Rachel Kolisi has sparked conversation on social media after sharing a TikTok video she may be ready to move forward following her public divorce from Springbok captain Siya Kolisi.
The mother-of-two posted a clip of herself riding a horse along the beach with the words: “Beautiful things happen when you stop making yourself smaller to fit into places you’ve outgrown” . The video was set to Olivia Dean’s “Man I Need,” a song celebrating self-respect and the courage to demand love and care from a partner .
Reflections on Heartbreak
This is not the first time Rachel has opened up about her emotional journey. A previous TikTok post explored the effects of betrayal trauma using a vivid metaphor: being pushed from an airplane without a parachute while your partner watches . The narration detailed feelings of shattered trust and self-worth, and the disorientation of navigating love after betrayal .
The posts come amid public attention on Siya’s new relationship with Dutch influencer Rachel John, which he confirmed in January 2026 after they were seen together in Zimbabwe . The couple had been rumoured to be together since being spotted at a tennis match in Italy the previous year .
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Co-Parenting and Upcoming Projects
Despite the split, Rachel and Siya continue to maintain a cordial relationship, prioritising their children and shared commitments . Last year, she travelled to France with their kids to watch Siya earn his 100th test cap, and the couple has been spotted together supporting their son at sporting events .
Rachel is preparing to share her story more extensively through her upcoming documentary and biography titled “Falling Forward,” offering insights into her life, challenges, and growth following the divorce . The documentary will explore identity, loss, healing, motherhood and rediscovery . Intimate screenings will take place from 4 March to 8 April in Johannesburg, Gqeberha, Durban, and Cape Town .
Her memoir, co-authored with Zibu Sithole, is scheduled for release on 12 March 2026 and promises to take readers behind the public image into the private moments that shaped her .
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Fans have expressed admiration for Rachel’s openness, describing her TikTok posts as empowering and reflective of self-love . Many have praised her approach to co-parenting, acknowledging the difficulty of navigating public scrutiny while raising children alongside an ex-partner .
One supporter commented: “Heal girl…❤️your Prince will find you. It will be romantic, a fairytale story. South Africa will support you🥰” . Another wrote: “You have no idea how sharing your journey strengthens me. Love you ❤️” .
Rachel previously shared a message about choosing peace and self-growth in January, posting a video of herself reading Brené Brown’s “Rising Strong” with audio saying: “I choose peace, I choose love, I choose happiness. Today, I choose me” .
With her latest posts, Rachel appears to be signalling a turning point in her life—a message of self-respect, growth, and moving forward while maintaining grace and continuing to co-parent in the public eye .
