Controversy surrounds the Miss South Africa pageant as contestant Chidimma Adetshina faces backlash over her eligibility. Despite being a native of South Africa, her Nigerian-Mozambican heritage has sparked a debate on identity. Criticism arose after a video showed her in Nigerian attire. Calls for clarification from Sport Minister Gayton McKenzie and ANC leaders followed. A petition to remove her from the contest emerged, but EFF President Julius Malema defended her. The issue highlights South Africa’s struggles with migrant integration, with xenophobic attacks and economic disparities fueling tensions. The debate on Chidimma’s citizenship and right to compete continues as the pageant nears its conclusion.
Ugly side of migrant debate revealed in Beauty pageant in South Africa
