Springboks captain Siya Kolisi and his wife Rachel announced their divorce in a joint statement on Instagram on Tuesday 22 October, sending shock waves across South Africa.
MEET THE FAMILY OF SIX
SIYA AND RACHEL KOLISI TIED THE KNOT IN 2016
Rachel met Siya at a dinner party in Stellenbosch, Western Cape back in 2012. The pair then became friends and later started dating. Siya and Rachel tied the knot at MolenVliet Wine estate, near Stellenbosch in 2016.
However, the pair released a joint statement on Tuesday 22 October announcing that they are ending their marriage.
“We wanted to share some important news with you. After much reflection and open conversations, we have mutually decided to end our marriage,” read the joint statement.
“This decision comes from a place of love, respect and understanding that this is the best path forward for both of us. While our relationship as a couple is changing, we remain great friends and committed partners in raising our children with the same love and care they’ve always known,” read the joint statement.
Take a look at a timeline of the pair’s romance here.
NICHOLAS KOLISI
In 2015, the pair welcomed their first child Nicholas Siyamthanda.
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