Another day, another rumour surrounding former Springbok power couple Rachel and Siya Kolisi. This time, social media users have claimed that the “divorce is off.”

But where does this news come from?

HAVE RACHEL AND SIYA KOLISI CALLED OFF THE DIVORCE?
On social media apps like X, TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook, you’ve probably spotted multiple posts that read, “Rachel and Siya Kolisi’s divorce is off.”

However, the posts – which have gone viral and received hundreds of comments – have no substantial or verified information.

While South Africans are holding on to hope that the allegations are true, the actual people involved – Siya and Rachel – have said no such thing.

SEPARATING FACTS FROM FAKE NEWS
A lot has been said about Rachel and Siya Kolisi on the internet. We break down the facts from the fiction…

Facts

Rachel and Siya Kolisi announced their separation on 22 October. They revealed this is a “mutual decision.”
Rachel has taken their two children abroad to visit Siya, who placed his recent test matches against Scotland, England and now Wales.
Rachel still considers Siya’s younger siblings, Liphelo and Liyemo, her own children. She continues to maintain a relationship with them.
Siya and Rachel reunited – for the purpose of the charity, the Kolisi Foundation – for a dinner with mutual friends.
Rachel stated that she is “healing” from the recent announcement.
Siya and Rachel still follow each other on social media.
Rachel has removed “wife” from her Instagram bio; however, she has not deleted any pictures of her with Siya.
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Rachel Kolisi opens up about her challenging times. Image via Instagram @Rachelkolisi
Fiction – or at least unconfirmed news

The couple have not publicly claimed that they are reconciling.
Rachel Kolisi has not reverted to her maiden name.
Rachel is “planning” to take half of Siya’s assets in their divorce settlement.
Siya’s DMs have been “blowing up” from single women hoping to shoot their shot.
Speculation

There are rumours that Siya Kolisi is eager to win Rachel back, given that his Instagram bio still reads “Husband.” The Bok captain has also NOT deleted his saved Instagram Stories about their life as a public couple.

The former couple’s pics on their Kolisi Foundation Instagram account have also fuelled rumours that “there is still hope” for them.

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Rachel and Siya Kolisi united at a charity dinner this week. Images via Instagram: @kolisifoundation
There have been many rumours about what led to the split – from Siya’s hard-partying and heavy drinking to his alleged womanising. But the truth is that only Rachel and Siya know what really happened. Everything is mere speculation.

At the peak of his illustrious career, former Orlando Pirates star Tendai Ndoro was dubbed ‘Fire 7’ because of his goalscoring ability and flair.

Undoubtedly, he was a gem and had the opportunity to star for several clubs, including Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Faisal. The star made it known that he was earning big in Saudi Arabia.

 
MAKING HEADLINES
During his recent interview with award-winning iDiski Times journalist Lorenz Kohler, he said he was pocketing ‘R434 654 cash a month.’

At the time, the Zimbabwean star invested a lot in his homeland and South Africa. However, everything changed in the blink of an eye.

Rumour mill has it that his dramatic fallout with Thando Maseko took a toll on his career. Tendai Ndoro seemingly lost everything and had to return to Zimbabwe before returning to South Africa.

In 2021, he hogged headlines when his frail-looking pictures at Simba Bhora training ground, a Zimbabwe Football outfit, flooded social media.

Years later, fans are still convinced that his South African ex-wife, Thando Maseko, is privy to his fall. However, the star rubbished the rumours in a sit-and-tell interview in 2022.

During an interview with South African Sports Gist, Tendai Ndoro said, “It was not anything to do with Thando. It was not a marital thing or a financial thing but a spiritual attack that affected me.”

However, the star has since bounced back years later, and his recent interview has thrust him into top trends.

FANS REACT TO FORMER ORLANDO PIRATES STAR TENDAI NDORO’S RECENT INTERVIEW AFTER LONG ILLNESS
After sharing a snippet of his sit-and-tell interview with Tendai Ndoro on TikTok, iDiski Times journalist Lorenz Kohler’s comment section was flooded with fans’ comments.

Fans were quick to notice how much weight he had gained, and others quickly noted that Tendai Ndoro now looks fit and sharp.

@lorenz_ko Tendai Ndoro on Saudi Money 🇸🇦💴 #football #saudiarabia #PSL #sportsontiktok #fyp #futbol #LevelUpAfrica #orlandoPirates #Zimbabwe ♬ original sound – Lorenz Köhler
One user commented, “I’m happy to see you now, boy. You’re fine now. Don’t worry. God is watching. He’s with you, and you will hit the jackpot and make that Kasongo lady pay for what she did to you.”

Another user commented, “Happy to see him healthy.” Popular TikTok user Comfort Chivima commented, “He’s back to life now.”

However, another user asked if Tendai Ndoro was playing again. “Is he back playing? ” the concerned user asked.

IS HE CURRENTLY PLAYING?
Of late Tendai Ndoro has managed to keep his private life under wraps. Little is known about his future on the pitch.

The former Orlando Pirates star last openly spoke about his footballing career in 2022. At the time, Tendai Ndoro revealed that he was bettering himself for the last dance before he hung his boots.

The clinical talisman also revealed that he had several offers but was focused on getting better after going partially blind.

However, since his 2022 interview, little has been heard about Ndoro, whether in the transfer news or social media.

MPHO TSHABALALA: ‘I WILL NEVER GET MARRIED AGAIN’
The businesswoman Mpho Tshabalala who married Mandoza in 2003 has vowed to never get married again.

According to Briefly, Tshabalala recently shared how she will forever remember her late husband.

 

 

 

 
She recalls how the late musician went to the salon while she was doing her hair and popped the question.

Tshabalala adds that she was shocked because she didn’t know what he was talking about.

“It turns out the elders in our family thought a Christmas wedding would be perfect for us to become Mr and Mrs Tshabalala,” she says.

She also reveals that they married on Christmas Eve 2003 and had a big wedding in May 2024.

The businesswoman also vows that she will never get married again as she’s still in love with her late husband.

MANDOZA: NKALAKATHA
Mduduzi “Mandoza” Tshabalala’s widow, Mpho Tshabalala also revealed to Sowetan in 2023 that she wished he was still alive to witness the spirit of unity his song Nkalakatha has brought to Mzansi.

She adds: “I have mixed feelings about how popular this song is during this time. I find myself asking, ‘Why isn’t Mduduzi [Mandoza’s real name] around to witness how loved his song is?’ I don’t even think he knew what his song has now become.”

“Someone even told me that Mandoza was just an inch away from ending apartheid with this song,” she laughs.

Tshabalala also previously revealed that she planned to relaunch Mandoza’s foundation at the beginning of 2024.

Spotify revealed in September 2023 that their platform registered a spike in Mandoza’s catalogue. Especially his hit song Nkalakatha, from August when his BET_Africa biopic debuted.

, this time to have work done on her face to give it more structure and tightness.

Never one to bite her tongue about how much work she has done on her body, the actor said she grew tired of Botox and fillers every three months and was looking for a permanent solution.

Mbau took to her Instagram account on Wednesday night to share a video of the procedure she had done called blepharoplasty.

According to the Cleveland Clinic, the procedure reduces bagginess from the lower eyelids and removes excess skin from the upper eyelids. As skin ages, it gradually loses its elasticity.

 

 

 

 

 

Mbau said she couldn’t wait to see the final results: “It’s still going to get worse before it gets better. Big shout to Mert, my personal nurse. You made this experience so comfortable. Now I live in this face bra as I wait for it to cook.”

Mbau has lots of ‘work’ done on her body. In 2017, she opened up about her liposuction and shared a video of herself taking her fans into the operating room during a cosmetic procedure.

“I went under the knife to get summer ready so that I can look better for the next season and all the shows I’ll be doing over summer,” she said in the video clip.

She saw Dr Mark Steinmann (who has worked on her before) for a breast revision and liposuction.She admitted that 90% of her complexion was “cosmetic,” saying she preferred it because she used less makeup and, as a result, required less “maintenance.”

Cosmetic surgeries are no longer taboo in Celebville; no one goes under the knife in secret like back in the day; A-listers let their fans see as they transform their bodies with cosmetic surgeries.

Reality TV star Jojo Robinson has been vocal about the extent of her cosmetic surgeries in an interview with East Coast Radio’s Carol Ofori, revealing that the surgeries have cost her more than R800 000.

Speaking to Ofori about her cosmetic surgery procedures, Robinson said she had undergone “maybe 20 plus” surgeries altogether.

“I’ve been very open on my Insta [and] my socials about everything that I’ve done because I feel like a lot of women find it’s shameful, in a way,” she said.

“Like they don’t want people to know that they’ve had this procedure done, and to me, I’m like if there’s something available that we can do that can make you feel better, then go for it. It doesn’t have to be for anyone else; it can be for yourself.”

Vuyokazi Nciweni is shining bright, and it’s clear Mpumelelo and Sabelo missed their chance with this stunning gemVuyokazi Nciweni Grateful for All the Support Amidst Another Heartbreak. When it comes to romantic relationships, luck is yet to locate her. Vuyokazi Nciweni went through the most with her baby daddy Mpumelelo Mseleku, and now she is experiencing yet another heartbreak.

 

 

 
Many came to know Vuyo as one of Mpumelelo’s girlfriends and baby mama., Vuyo. We watched her relationship woes unfold in Izingane Ze’sthembu reality show. There was so much toxicity as she and Tirelo Kale fought for Mpumelelo. Their man on the other hand was busy with other women. Mpumelelo also revealed to his parents that he wanted to marry a virgin, and make her the senior wife. This obviously brought pain to the ladies, more especially Vuyo, who has been with him for longer. She eventually left the whole setup.

Back in June though, it looked like her relationship problems were a thing of the past. This was her birthday month, and she got presents and a cute shout out from a certain Chef Xolani Sabelo. He shared pictures of Vuyo holding a bouquet of flowers, cake, balloon and some goodies. Right after that, the man paid lobola for Vuyo, a gesture that was appreciated by many of her fans.

Sadly Xolani has been exposed for his cheating tendencies and entertaining other girls online. Some have even come to social media with the receipts. All this time Vuyo has been quite. Just like any other person, she too has limits though. The final straw for her came after voice notes of her fiance trended on social media. He was talking to his baby mama, about how Vuyo forced him to lobola her. This left many disappointment, as they believed Vuyo found love at long last.

Addressing the issue, Vuyo expressed her pain after coming across the voice notes. The reality show star also thanked everyone who has been showing her support and compassion.

Inside the Kolisi marriage: The two sides to Siya
In a revealing video from the documentary Rise: The Siya Kolisi Story, Rachel Kolisi opened up about her struggles with her husband’s “two sides.” “It’s like there were two other people. It was Siya, and then there was a horrible Siya. I was full on ready for a divorce. I was done, done, done,” she shared. This stark admission highlights the internal conflicts that plagued their eight-year marriage.

 

 

 

 

 
Siya’s documentary footage also exposes his past struggles, including heavy drinking and reckless behaviour. In his book, he acknowledges the turning point in 2019 when Rachel urged him to seek mentorship from Ben Schoeman, who confronted him about his lifestyle: “Siya, you drink a lot, you fool around with women, you go to strip clubs. You post on social media about your faith in Christ, but you’re lying to yourself and everyone else.”

Rachel and Siya Kolisi’s relationship began at a dinner party in Stellenbosch in 2012 and culminated in their wedding on August 13, 2016. Over the years, the couple became a symbol of unity and strength, but they also faced challenges. In a recent interview, Siya admitted, “I had to go to marriage counselling because I couldn’t give everything to my wife; because my heart was so hard and I didn’t know how to speak.”

Social Media divided: Team Rachel vs. Team Siya
Reactions to the divorce have polarised fans online, with many choosing sides. Comments ranged from those supporting Rachel’s candidness to those questioning Siya’s innocence. One user remarked, “‘Horrible Siya’… that’s harsh. You can never blame one person when a marriage fails.” Others defended Siya, suggesting that Rachel’s revelations came too late.

Amid the turmoil, Rachel Kolisi took to social media to express gratitude for the support she has received. “This is so hard. I have genuinely been overwhelmed by kindness and love, and I’m so grateful. Fully committed to my healing journey. Peace is my portion,” she wrote, showcasing her resilience during this challenging time.

The Kolisis: Journey of love and learning
In their joint statement, the couple acknowledged their growth apart, saying, “We’ve grown apart, and our journey has taken us in different directions. We’ll always cherish the memories and lessons shared.” Their story, which began with passion and promise, serves as a reminder of the complexities of love and the importance of individual growth.

As Rachel and Siya move forward, the public will continue to watch their journeys unfold, hoping for healing and peace for both parties.

Teko Modise & Wifey Said To Bid Their Union Farewell
The couple, who got married in a traditional wedding in 2021, are said to have gone their separate ways a few months ago, with Teko moving out of the home they shared in the north of Johannesburg.
A source close to the couple said they have also deleted each other’s pictures on social media. Koketso also dropped the Modise surname on social media after their separation and now uses a different handle on her socials.
The couple is said to be co-parenting their two-year-old well.
Former Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns star Teko Modise is making headlines after reportedly calling it quits with his wife, Koketso ‘Koki’ Modise.

 

 

 

 

 
ZiMoja reports that the couple called it quits a few months ago. Rumour has it that the former Mamelodi Sundown star has since left their shared home in the leafy suburbs north of Johannesburg.

TEKO MODISE AND WIFE KOKETSO ‘SPLIT AFTER THREE YEARS‘
However, the two have yet to confirm the news that has thrust them into top trends.

Against the news, The South African has since noted that Koketso Modise has changed her social media profiles—she has since removed ‘Modise’ from her handles.

She has since deleted Teko Modise from her social media feeds, leaving many convinced that the two are no longer together.Over the years, the two have wowed many with their love life and often shared their priceless moments, from dinner dates to vacations.

After their rumoured breakup, they all wiped their memories from their social media feeds. Reports have it that the couple tried to save their marriage, but their efforts hit a dead end.

However, the rumour mill has it that the two might rekindle their love since they love each other despite their recent fallout.

A source speaking to ZiMoja said, “They make a cute couple, but sadly, the relationship has run its course. Maybe in the future, but right now, I think they both need to be apart from each other.”

The source also revealed that Teko Modise’s ex-wife is currently living it up in Italy with her friends. “She continues being fabulous and living it up,” said the source.

According to reports, Teko Modise and Koketso tied the knot in a traditional wedding ceremony in 2021. The two share a two-year-old son.

MAKING HEADLINES
Over the years, Teko Modise has kept his private life under wraps, leaving many to guess.

However, in 2023, he made headlines when he talked about finding love again after calling it quits with his ex-wife, Felicia Mokoena.

Speaking about his relationship with Koketso, Teko Modise said, “I didn’t think I’d do it again.”

The former Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns star said, “I learnt to prioritise certain things. I found time for myself, and I got the feeling that I can get married again.”

Teko Modise added, “I was ready for it. I had worked on myself. Now, I am the type of person who rushes home for dinner.”

Condolences have been pouring in for multi-award-winning musician Lira (real name Lerato Molapo) following the death of her mother, Buyi Radebe.

She passed away on Wednesday, November 20, at the age of 68. According to reports, her death came less than two years after surviving cancer.The “Feel Good” hitmaker took to Instagram to post a picture of her hugging her mother with the caption: “M♥️M 🕊️.”

 

 

 

 

 
In the second slide, she uploaded a black and white image of her mother as well as her birth date and death date: “7 March 1956 to 20 November 2024.”Local celebrities took to the comments to sympathise with Lira, who is affectionately known as Africa’s queen of Afrosoul.

This included @shashinaidoo who wrote: “I am so sorry for your loss. Sending you love.”

@linda_mtoba added: “I’m so so sorry ❤️ deepest condolences to you and your family.”The publication reported her as saying at the time: “Eight months after I had a stroke, my mom was diagnosed with a very aggressive form of cancer.”

She added: “This is a woman who is a health fanatic, spends hours at the gym, takes care of herself, and eats well. The cancer was a shock to us. The cancer took away her livelihood. She spent three months in the hospital; she was so sick.”

Details on Radebe’s memorial service and funeral are yet to be announced.

Mamkhize’s Mansion Raided by SAPS
This comes just 5days after the court finalized her divorce from her ex-husband, Sbu Mpisane.Police and SARS officials raided Shauwn ‘MaMkhize’ Mkhize’s mansion in La Lucia on Tuesday. / Supplied
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) and police have raided the Durban home of socialite and multi-millionaire Shauwn Mkhize, affectionately known as MaMkhize.

The SARS said in a statement it was “pleased to announce a significant development in our effort to combat tax evasion and criminal activity that undermines the country’s economy”.

 

 

 

 

High court grants preservation order
“The KwaZulu-Natal Local Division of the Durban High Court has granted a preservation order, and a search-and-seizure warrant in the case involving the commissioner for SARS versus Shauwn Mkhize and others,” said SARS boss Edward Kieswetter.

“This decision is a crucial step in SARS’s strategic objective to make it increasingly hard and costly for taxpayers who wilfully and intentionally engage in criminal activity.

“Over the past few years, SARS has been diligently investigating and cracking down on the construction industry so that it complies with tax laws.That taxman said the recent enforcement action was one of many steps that SARS has taken in collaboration with the South African Police Service and the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks), to uphold the integrity of our tax system.

“The orders were obtained to prevent the dissipation of realisable assets, which could hinder the collection of taxes, and to secure evidence of potential non-compliance with tax laws administered by the SARS Commissioner.”

Kieswetter expressed gratitude to the law-enforcement agencies — “the South African Police Service, Hawks, and SARS members — for exemplary cooperation that accomplished this assignment under difficult conditions.”

“SARS will not waiver in executing its mandate without fear, favour, or prejudice, regardless of any persons’ standing in society. No one is above the law; it is therefore critically important that SARS acts emphatically to ensure that all meet their legal obligations,” said Kieswetter.

Law enforcement agencies will act to stop lawlessness
“Today’s search-and-seizure operation must communicate an unambiguous message to all that law-enforcement agencies will act to stop lawlessness. The most vulnerable in our society, the [older people], and children depend on the state through taxes to assuage and mitigate poverty, unemployment, and hunger,” he said.

Sunday World understands that the raid was conducted at about 11am at a mansion in Durban’s posh suburb of Lalucia, where a large contingent of police and SARS officials, together with key and lock experts, were present.

One source who spoke to Sunday World confirmed the raid.

“We don’t know what was happening because we just saw a police convoy and SARS officials. It was a serious thing because they were police nyalas. Police were also heavily armed,” the source said.

Application to attach assets
MaMkhize, the daughter of ANC struggle stalwart Florence Mkhize, has a never-ending war with the taxman.

The last encounter was in May 2023, when SARS launched an application to attach 13 of MaMkhize’s vehicles, including a Lamborghini owned by Shandi Trust and her Premier Soccer League football outfit, Royal AM.

In the Shandi Trust, MaMkhize is believed to be the main shareholder. The matter relates to R37-million in tax that the businesswoman is believed to owe revenue service.

Rachel Kolisi revealed that she and her kids, along with Siya Kolisi’s sister Liphelo spent their morning securing visas for Australia via an Instagram Story on Thursday 21 November.

RACHEL KOLISI: ‘MORNING OF VISAS’
Mom of two Rachel Kolisi, who announced her split from Springboks captain Siya Kolisi in October, teased an upcoming vacation. Rachel revealed that she, along with her two kids – Nicholas (10) and Keziah (6) and Siya’s sister, Liphelo spent the morning sort out their visas for Australia.

 

 

 
She also noted that Siya’s brother, Liyema will not be coming on the trip because he is working and wouldn’t have leave. Take a look…

“A morning of Visas. Sorry for you @offlame_g you’re a working man now (SIYA AND RACHEL KOLISI ANNOUNCE SPLIT
This comes after Siya and Rachel announced their split via a joint statement in October. The pair stated that they will continue to raise their kids with the same love and care that they have always known.

“We wanted to share some important news with you. After much reflection and open conversations, we have mutually decided to end our marriage,” read the joint statement.

“This decision comes from a place of love, respect and understanding that this is the best path forward for both of us. 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 continued working together on the foundation that means so much to us ,” read the joint statement.welcome to the no leave life),” she wrote.