Chidimma Adetshina fights deportation case in South African court
Former Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina, has returned to a South African court as her deportation case continues. The beauty queen has been battling immigration authorities over her residency status since her arrest in Cape Town. Her legal troubles began after questions about her nationality surfaced during her participation in the 2024 Miss South Africa pageant. Adetshina has since filed documents to regularise her stay and is awaiting the government’s response.
What happened
- Chidimma Adetshina appeared before the Cape Town Regional Court as the government’s deportation case resumed.
- She was arrested in Cape Town in June over allegations of residing in South Africa without valid immigration status.
- The case was adjourned until Monday to allow the government to file its response to her affidavit.
- South Africa’s Minister of Home Affairs, Leon Schreiber, said Adetshina was declared a prohibited person on December 19, 2024, after her application was rejected.
- The Department of Home Affairs had informed Adetshina in September 2024 of its intention to cancel her and her son’s identity documents.
