Zuki Lamani, the influencer at the centre of the Siya Kolisi divorce rumours, has finally addressed the swirling allegations that she played a role in the split between the Springboks captain and his estranged wife, Rachel Kolisi. After months of being accused of being Siya’s “side chick” and even blamed for the breakup, Zuki took to Instagram Live to set the record straight – with a response that left Mzansi in stitches.
The influencer has been at the heart of a social media storm, with many netizens speculating that she was the other woman in Siya Kolisi’s marriage. The rumours gained traction after Zuki posted a series of flirty messages and seemingly affectionate interactions with the rugby star on social media, prompting fans to connect the dots between the couple’s public separation and Zuki’s alleged involvement.
Finally, Zuki had enough and addressed the issue directly during a lively Instagram livestream. When one follower dared to ask if the rumours were true, Zuki fired back with a sassy retort: “Where is it true? When you’re by yourself, do you think it’s true? Because you’re all asking me the same thing. Come up with an answer, and that will be your answer.”
Her witty and slightly irritated response had fans laughing, with many finding her blunt reaction more entertaining than the original drama itself.
Watch Zuki’s response on TikTok here.
As expected, Zuki’s response sparked a frenzy online. Fans of the influencer were quick to commend her for not letting the rumours get under her skin, while others couldn’t help but laugh at her unapologetic attitude.
“Why do they think Zuki is the reason? Am I missing something?” asked Yonela, reflecting the confusion many have about the origins of the drama.
Other fans like Zwaks20 couldn’t contain their laughter, writing: “Zuki is so funny.” Meanwhile, Mihlali Dayimani playfully commented: “You guys are really annoying Zuki,” showing that many were entertained by her no-nonsense approach to dealing with the ongoing speculation.
Massy, quoting Zuki’s live, added: “Come up with an answer, then that’s going to be your answer.” It’s safe to say Zuki’s reaction made her the star of the moment, flipping the narrative in her favour and leaving people wondering if there was ever really any truth to the side chick claims. While Zuki’s hilarious response might have squashed some of the tension for now, the mystery surrounding Siya and Rachel’s divorce remains a hot topic. The couple’s separation earlier this year shocked many, as they were considered one of South Africa’s most loved power couples. Since then, the story has taken numerous twists, with fans speculating about what really led to their breakup.
Zuki’s direct approach to the ongoing rumours may have given her some peace of mind, but it hasn’t stopped the chatter online.
