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The Citizen
21 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Rachel Kolisi swaps ‘humble' Yaris for brand new Jetour X70 Plus
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi's estranged wife now drives an SUV worth at least R454 900. Rachel Kolisi, the estranged wife of double Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has recently been in and out of the news a bit more than she perhaps would have expected. The furore centres around her very public on-off choice of wheels, which went from a luxury Mercedes-Benz to an old Toyota Yaris, now back to a brand-new sponsored Jetour X70 Plus. In a since deleted Instagram post, Rachel posted that 'Life has a funny way of humbling you just when you think you've got it all figured out. 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'. Rachel Kolisi's Instagram post has since been deleted. Jetour jumps at opportunity A post that many just took as a single mom throwing it out there about what she was experiencing as she begins to adjust to life away from the spotlight and perks of being the wife to one of the most recognised rugby players on the planet. But it was also a post the raised the ire of many who were quick to point out that they could only wish to own the somewhat tatty-looking old Toyota Yaris Rachel affectionately called Betsy. Many believed she was only in it for public sympathy and pitching for a new car after enjoying a somewhat pampered lifestyle. Despite this somewhat spicy reception to her post, Jetour South Africa were quick on the draw. The manufacturer announced that Rachel was now an ambassadors for the brand. A fact she then confirmed in a new post on Instagram. 'Very excited and very grateful to be apart of the @jetour_south_africa family! Thank you @lmgsportsmanagement!' Once again the public response has varied from those that wish her all the best and praise her hustle, to those that dismiss this as a cheap publicity stunt. Either way, Betsy the old Toyota Yaris is now out of the picture. And a smiling Rachel Kolisi has a brand-new set of wheels. ALSO READ: Kolisi divorce: The many millions Rachel will score from Bok captain Siya Rachel Kolisi 'perfect fit' Jetour South Africa chimes in by saying: 'Rachel Kolisi is the perfect fit for the Jetour family. As a busy working mother, comfort, space and safety in the vehicle that she drives is paramount. As someone constantly on the move between school runs, fitness sessions, business meetings, and family life, Rachel embodies the dynamic spirit of Jetour's flagship seven-seater, the Jetour X70 Plus.' The seven-seater Jetour X70 Plus is one of the Chinese carmaker's two models on offer in South Africa, with the other being five-seater Jetour Dashing. The X70 Plus costs R454 900 for the Momentum and R484 900 for the Deluxe. The Dashing Momentum and Deluxe sell for R439 900 and R469 900 respectively.
The South African
5 days ago
- Business
- The South African
Ramaphosa: SA secures R454bn in infrastructure projects
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that South Africa secured about R454 billion in new infrastructure projects last year. He called the achievement a significant milestone for the country's economy. Responding to the budget debate in Parliament, Ramaphosa credited both the public and private sectors for contributing to the investment drive. 'Last year, the total value of new projects by both the public and private sectors amounted to R454 billion, the largest fixed investment in infrastructure in South Africa since 2021,' Ramaphosa said. According to SABC News , Ramaphosa highlighted the private sector's role in boosting infrastructure funding. He said partnerships between government and businesses remain central to economic recovery and job creation. The President reaffirmed his constitutional power to establish judicial commissions of inquiry into serious allegations, including claims of police infiltration by criminal syndicates. 'The Constitution empowers the President with executive powers to establish commissions of inquiry into any matter of public concern,' Ramaphosa said. Ramaphosa rejected criticism that commissions waste money and time. He argued that inquiries help uncover the truth and deliver accountability. 'Yesterday, honourable [Nontando] Nolutshungu sought to discredit the process around commissions, calling them a waste of money and time. But as we have demonstrated, such processes can have a profound impact. Think about the revitalisation of SARS,' he said. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
