Rachel Kolisi Wins Prestigious Women of Wonder Award
Former Springbok WAG and philanthropist Rachel Kolisi has been celebrated for her outstanding contribution to social justice and community development.
She received a Women of Wonder (WOW) Award at the 11th annual ceremony held in Cape Town.
The WOW Awards is a global platform that honours women who are driving change through leadership, philanthropy, and social impact.
The ceremony is staged across different cities worldwide, including Durban, Johannesburg, Cape Town, Mauritius, Dubai, Qatar, London, and India.
Rachel Kolisi Expresses Gratitude
Taking to Instagram, Rachel shared her appreciation for the honour.
“So incredibly grateful to have received an award from @womenofwonder_aw / @panachewowawards. It was such a beautiful evening celebrating so many amazing people doing powerful work in SA,” she wrote.
Celebrating Her Role in Philanthropy
In announcing her award, organisers described Kolisi as “a dynamic and influential leader, recognised for her dedication to social justice, philanthropy, and community empowerment.”
Rachel co-founded the Kolisi Foundation with her former husband and Springbok captain Siya Kolisi in 2021. Since then, she has played a leading role in championing causes including gender-based violence (GBV), women’s empowerment, and child welfare.
Driving Change Through the Kolisi Foundation
The foundation has broadened its reach to tackle some of South Africa’s most urgent challenges. Its programmes support education, sports development, and food security, while also responding to survivors of gender-based violence with tangible resources and advocacy.
“Rachel’s focus on gender-based violence has led to the implementation of initiatives that provide support and resources to survivors while advocating for systemic change,” the organisers said.
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