WATCH: Rachel Kolisi gets vulnerable about healing, self-discovery and empowerment
Chante Ho Hip
12 March 2026 | 12:29She opened up about her childhood, marriage, and the struggles of being a young mother.

Rachel Kolisi on Anele and The Club. Photo: 947
After facing her fair share of challenges and navigating a high-profile divorce, Rachel Kolisi finds her voice in her new book, Falling Forward.
Speaking to 947’s Anele Mdoda, she said this was her willingness to confront her past and her own vulnerabilities.
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Kolisi opened up about her childhood, her marriage, and the struggles she faced as a young mother.
"I was 24 years old, and I was a mother of three, and there's no handbook… there’s no one to teach you, you know… [and] you don’t have the support structure from your family because you are a child of divorce as well.”
Kolisi added that her journey has also been one of self-discovery and growth.
She highlights how she had to learn to prioritise her own needs and well-being, and how she‘s developed a sense of self-awareness that has allowed her to navigate challenging situations with greater ease.
"I think that there's a lot of it that is 100% within my control. And I'm taking that really seriously and working really hard,” she said.
To listen to Kolisi in conversation with 947’s Anele and The Club, click the video player below:
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