Many South Africans were left in shock after Rachel and Siya Kolisi released a joint statement announcing their divorce on Tuesday, October 22, after almost a decade of being together.
In the statement, they shared that even though they are separating, they still remain great friends and committed partners in raising their children.
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The popular South African super-fan, Mama Joy was among those who were left in shock and thought that Mzansi’s most loved and adored couple “were happy” and she did not see any signs of divorce.
Mama Joy took to X to express her shock after learning that the Kolisi couple are divorcing.
She shared a picture where she was posing with Rachel Kolisi, with a caption that says: “You invited me when you launch your Kolisi Foundation in Paris the video you played about your lives, guys I didn’t see any sign of divorce.
“Rugby World Final, you came and fetch your family to celebrate with them inside the pitch. I am shocked.”
You invited me when you launch your @KolisiFdn in Paris the video you played about your lives guys I didn’t see any sign of Divorce ,RWC final you came and fetch your family and celebrate with them inside the pitch @SiyaKolisi ,, Am shocked pic.twitter.com/h3LkIztGwT
Many X users did not receive her post well, and they shared that Mama Joy is making the divorce, or rather the post, about herself.
X user @odedanilo commented, “Not everything is about you.”
not everything is about you 🤍
Another X user @African_Spring commented, “The divorce doesn’t have to be about you though.”
The divorce doesn't have to be about you though.
— Cllr_Welekazi💙🇿🇦 (@African_Spring) October 23, 2024
X user @VITO_G_Wagon commented, “If I may ask mama, andilwi, what is a sign of divorce, or what would have been a sign for you?”
If I may Ask Mama, andilwi
— Minister of Electricity ⚡️ (@VITO_G_Wagon) October 23, 2024
What is a sign of divorce, or what would have been sign for you ?
💀
X user @vbthoughts commented, “What kind of tweet is this? I would have expected a more matured, sound, positive message, instead you seem to want to solicit gossip. Am disappointed.”
What kind of tweet is this?! I would have expected a more matured, sound, positive message…instead, you seem to want to solicit gossip,, Am disappointed
IOL