Rachel Kolisi recently shared why she has not changed her marital surname after her divorce with Springboks captain Siya Kolisi.
While speaking on 947, she shared that her decision was more about her children, and to avoid the constant questioning from strangers whenever they travel.
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“It’s because my children share the same surname as me and travelling with them, because they are brown, it’s already a big challenge,” revealed Rachel.
The philanthropist and author added that already there are persistent questions when she is travelling with her kids, changing her surname would make travel even more complicated.
“Sometimes I get stopped at gates, and people want to double-check certain things, so it would be a really big challenge for me, so I’m keeping my surname,” she said.
“It’s also just the amount of times I’ve been asked, ‘Are those your kids?’, and I’m just, like, ‘Yes they are my kids’, and so if I change my surname, it’s going to be just as challenging.”
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Rachel and Siya, who tied the knot in 2016, announced their divorce in 2024, shocking many in Mzansi.
The Springboks captain has reportedly moved on with Nigerian-Dutch model Rachel John. The pair sparked dating rumours after they were seen together on different occasions.
On the other hand, Rachel has shared her vulnerable side after the divorce through social media posts and her Falling Forward initiative, which includes a book release.
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