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Chidimma Adetshina Faces Deportation From South Africa Again After ... Chidimma Adetshina faces deportation after being arrested for illegal residence in South Africa Her mother was also arrested for immigration violations, contributing to Chidimma's legal troubles The former Miss South Africa is challenging her deportation as her court case continues in Cape Town PAY ATTENTION: Share Your Story on Briefly TV Life. Become Our Next Guest. Apply Now! Chidimma Adetshina was arrested for entering SA after being banned. Image: chichi_vanessa Source: Instagram Former Miss South Africa finalist and Miss Universe Nigeria Chidimma Adetshina is once again at the centre of an immigration battle in South Africa. The beauty queen is facing possible deportation after being arrested over allegations that she is living in the country illegally. She is now challenging the move as the matter continues in court. Adetshina's legal troubles follow the arrest of her mother , Anabela Rungo, in 2025 for allegedly violating the Immigration Act and the Identification Act. Chidimma Adetshina made her first appearance in the Cape Town Regional Court on 9 June 2026 after immigration officials arrested her at …

Miss Universe Nigeria Chidimma Adetshina faces deportation News Miss Universe Nigeria Chidimma Adetshina faces deportation By Sunday World 28th June 2026 Add as Preferred Source on Google Follow on Google News Share Facebook Linkedin X Telegram WhatsApp Copy URL Dive Deeper Summary Controversial former Miss South Africa finalist and Miss Universe Nigeria Chidimma Adetshina is facing deportation from South Africa after she was caught allegedly living in Cape Town illegally earlier this month. The 25-year-old beauty pageant queen made headlines when she became a Miss SA finalist in 2024 and later withdrew her participation after controversy over her citizenship. On June 9, she appeared in the Cape Town Regional Court after her arrest in Summer Greens. Adetshina, who was released on a warning, is due back in court next month as the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) pursues her deportation. Court papers filed by immigration officer Adrian Jackson set out the department’s case for detaining Adetshina for the purpose of deportation. Jackson said Adetshina is “known to me through a previous investigation”. He said the Department of Home Affairs’ central law enforcement office identified A…

Chidimma Adetshina faces possible deportation amid ongoing citizenship ... Image Credit: Getty Images Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 and Miss Universe Africa and Oceania, Chidimma Adetshina, has once again found herself at the centre of legal and immigration controversy after reports emerged that she is facing possible deportation from South Africa. The latest developments come nearly two years after the beauty queen withdrew from the Miss South Africa pageant following widespread public scrutiny over her nationality and an investigation by South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs (DHA). Also see: Home Affairs urges South Africans to collect unclaimed smart ID cards Chidimma Adetshina may face deportation It is reported that on 9 June, Chidimma appeared in the Cape Town Regional Court after her arrest in Summer Greens. She was released on a warning and is due back in court next month as the DHA pursues her deportation. Court papers filed by immigration officer Adrian Jackson set out the department’s case for detaining Adetshina for deportation. According to Sunday World , recent reports say that “South African authorities alleged that Adetshina was found residing in Cape Town without…

Chidimma laughs off 30 June ‘warning’ amid deportation news 0 Chidimma Adetshina has laughed off criticism of her illegal immigration status. Images via Instagram: @chichi_vanessa Home » Lifestyle » Chidimma laughs off 30 June ‘warning’ amid deportation news Chidimma laughs off 30 June ‘warning’ amid deportation news Chidimma Adetshina has laughed off criticism of her illegal status in South Africa amid reports she is awaiting deportation to Nigeria. By Megan van den Heever 29-06-26 22:21 in Lifestyle 0 Chidimma Adetshina has laughed off criticism of her illegal immigration status. Images via Instagram: @chichi_vanessa Chidimma Adetshina has laughed off her illegal immigration status, and particularly a warning for her to leave South Africa by 30 June. The former Miss SA finalist, who later won the Miss Universe Nigeria pageant, is awaiting deportation after illegally entering the country. The 25-year-old was arrested earlier this month by police and immigration officials. This follows an investigation by the Department of Home Affairs into her and her parents’ status. ADVERTISEMENT CHIDIMMA ADETSHINA LAUGHS OFF IMMIGRATION STATUS While Chidimma Adetshina has kept a low profile on…

Ex-Miss Universe Nigeria Chidimma Adetshina faces fresh deportation ... Former Miss Universe Nigeria and Miss Universe Africa and Oceania, Chidimma Adetshina, is facing a fresh deportation battle in South Africa after authorities allegedly found her living in the country without legal immigration status. According to South African newspaper Sunday World, Adetshina, 25, appeared before the Cape Town Regional Court on June 9 following her arrest in the Summer Greens area of Cape Town. She was released on warning and is expected to return to court next month as the Department of Home Affairs pursues her deportation. READ ALSO: Davido announces July 31 release date for sixth album, ‘ORIADE’ An affidavit filed by immigration officer Adrian Jackson alleged that Adetshina and her minor son were found residing in South Africa without lawful immigration status after officials verified their details through the department’s electronic records and conducted a status determination interview. “After the above ‘status determination’ interview and the DHA residency IT systems checks, it was confirmed that the applicant does not hold any lawful RSA residential status and is thus an illegal foreig…

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Banned pageant queen Chidimma Adetshina faces deportation Monday 29 June 2026 - 12:20pm CAPE TOWN - Banned beauty queen Chidimma Adetshina is fighting to stay in South Africa. The former Miss South Africa finalist and Miss Universe Nigeria appeared in the Cape Town Regional Court following her arrest earlier this month for allegedly living in the city illegally. Adetshina is not allowed in the country but allegedly lied about her nationality and snuck in through the Lebombo border. On 9 June she appeared in the Cape Town Regional Court after her arrest in Summer Greens. The Sunday World reported on Sunday that Adetshina, who was released on a warning, is due back in court next month as the Department of Home Affairs pursues her deportation. READ | Chidimma Adetshina's mother facing ID theft charges Home Affairs identified Adetshina’s whereabouts and found that she and her minor son were allegedly living in South Africa without legal status. The 25-year-old beauty pageant queen made headlines when she became a Miss SA finalist in 2024 and later withdrew her participation after controversy over her citizenship. Adetshina was subsequently declared a prohibited person on December 19, …

Chidimma Adetshina faces deportation after alleged illegal stay in Cape ... Chidimma Adetshina, Miss Universe Nigeria, is set to face another ordeal in South Africa after she was allegedly found in Cape Town The model has been in the spotlight since competing in the Miss South Africa pageant in 2024 Her South African identity was questioned, and both she and her mother have faced scrutiny in the country Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Embattled Miss Universe Nigeria , Chidimma Adetshina, is facing another legal battle in South Africa after she was allegedly found living in Cape Town without legal immigration status and could face deportation. The model has been in the spotlight since competing in the Miss South Africa pageant in 2024, when questions were raised about her South African citizenship. Reactions as Chidimma Adetshina faces deportation over alleged illegal stay in Cape Town. Photo credit@chichi_vanessa Source: Instagram According to reports, Adetshina was arrested in Summer Greens but was later released on warning. She subsequently appeared before the Cape Town Regional Court on June 9 over her alleged unlawful stay in South Africa . Read also Brea…