Rachel Kolisi Supports Ex Siya Kolisi During Cape Town Reunion

Rachel Kolisi Supports Ex Siya Kolisi During Cape Town Reunion

  • Rachel Kolisi stepped out to show public support for Siya Kolisi during his Stormers homecoming match in Cape Town
  • The philanthropist was joined by her children at the DHL Stadium to cheer on the Springbok star from the stands
  • The appearance comes as part of the family's ongoing commitment to co-parenting and supporting key career milestones together
The family gathered at DHL Stadium to cheer on the Springbok star
Rachel Kolisi stepped out with her children to support Siya Kolisi at his Cape Town homecoming match. Rachel Kolisi / Siya Kolisi
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Rachel Kolisi accompanied her two children to the DHL Stadium in Cape Town to stand behind her ex-husband during his official homecoming game on 10 October 2026. Taking to social media to share snippets from their day at the venue, the philanthropist noted how much went into the outing with the kids.

Rachel Kolisi joins family for landmark Cape Town match

According to The South African, Rachel showed unwavering support for the rugby star as he stepped back onto familiar turf following his decision to return to the Cape Town franchise to be closer to his family. This is not the first instance where Rachel has publicly backed Siya post-split, having previously travelled abroad with their children to celebrate Siya's milestone achievements.

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The stadium appearance served as a touching moment of unity for supporters in attendance
Rachel and Siya continue to demonstrate mutual respect as they prioritise their children. Image: Ninthgrid
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A full-circle moment for the Kolisi family in Cape Town

Long before bringing his family back to the Mother City, Siya Kolisi built a lasting foundation in the Western Cape, earning key leadership roles—a journey that paved the way for his historic appointment as the first black Springbok captain in 2018. After Siya completed a decade-long chapter in Cape Town, his journey later took the family to Durban and France before bringing them back to where it all began. Moving back to the Western Cape marks a heartfelt homecoming, allowing him to navigate this next phase of his career with his children firmly by his side.

3 Briefly News articles about Rachel Kolisi

  • Rachel Kolisi addressed public criticism regarding her decision to keep her ex-husband's last name after her divorce by posting a lighthearted TikTok video with a cheeky caption.
  • Former Springboks captain's wife Rachel Kolisi amused South Africans after using a permanent marker to cross out the "r" in "Mrs" on her apron during a TikTok cooking video, altering her title to "Ms Kolisi".
  • Rachel Kolisi delivered a keynote speech at a motherhood event in Namibia, encouraging women to celebrate every aspect of their identity rather than conforming to societal expectations.

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Bongiwe Mati (Human Interest Editor) Bongiwe Mati is a Human Interest reporter at Briefly News, focusing on social commentary, community stories, viral human-interest features, and public discourse. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree from the University of the Western Cape. Bongiwe began her editorial career in campus media before contributing across print and digital platforms at BONA Magazine, where she covered current news and societal trends. She specialises in reporting on local community accounts, social media discourse, and viral South African events. Contact: bongiwe.mati@briefly.co.za