took to her Instagram Stories on Saturday, 5 September 2026, to share that she had left the country.
John, who is of Nigerian and Dutch descent, splits her time between South Africa and Amsterdam, where she is based. Her Stories confirmed she was on her way back to the Netherlands, and she also teased that a trip to Iceland was on the horizon.
Rachel John’s ties to South Africa
While Amsterdam is home, John has built meaningful roots in South Africa. She is the founder and director of JBay Surf House in Jeffreys Bay, an organisation that creates a safe space for children from local townships by teaching them how to surf.
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According to a report by The South African, John and Siya Kolisi have kept their romance largely private since rumours first emerged late last year. Even so, the pair gave fans plenty to talk about, from courtside appearances at the NBA All-Star Game in Los Angeles to a widely shared moment at the Empire State Building in New York, and a getaway to Victoria Falls. Whether they are still together remains unclear.
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Mzansi reacts to Rachel’s goodbye
South Africans on Facebook had a lot to say about her departure on The South African’s post:
@Patricia September said:
“Goodbye, Rachel. It’s time to say goodbye once more. Rachel Kolisi is our queen of hearts.”
@Debs Cheka wrote:
“Bye, Rachel. Brother Siya, please let’s now have something like Simtandile, Dimkatso, Tebogo or Mpo. please Siyacela. 😅”
@Petro Swart commented:
“Was only looking for attention.”
@Shibu Qaqamba Mphatja said:
“Let her go.”
@Sonya White wrote:
“Who wants to know what you're up to?”
@Melanie Sacks Cohen added:
“There will always only be one Rachel. 🙏🥰”
3 more stories about Rachel John
- Briefly News previously reported that Siya Kolisi sparked romance rumours with influencer Rachel John after his divorce from Rachel Kolisi in October 2024.
- Rachel John, a Dutch-Nigerian content creator rumoured to be dating Springbok star Siya Kolisi, shared a video of herself fitting four white dresses with a fashion stylist.
- Rachel John, rumoured girlfriend of Springbok captain Siya Kolisi, revealed her car was broken into last week.
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