Meet Caster Semenya's Wife, Violet Raseboya, and Their 2 Beautiful Daughters
- Olympic gold medalist Caster Semenya and Violet Raseboya have been married since 2015, but they only had a white wedding in 2017
- The couple has been together for 13 years and shares two daughters, Oratile and Oarabile Semenya
- Violet was in a heterosexual relationship when she met Caster Semenya, but she developed feelings for the Olympic champion
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It is the month of love. We are suckers for a good love story, and Caster Semenya's has movie potential.
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Caster Semenya is one of the most well-known female athletes in South Africa. And behind the successful world champ is a caring and supportive wife. The 32-year-old has been married to Violet Raseboya since 2015, and they're still going strong.
Who is Caster Semenya's wife, Violet Raseboya?
There is only so much public information about Violet Raseboya's career. According to Buzz South Africa, the Olympic gold medalist revealed in an interview that her wifey is a "runner." Violet turned 37 years old on February 19.
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Besides her alleged career and birth date, little is known about the beautiful mother of two. She graduated from the University of South Africa (Unisa) last year but did not reveal in which field.
Caster Semenya and Violet Ledile Raseboya met in a restroom
Caster Semenya and Violet Raseboya's first meeting went straight down the toilet - pun intended. The couple met in 2007 in a bathroom when doping officers escorted Semenya out. According to Buzz South Africa, Semenya's muscular and athletic build led to Violet mistaking her for a man.
The 37-year-old reportedly asked the officers what a man was doing in the women's restroom, and Semenya clapped back. The medium-distance runner told Violet she wasn't a man.
Violet Raseboya was in a heterosexual relationship when she met Caster Semenya
Violet had never dated a woman before Caster. She was in a relationship with a man when she first met Semenya in the bathroom. Raseboya finally realised her feelings for the athlete in 2010, three years after they met, and they have been together ever since.
Caster Semenya and Violet Raseboya have a traditional ceremony and a white wedding
Caster Semenya faced questions regarding her gender throughout her career. When it was revealed that she was dating a woman, their relationship came under scrutiny by trolls. However, it did not stop them from cementing their commitment and love through marriage.
Caster and Violet were married in a traditional ceremony in 2015, five years after they started dating. Two years later, in January 2017, the couple celebrated their nuptials with a white wedding.
Although relatively private, Caster and Violet often show off their love and happy moments online. Briefly News reported on January 7 that the couple celebrated their sixth white wedding anniversary. Violet posted a sweet video montage of them on Instagram and wrote:
"Being in a relationship with you for 13 years gives me a peaceful existence. You make my life right and complete. Your life is the strength that drives me to do everything for this family.
"You are the armour that shields me from tears. Happy 6 Year Anniversary to us. @castersemenya800m I love you so much."
Take a look at the video below:
Does Caster Semenya have children?
ZAlebs reported Caster Semenya and Violet Raseboya welcomed their first child, a daughter named Oratile, on July 5, 2019. The birth of their child reignited debates about Caster's gender. Some believed Oratile was proof that Semenya was a man, while others suggested the athlete and her wife might have used alternative means to fall pregnant.
The Olympic gold medalist announced in 2021 that Violet was pregnant again, and they welcomed a second daughter, Oarabile, on July 14, 2021. The couple has not commented on how they fell pregnant, but both children use Semenya's surname, and they call both parents "mommy."
On Oarabile's first birthday, Violet posted snaps of her baby bump and two photos of her first year. She captioned the post:
"Happy 1st birthday to our miracle princess Oarabile. Today is the birthday of our family's star. Yet another day to show you how special you are. Your smile and happiness drive troubles away. We love you so much."
The proud momma also gushed about being blessed with two "miracle" babies born in July. Last year, Violet shared a video of what looked like a birthday party for the girls. She captioned the post:
"Double O. Double Miracle O. Thee Miracle Os. Double Celebration. July babies, we are blessed."
Take a look at the cute video below:
She posted another video, giving Mzansi a glimpse into the pink safari-themed birthday bash for their two girls:
Caster Semenya is happily married and loving family life
If social media posts are anything to go by, Caster and Violet are happy and in love. The couple shares just enough with fans to make us all fall in love with them. We hope they enjoy the month of love just as much as we do!
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Their relationship withstood cheating rumours, and recent reports about their alleged separation have not been confirmed. Duduzane Zuma denied being involved with other women, but he would be open to polygamy if all relevant parties were happy.
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