Cape Town social media influencer Zuki Lamani has finally broken her silence amidst swirling rumors that she played a role in the high-profile split between rugby icon Siya Kolisi and his wife, Rachel Kolisi.The rumors have been circulating after the Kolisis recently confirmed their separation, with Zuki’s name trending on social media as a potential reason behind the breakup.
In a candid Instagram Live session, Zuki was confronted by a follower who bluntly asked, “Is it true that you are the one who made Rachel divorce Siya?” Clearly frustrated by the accusation, Zuki did not hold back in her response, using a few expletives to express her annoyance.She sharply retorted, “Come up with an answer, and that’s going to be your answer. Do whatever!” Her reaction highlighted just how fed up she is with being dragged into the Kolisi couple’s private matters.After news of the Kolisi split broke, social media users were quick to involve Zuki in the drama. Memes began flooding X (formerly Twitter), with one user, @ZeeRight, humorously suggesting, “Zuki on her way to comfort Siya during this difficult time.” Another, @karlie_momo, wrote, “Phakama Zuki! It’s time for you to fetch that Kolisi glow. Siya is a free agent.” Some users even joked about Zuki capitalizing on a supposed “transfer window,” implying she was ready to swoop in now that Siya was reportedly single.
Throwback to 2018: Zuki’s Encounter with Siya Kolisi
The connection between Zuki and the Kolisis dates back to 2018 when Zuki went viral for sharing posts about meeting Siya Kolisi. At that time, Siya had just made history as the first black captain of the Springboks, and Zuki was vocal about her admiration for him.
In her Instagram posts from that period, Zuki shared pictures of herself with Siya, showing the two smiling and chatting during their encounter. She described Siya as her “celebrity crush” and even claimed he had been flirtatious during their brief meeting. One Instagram Story caption read: “So ubaby (Siya Kolisi) said ‘dammit’ when I was taking these shots. Then offered to take pictures of me with my phone while I do the shoot.”While Zuki Lamani has publicly denied any involvement in the Kolisi split, fans and followers continue to speculate on social media. Whether these rumors hold any truth or are simply the result of overzealous fans trying to connect the dots remains to be seen. For now, the spotlight remains on Zuki and the Kolisi family as they navigate through this challenging time in the public eye.
Only time will tell if the full story behind Rachel and Siya Kolisi’s breakup will be revealed, but one thing is for sure: Mzansi will be watching closely.