Bernard Parker Says He Didn't Have His Phone For 14 Days As Viral Post Sparks Questions

Bernard Parker Says He Didn't Have His Phone For 14 Days As Viral Post Sparks Questions

  • Bernard Parker has challenged a viral statement shared on his social media accounts that sparked questions about his private life
  • Robert Marawa says Parker told him he had not had access to his phone for 14 days, adding a new twist to the story
  • Parker has urged the public and media to verify statements attributed to him before sharing unconfirmed details about his private life
Bernard Parker
Bernard Parker said he had no access to his phone for two weeks after a viral statement appeared on his social media accounts. Image: BernardParker / X
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TS Galaxy coach Bernard Parker says he had no access to his phone for 14 days, according to an account shared by sports broadcaster Robert Marawa. The claim emerged after a statement about Parker's private life circulated on social media, prompting questions about who published it.

The controversy began on Monday, 12 October 2026, when a post on Parker's Instagram Stories appeared to announce the end of his three-year relationship with Kacha Stepanovic. The message also contained personal remarks about mistakes and struggles within the relationship.

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However, Robert Marawa said Parker had denied authoring the statement circulating on social media. The focus has since shifted to his claim that he was without his phone for two weeks and the circumstances in which the message appeared on his accounts.

Robert Marawa explains Parker's phone situation

Speaking on his MSW show on 947 on Wednesday, 14 October, Marawa said he had spoken to Parker and received clarification about the disputed message.

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Marawa explained that Parker denied writing the statement and said he had not had his phone for the previous 14 days. The account was published by KickOff on 15 October.

The claim raises a key question: how the message appeared on Parker's social media platforms if he says he did not have his phone. Marawa did not establish who published the statement or whether anyone else had access to Parker’s social media accounts.

Bernard Parker
Bernard Parker has since appealed for privacy as he handles the personal issue. Image: Alexander Joe / AFP
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Bernard Parker urges public to verify his statements

On Thursday, 15 October, Parker issued a public statement, emphasising that communications attributed to him should be treated as official only when he has personally confirmed them.

He also asked the media and the public to stop spreading unverified information about his private life.

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The phone issue is central to the dispute because the original post attracted widespread attention before Parker challenged its authorship.

Parker's clarification does not establish who accessed his social media accounts or how the disputed message was published. His appeal is for people to verify statements before attributing them to him.

Kacha Stepanovic's message and resurfaced Fourways Mall footage

Briefly News previously reported that Kacha Stepanovic posted pointed messages about lust and betrayal after a statement attributed to Bernard Parker addressed the end of their three-year relationship.

The development came as footage of Parker with Kacha at Fourways Mall in October 2025 resurfaced, bringing renewed attention to the timeline of their relationship.

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Dzikamai Matara Dzikamai Matara is a sports and news writer at Briefly News with over a decade of journalism and editorial experience across Southern African digital media. Prior to joining Briefly News, Dzikamai served as Senior News & Current Affairs Editor at iHarare for six years, overseeing breaking news desks and sports feature coverage. He brings extensive experience in sports profiling, live match reporting, and investigative current affairs analysis. Email him at dzikamai.matara@briefly.co.za