Siya Kolisi Siblings: Get to Know Liyema and Liphelo
Siyamthanda Kolisi was born on 16 June 1991 in Zwide, a township near Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape. His life is a quintessential story of rising from poverty to become a national icon. He was raised by his grandmother after his mother passed away in 2009. Rugby became his escape and his path to a [...] The post Siya Kolisi Siblings: Get to Know Liyema and Liphelo appeared first on Kahawatungu .
Siya Kolisi, the South African rugby legend, was born in 1991 in Zwide, a township near Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape. Raised by his grandmother after his mother's early death, rugby became Kolisi's path to a brighter future. His journey began at Grey High School, a stepping stone to professional rugby.
Kolisi was appointed the first black captain of the Springboks in 2018, a historic moment that helped unite the nation. He has two half-siblings, Liyema and Liphelo, who were placed in foster care upon their mother's death. Upon Kolisi's return to his hometown as a pro player, he reunited with them. Contrary to her initial lack of recognition, Kolisi and his wife, Rachel, adopted the siblings through a 18-month legal process. Rachel was only 24 at the time and had recently given birth to their first child.
Kolisi's rugby career includes stints with Western Province, the Stormers, and the prestigious French club Racing 92, culminating in his captaincy. His leadership has been instrumental in the Springboks' resurgence, leading them to two Rugby World Cup victories. He is the ninth South African to achieve 100 Test caps. Kolisi's impact extends beyond rugby; he is the founder of the Kolisi Foundation, which tackles inequality, gender-based violence, and food security.
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