Bulelwa Hoala

Rachel Kolisi rang in the New Year by taking her first solo trip to Botswana.
Rachel is currently in the process of getting divorced from Springbok rugby captain Siya Kolisi.
She opened up to her followers on social media and said since this was the first New Year’s she was spending without her kids, she booked a solo trip instead of being home alone.
“I’m in the process of getting divorced, and co-parenting my kids. This was the first new years without my kids so instead of sitting home alone… I booked a solo trip I’ve wanted to do for years!,” Rachel wrote on her TikTok video.
@rachelkolisi I did my dream trip this new year 🥹❤️ Thank you Botswana – you have a big piece of my heart 🇧🇼 I went with @AfricanHorseSafaris (not sponsored but had the BEST Experience) #botswana #africanhorsesafaris ♬ everything i wanted – s0ng4y0uu
Rachel poured her heart out on Instagram and wrote, “It’s the first solo trip I’ve done, and I’m an introvert, so I arrived super nervous, and sad and left with a very full heart and so many amazing new friends from all over the world.”
Meanwhile, Siya spent the New Year in Zimbabwe with his kids Nicholas (10) and Keziah (7), as well as his siblings, Liphelo and Liyema. The Sharks player shared pics of himself with his family enjoying the scenic views of the popular wonder of the world Victoria Falls.
On 22 October 2024, Siya and Rachel announced the news of their separation in a joint statement on Instagram.
“We wanted to share some important news with you. After much reflection and open conversations, we have mutually decided to end our marriage. This decision comes from a place of love, respect, and understanding that this is the best path forward for both of us,” the statement read.
The pair got married in 2016 after four years of dating.
News24 reports that Siya recently updated his Instagram bio where he removed ‘husband’ and changed his profile picture with Rachel to one of himself.
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