Massive support for Springbok's Siya Kolisi and wife, Rachel
Social media users have thrown their weight behind Springbok player, Siya Kolisi and his wife, Rachel.
This after a Facebook user, Hannes Lottering, criticised the marriage of the inter-racial couple.
“I pray this does not happen in my family. Honest to God, I would not know what to do,” Lottering's post read.
The Kolisis wed in Cape Town in August this year following a four-year relationship. Friends, fans and dozens of other users took to Twitter to slam the post whilst showing support for the couple.
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Rachel Kolisi also responded to the incident saying, this act will not be ignored.
According to the SA Human Rights Commission - there's been at least an 82% growth in the complaints concerning racism laid with the Commission in comparison to the last financial year.
South Africans are more willing to speak out against racism and inequality, the SAHRC says.
See messages of support below:
@kolisi1 We're behind you 200% 👍🏼 @Sureshnie #siyakolisi #saynotoracism pic.twitter.com/tAnpvLuZAZ
— Leigh Rieder (@LeighRieder) December 12, 2016
Siya and Rachel Kolisi are so cute with their little one👪😭❤️️ pic.twitter.com/Q0rEE39mF3
— Nandipha Msomi (@ZimeMsomi) December 8, 2016
Rachel Kolisi & #Springbok Siya Kolisi make one of SA's cutest couples.
— South African Heroes (@SA_Heroes) October 13, 2016
You can see the love in their eyes.
Hands-off racist trolls 😠 pic.twitter.com/kBkRWuOuAu
THIS LOTTERING LOVES THE KOLISI'S!!!!! ❤️️❤️️❤️️❤️️❤️@Rachie52 @kolisi1 pic.twitter.com/qu7uBXcL5W
— Marc Lottering (@marclottering) December 13, 2016
I won't turn a blind eye. It will not be ignored.
— Rachel Kolisi (@Rachie52) December 12, 2016
What happened to @Rachie52 and @kolisi1 is a disgrace and what @MYANC do nothing 💤💤💤💤
— Nicholas Rooney (@Roons003) December 13, 2016
@kolisi1 @Rachie52 Same here brother. People must get on with their lives. Being married to a woman that can handle our lives that respect
— Uzair Cassiem (@uzair_cassiem) December 13, 2016
@kolisi1 @Rachie52 - both such an inspiration and such a stunning couple! Cannot understand the people who don't see that. Stay strong! ❤
— Jennifer Cassidy (@JenniiCass) December 12, 2016
@kolisi1 in the end, you wont be the first to do it, or the last. The love you share will define it. Tht will silence them. Congrts bruh :-)
— Doug Smith (@HuntingSmiths) December 12, 2016
Disgusted by the treatment @kolisi1 and @Rachie52 has been receiving on Social Media. Ashamed to say the least!! #LoveIsNotAboutColour
— Etienne Kidson (@Etienne_K89) December 12, 2016