Siya Kolisi Single and in the Spotlight: Fan Reactions and Rachel’s Post

From public dances to posters of admiration, the Springbok captain is trending for more than rugby.

Since parting ways with Rachel Kolisi in late 2024, Siya Kolisi’s transition into single life has taken centre stage. The Springbok captain’s latest appearance in Gqeberha, complete with trophy celebrations and fan posters, has sparked everything from swooning comments to viral debates.

Gqeberha Loves Siya, and the Ladies Are Loud About It

Returning to his hometown ahead of the Springboks’ match against Italy, Siya Kolisi may have been benched due to an injury “niggle,” but he was still the main event.

On game day, he brought out the Webb Ellis trophy at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, but it was the fans who brought the energy. One poster, held high by a young woman in the stands, read: “Hey Siya, I only came to C ya. #crush.”

Photos snapped by the Springboks’ media team showed Siya surrounded by beaming fans, many of them women, sparking a flurry of online admiration.

“It’s giving national treasure energy,” one user wrote on Instagram.
“Springbok Bachelor, when?” joked another.

Siya Dances While Rachel Breaks Down

But while Siya was dancing publicly on TikTok, literally, his ex-wife, Rachel Kolisi, was sharing a very different emotional reality online.

In a heartfelt video, Rachel opened up about battling anxiety and navigating co-parenting after their divorce. Tears streamed down her face as she spoke about the weight of their family’s transition.

The contrast between the two posts was stark and quickly became a trending topic.

While many sympathised with Rachel, others felt that both parties should be allowed to process their journey differently.

“So he must cry because she is crying? Guys, life is not a Nigerian movie,” wrote one TikTok user.
“He’s just living his life,” another said.
“Healing doesn’t always look the same,” added a more balanced voice.

Image 1: The Japan Times

Context: From Power Couple to Private Journeys

Siya and Rachel Kolisi were long seen as one of South Africa’s most admired celebrity couples, parents, and philanthropists, and their partnership was built in the public eye. Their split in October 2024 came as a surprise to many, especially with no scandal or media drama leading up to it.

Since then, their paths have clearly diverged, but both have remained relatively composed in the spotlight. Siya’s joyful return to Gqeberha and Rachel’s candid vulnerability offer a human look at what life post-love can really look like.

The Verdict?

Whether he’s holding trophies or holding court on TikTok, Siya Kolisi remains a man the nation watches closely, now with even more curiosity as he steps into this next chapter alone.

The Springbok captain might be single, but he’s clearly not alone.

Also read: From England to a Fresh Start: Marise Pollard on Family, Pregnancy and Building a New Home in SA

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Source: The South African

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