- Bernard Parker publicly admitted to personal addictions and mistakes that damaged his relationship with Kacha Stepanovic after announcing their split
- Kacha Stepanovic responded to the separation with a series of pointed social media messages about lust, betrayal, and consequences
- Despite the breakdown of their relationship, both parties confirmed their commitment to co-parenting their six children
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Former Bafana Bafana striker and TS Galaxy head coach Bernard Parker has confirmed his split from partner Kacha Stepanovic, issuing a candid public apology that has set South African social media alight. Kacha has since responded with a series of sharp, widely shared messages that have resonated deeply with followers. Parker broke the news on social media, writing:
"@kacha_stepanovic and I have decided to go our separate ways after many beautiful years together."
In the same statement, he went further than most public figures typically do, openly acknowledging the role his personal struggles played in the relationship's collapse.
"I have made mistakes and struggled with personal addictions that have affected my life and the people I love. I take responsibility for my mistakes, knowing that some things cannot simply be undone with an apology."
He described Kacha as someone who "stood by me, supported me and believed in me," adding that she "gave me love, support, patience and kindness that I've never received before." Despite the pain, he struck a tone of resolve rather than bitterness, writing: "No bitterness, no hatred, just love, lessons, growth, and gratitude."
Kacha's warning to the world
While Parker's statement leaned into accountability and gratitude, Kacha's response took a sharper edge. Rather than addressing Parker directly, she turned her pain into a public lesson, sharing a series of pointed reflections that spread rapidly across local timelines. She wrote in one graphic:
"Lust and Addiction will strip you of your family, your work, your name and everything you built. If betrayal was so easy, the devil would be next seated at the throne... Make sure whatever you do is worth losing it all. "
The messages struck a nerve online, with many social media users praising her for speaking plainly about the real cost of personal failings in a relationship.
Children remain the priority
Despite the public nature of the separation and the weight of what Parker admitted, both parties made clear that their six children remain the central focus going forward. Parker committed to co-parenting, writing:
"One thing that will never change is our commitment to our children. We will continue to co-parent and raise all 6 kids to become loving, respectful, strong and successful individuals."
He also asked the public to respect the family's privacy as they find their footing in this new chapter:
"Our relationship as partners may have ended, but our love for our children and responsibility towards them will always remain."
Kacha spoke about lust and betrayal
Bernard Parker's partner, Kacha Stepanovic, posted a pointed message about lust and betrayal after he announced the end of their three-year relationship.
Footage from October 2025 showing Parker, Kacha, and a toddler at Fourways Mall in Johannesburg has resurfaced following his announcement.
Source: Briefly News
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