Rachel Kolisi makes first public appearance at event in Cape Town

written by Jade McGee November 5, 2024

Rachel Kolisi made her first public appearance since announcing her split from Springbok captain Siya Kolisi. In true Rachel fashion, it was no ordinary outing. The philanthropist crossed paths with Prince William as she joined the royal’s Earthshot Week event in Cape Town.

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Kolisi spoke at a panel for Earthshot Week, an environmental initiative spearheaded by the Prince of Wales. This year’s event, which began yesterday, 4 November 2024, marks the first time it has been hosted in Africa.

A TikTok video captured Rachel chatting with Prince William at the Youth Climate Leaders Programme, where she represented the Kolisi Foundation. The foundation is dedicated to providing education and job opportunities to young South Africans and shares Earthshot’s mission to foster sustainable change and empower future leaders.

Watch it here:

@simply_marylin What a momentous day for me❤️🙇🏻‍♀️🙌🙏I loved being the office hostess and serving❤️ i had the privilege of meeting @rachel kolisi ♬ Goodness Of God – Instrumental – Maranatha! Instrumental

The panel focused on mobilising the youth to lead the way in conservation efforts – a mission that resonates with both the Earthshot Prize and the Kolisi Foundation.

Many fans have ignored the fact that Rachel met with the Prince of Wales, instead, focusing on her post-split “glow up.” Strings of fans shared these sentiments on her most recent Instagram post: