South African women have been caught on video hurling anti-immigrant slurs at former Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina, as she fights a deportation order in court. The beauty queen was arrested in Cape Town last month on allegations of being in the country illegally.
Court Appearance and Adjournment
On Monday, Adetshina appeared before the Cape Town Regional Court to challenge her planned deportation by South Africa's Department of Home Affairs. The case was adjourned until August 19, leaving her legal status in limbo.
Viral Video Shows Hostility
A video circulating on social media shows a group of South African women shouting anti-immigrant slurs at Adetshina. In the clip, they can be heard saying, 'Go home, Nigeria is your home. We won’t accept you in South Africa.' The women repeatedly tell her to leave the country and return to Nigeria.
Background of the Case
Adetshina, who previously represented Nigeria at the Miss Universe pageant, was taken into custody by South African authorities last month. The Department of Home Affairs alleges she has been residing in South Africa without proper documentation. Her legal team is seeking to halt the deportation, arguing that she has a right to remain in the country.
The incident has sparked widespread criticism on social media, with many condemning the xenophobic remarks directed at Adetshina. Human rights groups have called for South African authorities to protect her from harassment while her case is pending.
