Rachel Kolisi prepares to evacuate Cape Town family home as Tokai wildfire rages while Siya Kolisi enjoys Liverpool game in England

As thick smoke and towering flames threatened homes in Cape Town’s leafy suburbs, Rachel Kolisi was faced with a terrifying reality—she might need to evacuate her house with her children at any moment.

But as the mother-of-two braced herself for the worst, many couldn’t help but ask a burning question: Where was Siya Kolisi in all of this?

Wildfire Sparks Panic Near Rachel’s Home

The fire, which began in the Tokai forest last Friday, spread rapidly, sparking alarm throughout the area.

From her home in the Western Cape, Rachel shared photos on Instagram showing the flames clearly visible through her windows.

With her two children and Siya’s siblings also in the house, she admitted she was ready to leave at a moment’s notice.

Her caption captured the anxiety of the moment, and she gave heartfelt thanks to the firefighters and neighbors who rallied together.

“Exhausted, and I hope I’m not speaking too soon, but I think the worst is over,” she wrote once the fire began to die down.

Fans Ask the Question Everyone’s Thinking

While the danger began to settle, Rachel’s Instagram comment section heated up with a different kind of fire—criticism aimed squarely at her former partner, Siya Kolisi.

Followers were quick to question why the Springbok rugby captain hadn’t flown down to support his family during the emergency.

Comments ranged from shocked to disappointed:

• “Where is your ex-husband when all this is going down with you – and HIS kids?” one follower asked.

• “Siya is watching Liverpool,” another commented with a tinge of sarcasm.

Siya Kolisi’s Instagram Tells a Different Story

At the exact time Rachel was sharing updates about a potential evacuation, Siya was documenting something entirely different—his trip to Liverpool.

The rugby star, now living in Durban and playing for the Sharks, was enjoying a dream visit to Anfield, celebrating the Reds’ Champions League victory and even meeting players from the club.

Photos of him smiling pitch-side, enjoying VIP treatment, and partying with players contrasted sharply with Rachel’s anxious updates from Cape Town.

Living Apart in Different Worlds

Since relocating to KwaZulu-Natal, Siya has settled into a luxurious mansion in Ballito.

While he focuses on his rugby career, he’s often seen socializing with teammates and old friends, seemingly worlds away from the family life he left behind in the Western Cape.

Meanwhile, Rachel continues to juggle parenting and family life, now also navigating the unpredictability of natural disasters.

Should Siya Have Been There?

The debate continues to rage online: Should Siya have returned to Cape Town during the fire scare to support his ex-wife and children?

Or is he entitled to live his own life independently of Rachel, especially since their separation?

The situation has certainly stirred emotions, prompting people to question what responsibility ex-partners owe each other—especially during emergencies involving their children.