Siya Kolisi

Rachel Kolisi and Siya give back during lockdown

Rachel Kolisi and Siya Foundation

Rachel Kolisi and her rugby star husband Siya Kolisi are providing help to those most affected by Covid-19 and the nationwide lockdown. ALSO READ: Nomzamo Mbatha’s Lighthouse Foundation raises over a million rand to help the fight against Covid-19 Siya and Rachel Kolisi recently launched their “One By One” campaign to help feed people who … Read more

World record holder Wayde Van Niekerk bags ambassadorial role

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Openview has announced that world record holder Wayde Van Niekerk has joined its ranks as an official brand ambassador.

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Known for his extraordinary achievements and prevailing despite the hurdles thrown his way, the 26-year-old athlete has more than enough energy left in his tank to run with Openview’s mission. Together, Wayde and Openview aim to ensure that satellite television entertainment is free for all South Africans, despite seemingly insurmountable odds.

“Television has the power to bring the entire world to our living rooms, which is so important for inspiring our dreams and celebrating who we are,” Wayde says, “Openview has such a wide variety of free channels that thrill, entertain and educate. I am excited to team up with them as they try to give free world-class entertainment to as many South Africans as possible – we’re going for gold.”

The dreamer from Kraaifontein in Cape Town kicked off his athletic career in 2005 when he moved to Bloemfontein with his family. There he attended Grey College and later the University of Free State, where his talents were honed under the guidance of renowned athletics coach Ans Botha.

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Springbok captain Siya Kolisi announced as one of Openview brand ambassadors

Siya Kolisi brand ambassador for openview hd

Openview is proud to announce inspirational captain Siya Kolisi as one of its official brand ambassadors. The 27-year-old rugby sensation is known for rising to the challenge and rallying those around him to answer the Nation’s call.

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Kolisi is a perfect fit for Openview’s vision – ensuring that entertainment is free for all, despite insurmountable odds.

“I am really excited to join the Openview team on their quest to give South Africans free satellite television,” says Kolisi, “The idea that you can enjoy all kinds of entertainment – movies, news, sport and kids programmes with no monthly fees is groundbreaking. Being able to access knowledge and information is important and Openview is making that possible for millions of South Africans,” – Siya said.

Raised in the small Zwide township on the outskirts of Port Elizabeth, Kolisi quickly rose to prominence within the schoolboy rugby ranks. He was offered a bursary to Grey Junior Primary School and worked his way up to the first XV of Grey High School.

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In 2011 he was lured to Western Province and made his professional debut that same year. He earned his first Springbok cap in 2013 and has since represented South Africa in 35 tests where he was trusted with the captain’s armband for the 2018 season – including the emphatic away victory over our arch rivals, the All Blacks, for the first time since 2009 – and has claimed a series victory over England in South Africa.

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