Steven Kitshoff: Father's betrayal of Bryan Habana 'happens more than we think'

Steven Kitshoff: Father's betrayal of Bryan Habana 'happens more than we think'

Ex-Springboks prop Steven Kitshoff believes Bryan Habana may not be the only player to be taken advantage of by their family or friends.

🚨Disturbing news has been revealed of Springboks Rugby star ..

Former legendary winger for the Springboks rugby team Bryan Habana has revealed that his own father was indeed stealing off him.So sad how a parent can do something like that. byu/sunlightliquid inrugbyunion Bryan Habana talks about how his father stole from him for years the tragedy is many pro athletes fall victim to their close friends & family pic.twitter.com/upljI4C5U9 — Koshiek Karan (@iamkoshiek) December 18, 2025 Here are some of the com…

Kitshoff: Habana’s story isn’t unique

Former Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff believes financial exploitation by people close to players happens more often than many realise. Bryan Habana, the Springboks’ record try-scorer, revealed last week that his relationship with his father broke down after discovering money had been taken from him over several years. Speaking on the GameTime podcast, Kitshoff said the situation highlighted a broader issue faced by elite players, particularly th…