Former Miss Universe Nigeria Chidinma Adetshina faced a hostile reception outside the Cape Town Regional Court on Monday as a group of South African women confronted her with anti-immigrant slurs, demanding she leave the country. The beauty queen appeared in court as part of ongoing legal proceedings to halt her deportation by the Department of Home Affairs.
Court Appearance and Adjournment
Adetshina was arrested in Cape Town last month on allegations of living in South Africa illegally. Her case was adjourned to August 19 after Monday's session. The legal battle aims to prevent her forced removal from the country.
Verbal Attack Outside Court
A video circulating on social media captured a group of South African women gathered near the court, directing hostile remarks at Adetshina. The women were heard saying: 'Oh, oh, go home. Nigeria is your home. Nigeria is your home. Identity, Steve, we won't accept those identities you stole in South Africa. I'm sorry, I'm sorry. Go home, Nigeria is your home. We wouldn't accept you in South Africa.' The clip has drawn significant attention online, sparking debate about xenophobia and immigration in South Africa.
Nigerians React Online
The video quickly spread across social media platforms, drawing strong responses from Nigerian users. @smallchopsqueen wrote: 'Come home darling. We love our own. Nigeria is the giant of Africa and that's on period.' @wayup___1 commented: 'They better leave the country before something bad happens to them. Like no be by force to stay there nah.' @officialpearltessy2 said: 'As she no believe in Nigeria nko !? But she won. Nigerian pageant omo.' @youngwealth200 wrote: 'Shey na until something bad happens to her ni, you can try UK ?? is our second home.' @aaa.amoah added: 'I can't understand...with this entitlement everywhere. Don't you have a place you call home? What did the Holy Book say about when you are not welcomed as a visitor?'
Background on Chidinma Adetshina
Previously, Legit.ng reported that Adetshina represented Nigeria at the Miss Universe competition, where she emerged as the first runner-up. During the competition, she wore dazzling outfits that made her a cynosure of eyes and one of the most talked-about contestants.
