A Heartwarming Birthday Surprise
Rachel Kolisi recently shared a touching moment on Instagram, revealing a sweet gift she received from Liyema, the younger brother of her ex-husband, Siya Kolisi. As Rachel turned 35 earlier this week, Liyema, now a busy working man, couldn’t attend the birthday celebration in person but made sure to surprise her with a thoughtful gesture later in the week.
Liyema’s Thoughtful Gift
In her Instagram Story, Rachel shared how Liyema came through with a special surprise: a beautiful cake and a thoughtful gift. She praised him for being “the most thoughtful gentleman” and mentioned how much she appreciated his gesture, especially since he couldn’t be there to celebrate with her in person.
“@offlame_g is a working man now so he couldn’t join the birthday celebrations on Tuesday but came home to surprise me with this tonight. The most thoughtful gentleman,” Rachel wrote.
A Special Birthday Tribute
In addition to the gift, Liyema also penned a heartfelt birthday tribute to Rachel on January 21st. He expressed his gratitude for her presence in his life, calling her a “mother figure” and telling her how much he loved her. For context, Siya and Rachel Kolisi have a close relationship with Liyema and his siblings, having adopted them when they were younger after the tragic passing of their mother.
“Words cannot express how grateful I am to have you as a mother figure in my life. I love you so much, may God bless you with many more years and many more memories,” Liyema shared on Instagram.
A Glimpse into Their Family Journey
Siya and Rachel Kolisi’s family story is deeply personal. After the loss of his parents, Siya and Rachel took on the responsibility of raising his younger siblings. Though the couple announced their divorce in October 2021 after eight years of marriage, they’ve remained committed to co-parenting their two children, Nicholas (10) and Keziah (7), while maintaining a strong friendship.
“We remain great friends and committed partners in raising our children with the same love and care they’ve always known,” their statement read.
Family Bonds Despite Change
Rachel has maintained close relationships with Siya’s family despite the changes in her personal life. In December, she even invited Siya’s sister, Liphelo, to join her on a family vacation to Sydney, Australia. However, she revealed that Liyema couldn’t make it due to his work commitments, as he didn’t have leave available.
Their story highlights the importance of family connections, kindness, and resilience even in the face of change.