Rachel and Siya Kolisi. Picture: Instagram
Siya and Rachel Kolisi have officially announced the end of their marriage.
The pair revealed the news in a joint statement; however, they did not reveal the reason for their split.
“After much reflection and open conversations, we have mutually decided to end our marriage. This decision comes from a place of love, respect, and understanding that this is the best path forward for both of us.”
They added that they will remain close friends and will continue to be dedicated partners in raising their children.
They said they also plan to keep working together on the Kolisi Foundation.
“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.
“We will also continue working together on the foundation that means so much to us. We are grateful for the love, understanding, and support you’ve shown us, and we kindly ask for your respect as we navigate this transition,” the statement adds.
Siya and Rachel tied the knot on August 13, 2016, in Franschhoek.
The pair have two children together, Nicholas Siyamthanda, born in 2015, and Keziah, born in 2017.
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In an interview with the Daily Mail last year, Siya revealed that he had to seek marriage counselling to work through challenges in their relationship.
“I learnt to speak by going through therapy. I had to go to marriage counselling because I couldn’t give everything to my wife; my heart was so hard, and I didn’t know how to speak.”
“In my late 20s, I started talking to someone, and the first time I went, she said: ‘You are damaged in every level. The stuff that you saw is not normal’,” he said as quoted by the publication.
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