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Siya and Rachel Kolisi’s Wedding Video Resurfaces After Split
A Love Story Replayed
Just as the anniversary of Siya and Rachel Kolisi’s separation approaches, the internet has decided to revisit their happiest chapter. A wedding montage featuring the couple’s proposal, ceremony, and family moments has gone viral again, reminding South Africans why this love story once captured the nation’s heart.
The video, shared by TikTok user @somuhl3, shows Siya’s helicopter proposal, their elegant 2016 wedding in Franschhoek, and the warmth that followed over the years. But this time, the smiles carry a weight they didn’t before. The footage has sparked both nostalgia and heartache, as fans process what feels like the loss of a family they grew up rooting for.
The Love and the Letting Go
When the Kolisis announced their divorce on 22 October 2024, they did it together. Their joint Instagram post described the decision as mutual and grounded in respect. It was a statement filled with dignity, emphasising love, shared responsibility, and a continued commitment to their two children.
Since then, neither Siya nor Rachel has spoken publicly about the reasons for their separation. Yet the silence hasn’t stopped speculation. Fans have combed through old interviews, social media posts, and public appearances, looking for signs of when things began to change.
Why This Clip Feels Different
There’s something about seeing joy frozen in time that stings when you know the ending. For many South Africans, the Kolisis represented resilience and partnership: Siya, the Springbok captain who rose from hardship to global recognition, and Rachel, the outspoken entrepreneur and activist who matched him in strength and purpose.
Their marriage wasn’t just romantic; it was symbolic. It showed that love could cross social lines, weather scrutiny, and stand tall in the public eye. Watching those memories now feels like paging through a national scrapbook, only to find a story that didn’t end as imagined.
The Internet Reacts
Social media was quick to respond. Some users expressed sadness, writing messages of empathy and longing for what once was. Others criticised the resurfacing of the clip altogether, saying it was unfair to dredge up personal memories when both parties are clearly trying to move forward.
“Imagine trying to heal and seeing your wedding video trending,” one commenter wrote, a sentiment echoed by many who urged compassion over curiosity.
@somuhl3 Rachel & Siya❤️😔#fyp #viral #mzansitiktok #love ♬ A Couple Minutes – Olivia Dean
What We Know and What We Don’t
What’s confirmed is simple: the viral clip features genuine moments from the Kolisis’ real wedding and relationship. It includes the helicopter proposal, their vows in Franschhoek, and tender family highlights. The original post has drawn thousands of views and reignited public emotion just as the one-year mark of their split arrives.
What remains private, and rightly so, are the reasons behind their decision to separate. Both have chosen to maintain grace, setting an example of how to navigate heartbreak with maturity in an age of endless exposure.
Beyond the Headlines
It’s easy to forget that behind every celebrity story are real people trying to rebuild. The resurfaced wedding video is a bittersweet reminder that even the most celebrated love stories can change form without losing their meaning.
For Siya and Rachel, the memories that once belonged to the world may now belong only to them, and perhaps that’s exactly where they should stay.
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Source: Bona Magazine
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