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Rachel Kolisi Goes Straight to Hospital After Returning from France: “Ladies, Go Get Checked
When Rachel Kolisi touched down in South Africa after cheering on her ex-husband, Siya Kolisi, in France, she didn’t head home firstshe went straight to the hospital.
The fitness entrepreneur and mother of two shared with her followers that she went for a mammogram immediately after landing, using the moment to deliver a powerful message: “Landed and straight to hospital for a breast exam.”
A Health Check and a Reminder
Rachel, who had been in Paris to support Siya as he celebrated his 100th Springbok Test cap, reassured fans that she wasn’t ill. Instead, she said she wanted to lead by example and encourage other womenespecially younger onesto take their health seriously.
“The amount of cancer stories I have heard about this year, from women under 30, is wild,” she shared in her Instagram stories, adding that it was time for women to stop delaying essential checkups.
Her post struck a chord across social media, where many South Africans praised her openness and the reminder that breast health shouldn’t be ignored, regardless of age or lifestyle.
Support, Strength, and Community Spirit
Rachel’s public presence has always reflected her blend of strength and compassion. Earlier this year, she celebrated the Kolisi Foundation’s incredible R54 million milestone investment to feed vulnerable communities across South Africaan initiative she co-founded with Siya during the pandemic.
“I remember those early days when the Kolisi Foundation started during Covid,” Rachel said at the time. “It’s incredible how far we’ve come in helping to nourish communities.”
Mzansi’s Reaction
Back home, Mzansi has once again shown love and admiration for Rachel’s honesty and resilience. Many fans flooded social media not only with messages of support but also with calls for a possible reconciliation between Rachel and Siya after she was spotted in Paris with their two children celebrating his milestone match.
Whether or not that happens, one thing is clearRachel Kolisi continues to use her platform for purpose, turning personal moments into lessons in love, strength, and self-care.
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