Athlete | Podcast | Speaker

Where Struggle Meets Strength

Sharing powerful stories of resilience, purpose, and overcoming life’s toughest challenges.

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Dynamic picture of a cyclist riding downhill

Unshakeable is more than a brand, it's a way to remind us all that there is an unshakeable spirit within us all.

Through our podcast, community, and partnerships, we create a space for authentic conversations about grit, growth, and hope.

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Coach explaining stuff to an athlete
Coach explaining stuff to an athlete

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Speaking Engagements

From corporate teams to schools and sports clubs, I share my journey to remind audiences that resilience is built, not born. My talks blend real-world lessons from sport and life to spark purpose, courage, and belief in what’s possible.

Speaking Engagements

From corporate teams to schools and sports clubs, I share my journey to remind audiences that resilience is built, not born. My talks blend real-world lessons from sport and life to spark purpose, courage, and belief in what’s possible.

Speaking Engagements

From corporate teams to schools and sports clubs, I share my journey to remind audiences that resilience is built, not born. My talks blend real-world lessons from sport and life to spark purpose, courage, and belief in what’s possible.

Unshakeable Podcast

Through honest conversations, I sit down with people who’ve faced life head-on - athletes, entrepreneurs, and everyday heroes who prove that struggle and strength go hand in hand, adn despite all, makes us stronger.

Unshakeable Podcast

Through honest conversations, I sit down with people who’ve faced life head-on - athletes, entrepreneurs, and everyday heroes who prove that struggle and strength go hand in hand, adn despite all, makes us stronger.

Unshakeable Podcast

Through honest conversations, I sit down with people who’ve faced life head-on - athletes, entrepreneurs, and everyday heroes who prove that struggle and strength go hand in hand, adn despite all, makes us stronger.

Brand Partnerships

I collaborate with purpose-driven brands that believe in empowerment, authenticity, and community. Together, we create meaningful campaigns that tell stories of strength and inspire others to live unshakeable lives.

Brand Partnerships

I collaborate with purpose-driven brands that believe in empowerment, authenticity, and community. Together, we create meaningful campaigns that tell stories of strength and inspire others to live unshakeable lives.

Brand Partnerships

I collaborate with purpose-driven brands that believe in empowerment, authenticity, and community. Together, we create meaningful campaigns that tell stories of strength and inspire others to live unshakeable lives.

My Journey

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Concetrated triathlete grayscale

I’m Siviwe “Shakes” Soyizwapi, and my journey has taken me from the fields of the Eastern Cape to representing South Africa on the world stage. Rugby has been my platform for growth, teaching me discipline, resilience, and leadership, and opening doors I never thought possible.

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Coach explaining something to an athlete

Along the way, I’ve been blessed with incredible moments, captaining the Blitzboks, winning gold in Dubai and at the Commonwealth Games, and standing on the Olympic podium in Paris with a bronze medal. These achievements are special, but they are only part of my story.

My true purpose goes beyond sport. Through Unshakeable, my podcast, and the platforms I’ve been given, my goal is to inspire others to rise in the face of adversity, to share stories of courage, and to remind every person that there is an unshakeable spirit inside them waiting to be unlocked.

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Athlete winning a race
Athlete winning a race
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Athlete winning a race
Coach explaining something to an athlete
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Features

Soyizwapi heaps praise on Blitzboks' 'world-class attitude and effort' after Fiji win

Blitzboks skipper Siviwe Soyizwapi heaped praise on his team-mates after their comfortable 17-7 win against rivals Fiji at the Cape Town Sevens on Saturday. The hosts made it two from two with their final Pool A encounter against France set for 17:00 on Saturday.

Soyizwapi heaps praise on Blitzboks' 'world-class attitude and effort' after Fiji win

Blitzboks skipper Siviwe Soyizwapi heaped praise on his team-mates after their comfortable 17-7 win against rivals Fiji at the Cape Town Sevens on Saturday. The hosts made it two from two with their final Pool A encounter against France set for 17:00 on Saturday.

Soyizwapi heaps praise on Blitzboks' 'world-class attitude and effort' after Fiji win

Blitzboks skipper Siviwe Soyizwapi heaped praise on his team-mates after their comfortable 17-7 win against rivals Fiji at the Cape Town Sevens on Saturday. The hosts made it two from two with their final Pool A encounter against France set for 17:00 on Saturday.

We give ourselves a chance to medal - Soyizwapi

Six months ago, the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris were the last thing on Siviwe Soyizwapi's mind as he was still recovering from a knee injury and the Springbok Sevens were tumbling out of the automatic qualification spots on the HSBC SVNS log.

We give ourselves a chance to medal - Soyizwapi

Six months ago, the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris were the last thing on Siviwe Soyizwapi's mind as he was still recovering from a knee injury and the Springbok Sevens were tumbling out of the automatic qualification spots on the HSBC SVNS log.

We give ourselves a chance to medal - Soyizwapi

Six months ago, the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris were the last thing on Siviwe Soyizwapi's mind as he was still recovering from a knee injury and the Springbok Sevens were tumbling out of the automatic qualification spots on the HSBC SVNS log.

“You can feel a Blitzbok game loading”

A year ago, Siviwe Soyizwapi was amongst the DHL Stadium faithful urging the Springbok Sevens on at the HSBC SVNS Cape Town, feeling the excitement and joy, but also dispair when the Blitzboks did not perform to expectations.

“You can feel a Blitzbok game loading”

A year ago, Siviwe Soyizwapi was amongst the DHL Stadium faithful urging the Springbok Sevens on at the HSBC SVNS Cape Town, feeling the excitement and joy, but also dispair when the Blitzboks did not perform to expectations.

“You can feel a Blitzbok game loading”

A year ago, Siviwe Soyizwapi was amongst the DHL Stadium faithful urging the Springbok Sevens on at the HSBC SVNS Cape Town, feeling the excitement and joy, but also dispair when the Blitzboks did not perform to expectations.

Blitzboks triumph: Siviwe Soyizwapi’s remarkable shift from wing to prop fuels World Championship victory

The shift from wing to prop has extended the career of former captain Siviwe Soyizwapi, who has completely changed his game for the betterment of the team.

Blitzboks triumph: Siviwe Soyizwapi’s remarkable shift from wing to prop fuels World Championship victory

The shift from wing to prop has extended the career of former captain Siviwe Soyizwapi, who has completely changed his game for the betterment of the team.

Blitzboks triumph: Siviwe Soyizwapi’s remarkable shift from wing to prop fuels World Championship victory

The shift from wing to prop has extended the career of former captain Siviwe Soyizwapi, who has completely changed his game for the betterment of the team.

The Open Side with Siviwe Soyizwapi

South Africa's Rugby Sevens flyer talks about his journey, from making balls out of plastic bags as a kid all the way to the Olympic Games.

The Open Side with Siviwe Soyizwapi

South Africa's Rugby Sevens flyer talks about his journey, from making balls out of plastic bags as a kid all the way to the Olympic Games.

The Open Side with Siviwe Soyizwapi

South Africa's Rugby Sevens flyer talks about his journey, from making balls out of plastic bags as a kid all the way to the Olympic Games.

Let's Work Together

Whether it’s a talk, a partnership, or a story to share - let’s create something that moves people.

Let's Work Together

Whether it’s a talk, a partnership, or a story to share - let’s create something that moves people.

Let's Work Together

Whether it’s a talk, a partnership, or a story to share - let’s create something that moves people.