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“In an apparent act of brazen disregard for the legal consequences of her conduct, it appears that Anabela Rungo has defied her ‘undesirable’ status through her Mozambican passport,” said the Department of Home Affairs spokesperson, Siya Qoza.
The 2024 100 Most Influential African Women as recognised by Avance Media, features South Africa's own Tyla and Miss Universe 1st runner up 2024 Chidimma Adetshina.
We take a look at Chidimma Adetshina's journey as she was the most trending woman in South Africa, the backlash she faced and how at the end, she still won and made her name for herself.
Miss Universe Kenya Irene Ng’endo Mukii resigns to focus on community service, while Chidimma Adetshina steps back from pageants after her runner-up success.
Adetshina shared that this is the end of the road for her as she wants focus on other areas of her life and do good things in Nigeria as well as establishing as herself
South African celebrities including popular radio personality and entrepreneur, Dj Sbu and former public protector, Professor Thulisile Madonsela took to social media to congratulate Adetshina on her victory
Controversial beauty queen Chidimma Adetshina has triumphs as Miss Universe first runner-up walking away with a substantial prize package.
Miss Universe first runner-up, Adetshina thanked her Nigerian supporters on Instagram for supporting her and giving her a second chance as she made history in the beauty pageant world for Nigeria.
Miss South Africa Mia le Roux sheds light on deaf fatigue and its effects on her experience during the Miss Universe pageant rehearsals.
Following a year of controversy in South Africa, Chidimma Adetshina, representing Nigeria, has been crowned Miss Universe runner up.
Discover the stunning national costumes showcased by beauty queens at the 73rd Miss Universe pageant in Mexico.
The Progressive Forces For South Africa have released a statement on Wednesday, October 30 to ask the Miss Universe organisation to prevent Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina from participating in the global beauty pageant.
While Miss Universe Nigeria 2024, Chidimma Adetshina is preparing for her Miss Universe journey, the Department of Home Affairs has revealed that it is about to revoke the identities and travel documents of Adetshina’s family as well as hers.
Briefing its portfolio committee in Parliament on Tuesday, the department revealed that its investigation has been completed and forwarded to the Hawks.
Our very own Miss Universe representative, Mia le Roux is also making her way to Mexico as she recently shared her stunning airport departure outfit which had a South African flag emblem and paired the dress with a red hat.
“Every vote is a vote for our strength, beauty, and resilience as a people. Together, we can show the world the power of our unity and the impact we can make. Let’s rise and claim this victory,” she said.
Model and reigning Miss Universe Nigeria 2024, Chidimma Adetshina is a proud Nigerian as she celebrates Nigeria’s Independence Day.
Home Affairs offices will be open for five hours, operating between 8am to 1pm.
Organised by Reginald Mathule Kanyane (Reggie_za), the estimated goal for the crowd funding is R100,000 and the donations are sitting on R4,382 as of now.
Adetshina’s win comes after a whirlwind of controversy around her citizenship.
Adetshina’s win has sparked a lot of controversy online and the hosts of the Jasiri segment shared their thoughts about Adetshina being Miss Universe Nigeria 2024.
Miss Universe Nigeria crowned their new queen on Saturday, using a tiara that looked similar to one from Temu.
“It is therefore alarming that the main subject of this ongoing investigation was seen in Nigeria this past weekend during a televised broadcast of Miss Universe Nigeria,” said Ngobeni.
Miss Universe Nigeria’s crown has got social media users talking, with many believing the dazzling crown is from online discounter Timu.
Chidimma Adetshina’s journey to being crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 has been unconventional through no real fault of her own, but it has been a remarkable one for the Soweto-born beauty queen.