- Exclusive footage of Bernard Parker and Kacha Stepanovic out with their newborn surfaced on X on 13 October 2026, just days after their split
- Parker announced on Monday, 12 October 2026, that he and Kacha had separated, hinting at past unfaithfulness in an emotional statement
- The former Kaizer Chiefs striker claimed six children in his statement, leaving fans puzzled about the identity of the sixth child
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Footage of former Kaizer Chiefs and Bafana Bafana striker Bernard Parker with his partner Kacha Stepanovic and their newborn baby has gone viral, shared on X on Tuesday, 13 October 2026 by NOW IN SA. The candid clip, filmed from inside a vehicle, showed Parker in an orange shirt interacting through a car window in what appeared to be a casual fan encounter, oblivious to the storm that his personal life would soon generate online.
The footage took on new meaning after Parker, 40, had announced just a day earlier, on Monday, 12 October 2026, that he and Kacha Stepanovic had gone their separate ways. His statement was emotional and unusually candid, with the footballer reflecting on past mistakes and hinting at having been unfaithful during their relationship.
Bernard Parker's emotional split statement
Parker described the decision to separate as difficult, expressing gratitude for the years he and Kacha shared together. He paid tribute to her loyalty, saying she stood firmly by his side through some of his toughest moments and never stopped believing in him. Despite the split, he committed to co-parenting with Kacha going forward.
In the statement, Parker mentioned having six children in total, a detail that immediately raised eyebrows among fans. He has two sons from his marriage to Wendy Parker, while Kacha has two sons from her previous relationship with rapper Ntukza. The couple reportedly share a baby girl together, which accounts for five children. The identity of the sixth remains unclear, and many supporters were left asking questions about who Wendy Parker is and where she fits into the picture.
Nota Baloyi weighs in
Music industry figure Nota Baloyi also reacted to the footage, commenting on the length of Parker's public statement.
"Paparazzi ZA… Eish, I don't get why he made that long speech. We understand!" Baloyi wrote, suggesting that the footballer's detailed explanation was unnecessary given how straightforward the situation appeared.
The split has caught many soccer fans off guard, with the candid family footage adding a bittersweet layer to the news, offering a glimpse of what Parker and Stepanovic's life looked like together just before the announcement.
Watch the footage of Bernard Parker and Kacha Stepanovic:
What to know about Kacha Stepanovic
Meanwhile, Briefly News previously reported that social media users pointed out that Kacha was previously married to Teargas rapper Ntukza, adding another layer to the story.
Netizens flooded social media with questions about Parker's first wife, Wendy, whom he was married to before Kacha.
Source: Briefly News