Former Miss Universe Nigeria 2024, Chidimma Adetshina, has appeared before the Cape Town Regional Court to challenge the Department of Home Affairs’ effort to deport her from South Africa. Adetshina was arrested in June after Home Affairs alleged that she entered South Africa illegally, and was later brought before court as the legal battle continues over possible deportation. The court proceedings mark the latest development in the immigration dispute surrounding the former Miss South Africa finalist. She later accepted an invitation to participate in the Miss Universe Nigeria pageant, where she emerged winner and represented Nigeria at the Miss Universe 2024 competition. Adetshina finished as first runner-up at the global pageant and was crowned Miss Universe Africa and Oceania, becoming one of Nigeria’s most recognized beauty queens on the international stage.