{"id":10627,"date":"2026-01-08T05:36:19","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T05:36:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/10627\/"},"modified":"2026-01-08T05:36:19","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T05:36:19","slug":"bok-on-baecation-from-j-bay-birthday-buzz-to-vic-falls-magic-for-siya-kolisi-and-rachel-john","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/10627\/","title":{"rendered":"Bok on baecation? From J-Bay birthday buzz to Vic Falls magic for Siya Kolisi and Rachel John"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\t\tFrom Jeffreys Bay\u2019s waves to Victoria Falls\u2019 misty rainbows, Siya Kolisi and Rachel John continue to spark conversation \u2014 one scenic post at a time.\n\t<\/p>\n

Just days after social media detectives were convinced Springboks captain Siya Kolisi had been spotted at Rachel John\u2019s 25th birthday celebrations in the surfers\u2019 paradise of Jeffreys Bay, the rumour mill has shifted north \u2014 all the way to Zimbabwe.<\/p>\n

This time, the backdrop is the picturesque Victoria Falls, where both Kolisi and the Dutch-Nigerian influencer have shared strikingly similar snaps from the iconic natural wonder straddling the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia. <\/p>\n

\"Siya\"SiyaA jubilant Siya Kolisi strikes a pose at the Victoria Falls. Picture: Instagram<\/p>\n

While neither has confirmed a relationship, overlapping timelines and locations have once again fuelled speculation that the pair may, in fact, be indulging in a low-key \u201cbaecation\u201d.<\/p>\n

The timing \u2014 and rather telling \u2014 social media post certainly caught the public\u2019s attention.<\/p>\n

Recently, The South African<\/a> reported on the fact that some fans were under the impression that the popular Dutch influencer was vlogging from Kolisi\u2019s home in\u00a0Ballito.<\/p>\n

The 34-year-old Springbok icon \u2014 who is set to move from\u00a0The Sharks to The Stormers\u00a0at the end of the season \u2014 shared the Ballito home with his ex-wife, Rachel Kolisi,<\/a> on the family\u2019s return from France in September 2024. <\/a><\/p>\n

Together\u2026but \u2018apart\u2019<\/p>\n

The Citizen previously reported<\/a> that Kolisi and John appeared to be moving in the same social circles, as well as sharing similar destinations without appearing in each other\u2019s frames.<\/p>\n

Siya Kolisi and Rachel John: Just cruising\u2026<\/p>\n

Following the \u201csighting\u201d of the rugby star<\/a> at the vivacious brunette\u2019s birthday, Victoria Falls<\/a> now seems to be the latest chapter.<\/p>\n

Kolisi posted images of himself soaking up the breathtaking scenery, rainbows cutting through the mist, as he reflected on rest, travel and gratitude.<\/p>\n

\"Springboks\"SpringboksSiya Kolisi enjoys a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River. Picture: Instagram<\/p>\n

He also shared clips of the iconic waterfall on his Instagram Stories<\/a>, including one of him singing along to Yves LaRock\u2019s\u00a0Rise Up. Take a look\u2026<\/p>\n

Shortly after the World Cup-winning captain<\/a> headed to Instagram, John shared her own serene visuals from the same destination \u2014 prompting followers to draw their own conclusions.<\/p>\n

Her posts mirrored the same energy, focusing on nature, wellness and presence \u2014 themes the model, martial arts fighter and surfer often shares with her growing online audience.<\/p>\n

\"Rachel\"RachelSpringboks captain Siya Kolisi\u2019s rumoured girlfriend Rachel John shared her Zambezi River cruise photos on Instagram Stories. Pictures: Instagram<\/p>\n

The absence of joint photos has done little to quiet speculation though. If anything, fans believe it adds to the intrigue.<\/p>\n

Silence, but not denial either<\/p>\n

Notably, neither Kolisi nor John has denied the rumours. Their silence has allowed fans to keep piecing together the story through captions, timestamps and location tags.<\/p>\n

While some supporters urge caution against reading too much into shared destinations, others argue that repeated overlaps point to something more than mere coincidence.<\/p>\n

As one fan commented online: \u201cYou don\u2019t just keep bumping into the same person across countries\u201d.<\/p>\n

Something special on the sidelines for Siya<\/p>\n

For now, the relationship, however, remains unlabelled. No official confirmation, no red-carpet appearances \u2014 just shared moments, shared locations and a growing sense that something special is quietly unfolding on the sidelines of the Bok captain\u2019s public life and career.<\/p>\n

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