Rachel Kolisi heads to CCMA over Kolisi Foundation dismissal
New information regarding Rachel Kolisi's departure from the Kolisi Foundation reveals that it was allegedly not voluntary.
Following Rachel Kolisi's recent departure from the Kolisi Foundation, new details have emerged.
Rachel and Springbok captain Siya Kolisi founded the Kolisi Foundation with a vision to change the stories of inequality in South Africa.
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However, after the announcement in October 2024 that they would be getting a divorce, it was also revealed in February 2025 that Rachel would be stepping away from the foundation.
Now, new information, as reported by Daily Maverick, has revealed that the former Kolisi Foundation CEO was dismissed and did not leave voluntarily.
CCMA documents, which were filed in March 2025, indicate that Rachel's departure was a case of "constructive dismissal".
The CCMA documents claim that Rachel was subjected to an untenable working environment.
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They state that she was forced to resign after unfair treatment from the foundation’s board created an unbearable working environment.
According to Daily Maverick, the CCMA documents seek reinstatement or compensation while highlighting the treatment Rachel was subjected to.
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