South Africans demanded the removal of Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber after Chidimma Adeshina was spotted in Cape Town. Adeshina’s documents were previously revoked over citizenship fraud claims. Her reappearance has sparked outrage, reigniting debates over immigration policies and xenophobia in South Africa.
A fresh wave of controversy has erupted in South Africa after Chidimma Adeshina, the 2024 Miss Universe First Runner-Up, was reportedly spotted in Cape Town. Some South Africans have taken to social media to demand the removal of Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber, questioning how she managed to re-enter the country despite a previous ban.
A viral video circulating on X allegedly shows Adeshina at a café in Waterfront, Cape Town, sparking outrage among citizens who believe she should not be in the country. In October 2024, the Department of Home Affairs revoked Adeshina and her mother’s identification documents and travel papers, citing allegations of fraud and identity theft against her mother.
The controversy surrounding Adeshina began when she was forced to withdraw from the Miss South Africa competition after her citizenship was called into question. The backlash stemmed from her mixed heritage—her father is Nigerian, while her mother has Mozambican roots. Amidst growing xenophobic attacks, the department launched an investigation, leading to the cancellation of her documents.
Following her withdrawal from the South African pageant, Adeshina went on to win the Miss Nigeria title, gaining significant support in her father’s home country. Her recent sighting in Cape Town has reignited tensions, with critics calling for Minister Schreiber’s resignation over what they perceive as a failure in enforcing immigration policies.
