- Former Bafana Bafana star Bernard Parker publicly announced his split from businesswoman Kacha Stepanovic, revealing a three-year relationship outside his marriage
- Parker admitted to personal 'addictions' that affected those closest to him, and confirmed he and Kacha share children
- Parker's wife Wendy, whom he married in 2012, has not publicly addressed the confession, leaving many questions unanswered
Former Bafana Bafana star and TS Galaxy head coach Bernard Parker has released a public statement revealing that he was involved in a romantic relationship with a woman other than his wife, Wendy Parker, while simultaneously confessing to personal struggles that he says caused harm to people close to him.
Parker, 40, posted the statement across his social media platforms on 12 October 2026, the day before TS Galaxy's fixture against Orlando Pirates.
Parker Confirms Split From Kacha Stepanovic
In his statement, Parker revealed he had been in a three-year relationship with Kacha Stepanovic, a businesswoman and the former wife of Teargas member Ntukza, also known as Bantu Hanaba. He confirmed that the two share children together and said he would continue to co-parent with her.
Parker, who has two sons with Wendy, whom he married in 2012, acknowledged in the statement that he had made serious mistakes during the relationship.
"I want to be honest about my part in our journey. I have made mistakes and struggled with personal addictions that have affected my life and the people I love," he wrote.
"Kacha, I'm truly sorry for the times I hurt you, let you down, and caused you pain. You gave me love, support, patience and kindness that I've never received before. I take responsibility for my mistakes, knowing that some things cannot simply be undone with an apology," he added.
He also wrote:
"Thank you for the 3 years, the memories, the lessons, the love, and for being part of my story. I will always respect you as the mother of our children and appreciate the chapter we shared."
Kacha reposted Parker's statement on her own social media account and added a message of her own via Instagram Stories, appearing to allude to infidelity.
Questions Remain Over Wendy Parker
The confession has prompted public questions about Wendy Parker, a former cast member on the reality television series Diski Divas. The couple wed in 2012, and their last shared Instagram post dates to 2024. Neither has publicly addressed a separation or divorce, and Wendy continues to use the Instagram handle @Mrs_WParker.
Parker previously served as a striker for Kaizer Chiefs and represented South Africa at the international level before transitioning into coaching.
Source: Briefly News
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