Chidimma Adetshina, the South African-born Miss Universe runner-up, is laughing off news that the Miss SA pageant has been postponed and is under new management.
The news comes days after pageant CEO Stephanie Weil resigned from her post.
In the past year, the Cape Town model – whose father is Nigerian, and whose mother is Mozambican – has been the target of a Home Affairs investigation.
Last year, Chidimma stepped down from her position as Miss SA finalist. A few weeks later, she won the title of Miss Universe Nigeria and competed at the international pageant, where she was crowned runner-up.
CHIMMA LAUGHS OFF MISS SA NEWS
In a press statement posted on pageant fanpage @misssafandom, the Miss SA organisation announced that the finale would be postponed from August to a later date in 2025. This was one to “ensure the alignment with international and other global events.”
Since Stephanie Weil stepped down as CEO, the pageant has been taken under the wing of Africa Fashion International, which has vowed to “embark on this strategic journey together, leveraging our unique strengths to drive growth and innovation.”
In the comments section, pageant fans were mostly unsurprised by the news, given the delay in announcing the Top 30. Also commenting was Chidimma Adetshina, who posted a meme of a man suppressing a smile.
When one follower accused the pageant queen of being “petty,” she responded, “I’m just smiling. I’ve given you way too much access to me, and I’m sure that’s your biggest achievement this year. Go rest, bye!”
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION
Late last year, the Department of Home Affairs revealed it would be investigating the mother of Chidimma Adetshina, Anabela Rungo, who had unlawfully registered her as a South African at birth via fraudulent documents.
Earlier this year, Rungo was arrested and charged with violating the Immigration and Identification Act. She has since been released on bail.
Both Chidimma and her mother have had their SA ID and passports revoked.
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