Former Miss Universe Nigeria and Miss South Africa finalist Chidimma Adetshina is contesting deportation proceedings after being detained in Cape Town for residing illegally.

The case stems from allegations that her Mozambican mother fraudulently obtained South African citizenship in 2001 by stealing the identity of a South African woman.

Adetshina appeared in court to challenge the deportation order, with her legal team submitting an affidavit detailing steps taken to regularize her status.Public backlash has intensified following social media posts criticizing her legal battle, while supporters defended her on her Instagram stories.The controversy resurfaces years after her family's documentation issues first emerged during her Miss SA pageant campaign.Authorities allege her mother, Anabela Rungo, committed identity theft and fraud, leading to her arrest in 2025.Adetshina withdrew from the Miss SA contest and later won Miss Universe Nigeria.Critics argue the case highlights systemic issues with immigration laws and the lack of accountability for those exploiting the system.The court case returns on Monday, with legal experts noting the complexity of balancing individual rights with national sovereignty.