{
  "id": 14371697,
  "title": "Bernard Parker announces split from Kacha Stepanovic; fans ask, ‘What about Wendy?’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/bernard-parker-announces-split-from-kacha-stepanovic-fans-ask-what",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-14T05:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/lifestyle/entertainment/celebrity-news/bernard-parker-kacha-stepanovic-split/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bernard Parker, a former Bafana Bafana and Kaizer Chiefs soccer star, has announced his separation from Kacha Stepanovic after three years together. The announcement, made via Instagram Stories in mid-October, included black-and-white photos of the couple and a message thanking Stepanovic for love, support, and memories. Parker acknowledged his personal mistakes, admitting he had struggled with addictions that impacted both his life and his family. He apologized directly to Stepanovic for the hurt caused and emphasized their commitment to co-parenting \"all 6 kids\". However, questions arose as fans wondered about Parker's marriage to Wendy Parker, whom he wed in a high-profile ceremony in 2012, and raised concerns about the status of a claimed six children. Parker's relationship with Stepanovic became public knowledge shortly before TS Galaxy's match against Orlando Pirates. Kacha Stepanovic, a South Africa-based businesswoman, previously married Bantu Hanabe, a founding member of hip-hop group Teargas. The couple shares children, and Stepanovic has recently posted messages regarding betrayal and infidelity without naming Parker.",
  "summary": "Bernard Parker has announced the end of his three-year relationship with Kacha Stepanovic, admitting to 'mistakes' and 'personal addictions'. The post has left fans puzzling over his marriage to Wendy.",
  "key_points": [
    "Bernard Parker ends three-year relationship with Kacha Stepanovic",
    "Parker acknowledges personal struggles with addictions",
    "Fans question status of Parker's marriage to Wendy Parker and six children"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Parker’s admission of addiction and his public separation signal a messy personal unraveling that leaves his long-standing marital status and the true nature of his family structure in doubt.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}