Springbok captain Siya Kolisi’s documentary screening took place this past weekend in his hometown Zwide in Gqeberha. The documentary titled Rise: The Siya Kolisi story will take a new, incredibly intimate look into life of the Springboks captain. It details Siya’s early years and charts his development from his humble beginnings to being the first black captain of the Springboks and one of the most significant athletes in history.
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The community of Zwide was delighted to have their hero amongst them, Siya visited the house he grew up in and the community flocked in to see him.
Siya’s mother used to live in the house on the right. He went to Grey PE during the week and visited his Mom over weekends. #RISESiyaKolisi #RISESiyaKolisi pic.twitter.com/ZxlPDQNsAc
— Hendrik Cronjé (@hendrikcronje71) January 28, 2023
Special moment’s in Zwide. #RISESiyaKolisi #RISESiyaKolisi pic.twitter.com/Djk6zMbIpZ
— Hendrik Cronjé (@hendrikcronje71) January 28, 2023
1000’s of people in Kolisi’s hometown were able to watch Kolisi’s homage to those who formed part of his remarkable story. Tickets for the screening at Isaac Booi Senior Primary School in Zwide were also free. Siya was present for a question-and-answer session prior to the screening of the documentary.
Celebrities were out in numbers to watch and celebrate Siya, in attendance was Laduma, Robot Boy, Sobantu Nqayi, Brenden Praise, Mpoomy Ledwaba and Nandi Madida.
Actress, Singer and TV host, Nandi Madida penned down a heartfelt Instagram post to the people’s captain. “Captain my captain! My brother @siyakolisi where do I even begin?
God chose you to inspire many from all walks of life, not only by breaking unimaginable boundaries and be apart of history.. but also to show what true grace is, when one is an honest, accountable, transparent and most importantly humble human being.
You’ve defied all odds as a Black man from the township and may God continue to bless you, your beautiful wife @rachelkolisi and kids.❤️
Congratulations on everything! I know your mom and gran are beaming with pride in heaven.”
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The documentary will air on the 26th of February on Dstv. On 1Magic & Mnet it will air at 5pm, on Supersport it will air at 8pm.
