In a now-deleted Instagram post, Rachel shared a series of candid photos alongside her Toyota Yaris.
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Rachel Kolisi may have once been behind the wheel of a Land Rover or luxury Mercedes-Benz, but these days, the school run looks a little different – and far more relatable.
The mother-of-two, known for her humility and grounded approach to life, has traded in high-end horsepower for the practicality of a Toyota Yaris. And, according to Rachel, she and the little silver Yaris – affectionately named "Betsy" – are getting along just fine.
Despite her glamorous past life alongside Springbok captain Siya Kolisi, Rachel has always struck a chord with fans for her girl-next-door charm.
These days, she’s juggling solo parenting duties in Cape Town’s Southern Suburbs, doing the school run daily and managing life with quiet resilience and a sense of humour.
In a now-deleted Instagram post, Rachel shared a series of candid photos alongside Betsy, accompanied by a caption that was refreshingly honest.
“Life has a funny way of humbling you just when you think you’ve got it all figured out,” she wrote. “One day you’re riding high, the next you’re asking a friend to borrow their spare car and googling ‘how to parallel park a Yaris with dignity."
Far from being embarrassed, Rachel leaned into the moment with characteristic humour, noting that her clutch control skills are still sharp.
She added, “It’s not forever. It’s just a chapter. But honestly? Betsy and I are kind of vibing.”
The post struck a chord with many of her followers – not because it was glamorous, but because it was real.
Gone are the high-gloss snapshots of jet-setting life; in their place is a woman who’s recalibrating, rebuilding, and showing that your worth isn't tied to what you drive.
Whether or not Toyota comes calling with a sponsorship deal remains to be seen. But one thing’s for sure – Rachel Kolisi has once again reminded South Africans why she’s so loved: she’s just like us, doing her best, clutch control and all.