'I believe I have been targeted' - Adetshina fights on in deportation case
Former Miss SA contestant Chidimma Adetshina has spoken out against her deportation proceedings, claiming she is being unfairly targeted. She maintains her South African citizenship and has called for the rule of law to prevail over xenophobia.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing tensions regarding citizenship, immigration, and xenophobia in South Africa, drawing significant public and legal attention.
CAPE TOWN - Former Miss SA contestant Chidimma Adetshina said she believes that she has been treated unfairly.
"I believe that I have been treated unfairly and targeted. And there has been an attempt to make me an example," she said.
She insists that she was born in South Africa and that she applied through the proper legal channels to have her status and citizenship determined.
Adetshina was speaking outside the Cape Town Regional Court on Wednesday, where she made a brief appearance for her deportation case.
READ | UPDATE: Chidimma Adetshina case postponed to February 2027
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