Rachel Kolisi has been questioned over her decision to continue using her ex, Siya Kolisi’s surname, amid their high-profile divorce.
The influencer and philanthropist and the Springbok captain announced their separation a year ago and are now embracing their single status.
Rachel, the mother of Siya’s two children, has hinted at his unfaithfulness.
RACHEL KOLISI TO DROP SURNAME?
After a short hiatus, Rachel Kolisi returned to posting on her social media accounts earlier this month.
The social media influencer has continued to share images of her charity work, another magazine cover, and cryptic posts about her personal life.
In the comments section of one post, social media users questioned why Rachel continued to use the Kolisi surname amid her divorce.
Just_Zaks: “It’s time to remove it! If you want to remain a wife, you keep the surname . But if you’ve chosen to move on, then cut those ties for the sake of your peace“.
BEAUTY By THANDIE: “Yoh, that Kolisi surname? 😩”
Others claimed Rachel had every right to keep the high-profile surname.
PDC: “Good for her for keeping the surname….after what he did, she has every right to make bank with that surname”.
Suri Reya: “Rachel is a mother to four Kolisi children, including Siya’s two siblings. I wouldn’t change it if I were her.”
@rachelkolisi Woman & Home NOVEMBER COVER reveal!!!
WHAT IS HER MAIDEN NAME?
Rachel Kolisi’s maiden surname is Smith.
She was born in Grahamstown to parents Deborah Jamieson and Clive Smith.
She has a brother, sports agent Joel Smith, who is married to retired swimmer Tatjana Smith (nee Schoenmaker)
Rachel also has three lookalike sisters: Human Resources executive Hannah Tagicakibau, who is married to New Zealand-born rugby player Sailosi Tagicakibua; interior designer Tabitha Parkin, who is based in Cape Town; and Sarah Kispert, who lives in the US.
Images via Instagram:
@jcsmith7