The recent divorce of Rassie Erasmus, coach of the Springboks rugby team, has sparked a nationwide debate about the balance between privacy rights and public interest for sports celebrities. While Erasmus has been notoriously private about his family life, the lack of comments regarding his divorce has raised questions about whether his offfield life should be subject to public scrutiny. The situation highlights the complex reality of public figures, where personal and professional lives often become intertwined, and opinions on privacy rights continue to be diverse.